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Old 11-28-07, 01:05 PM   #1
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Question winterizing 2 cycle outboard question

If the gas is treated with a fuel stabilizer (seafoam), is it necessary to disconnect the fuel line and run the carbs dry?
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Old 11-28-07, 04:21 PM   #2
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And some will tell you no. I used to empty the bowls on my OMC V6. Then somebody convinced me that it's better to leave treated gas in the carbs instead.

That's what I used to do.

Now I have an Opti and I will get the manufacturers recommendations and follow them exactly.
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Old 11-28-07, 05:34 PM   #3
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I always believed thart the gaskets dried out without fuel in the carbs so I never ran it dry
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Old 11-28-07, 06:36 PM   #4
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you don't HAVE too but it beats rebuilding the carbs every year.. even treated gas still has water in it. when it freezes it expands every thing around it will give. be it the float,the needle valve,or the hoses..

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Old 11-28-07, 06:49 PM   #5
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I hear ya zooker but what about the gaskets drying out issue??
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Old 11-28-07, 08:40 PM   #6
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as long as the sun is not beating on them it wont be much problem.. as most factory gasket jobs are sealed by rv sealant..

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Old 11-29-07, 06:45 AM   #7
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Personally I treat the fuel and not disconnect. If there's that much water in the fuel to cause a freeze you definatley have a major problem that needs to be tended to.
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