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To: loungitude

For long term storage (over two months), absolutely DRY, the engine run until it cannot restart or even fire as there is no fuel in the entire system. Then ensure the engine valves are closed (on the compression stroke) and SEAL the gas cap so no air can deposit its moisture.

Short term: absolutely FULL, with stabilizer, so no condensation can occur.

20 yrs as a small engine mechanic taught me these things. You haven’t lived until you smell a chainsaw with 3 year old fuel mix in it OY!


73 posted on 11/03/2012 5:12:01 PM PDT by Don W (You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.)
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To: Don W

Thanks, Don.
That’s exactly the advice I was looking for. And it makes perfect sense.


75 posted on 11/04/2012 8:23:24 AM PST by loungitude (The truth hurts.)
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