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Old 02-19-2021, 10:14 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by John V View Post
The problem with just running it out of fuel is there will be some left in the bowl, and the less fuel there is, the faster it turns to varnish. Really the bowls should be drained completely, though I've had good luck with just dumping Seafoam or StaBil in the tank and running until that stuff makes it to the carb.
I agree and it totally makes sense. I had no idea until I got into this carburetor for the first time in my life last week.
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