I noted in an earlier post that a top engine treatment was recommended to clean off the tops of the pistons. Has anyone had any success with this and if so, what brand was used?
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What difficulties are you having with your engine that makes you believe that this is required?- Top
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Mike. Nothing to speak of. This was more of a preventitive measure. I run Avgas 100% and guess this would be a non-issue with carboning up.Jack Corso
1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021- Top
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I would think that Avgas would be the fuel most likely to cause deposits due the presence of TEL. The vast majority of cars run perfectly well on high octane E10 which is inherently cleaner than just about any other consumer grade fuel on the market.
At worst you might need a small addition of avgas to bump the octane up a few points over pump octane, but I can't imagine why 100% avgas would be required.- Top
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Jack,
You could also try a fast idle and pour some water into the carburetor. This will steam the top of the pistons and the combustion chamber.- Top
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A mist is a lot safer. Too much liquid and you could hydraulic lock the engine and possibly bend a connecting rod.Dick Whittington- Top
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Some call it "snake oil" but Seafoam has made a pretty good living selling their product. You suck about half a can thru a vacuum ie PCV and dump the rest in the tank, if I remember correctly. If you use it be prepared for a lot of smoke the neighbors may not see the humor however.- Top
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Good god!
Why do you waste your money on LL100?
Drop by my place in Ocean Township and after I kick your butt, I'll give the engine the old water down the carb treatment, set your timing and mixture and I won't even charge you nuttin.
How can you say there's no issues with your engine if you haven't checked it with pump gas?- Top
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Some call it "snake oil" but Seafoam has made a pretty good living selling their product. You suck about half a can thru a vacuum ie PCV and dump the rest in the tank, if I remember correctly. If you use it be prepared for a lot of smoke the neighbors may not see the humor however.- Top
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