When I was using lots of mix in my business, I used Stabil 360 Marine in regular gasoline. It’s made to neutralize ethanol in boats that sit and I can say in the 5 years I used it daily, not a single plugged carb (even on tools that were used infrequently). A large bottle treats 280 gallons so that $20 saves aprox $280 in fuel (around here, ethanol free is $1 more than regular)
I used to use stabil marine. I've since switched to pri-g and pri-d. I personally don't have issues with the ethanol laced gas. It's also a chore to get non ethanol, there's nothing thats close or convenient. I will not run any leaded fuel so that excludes av-gas. Even if it wasn't leaded the extra in price would exclude it. I just don't have carb issues. Most the issues I see are from friends, family or neighbors that don't take any care of their equipment.When I was using lots of mix in my business, I used Stabil 360 Marine in regular gasoline. It’s made to neutralize ethanol in boats that sit and I can say in the 5 years I used it daily, not a single plugged carb (even on tools that were used infrequently). A large bottle treats 280 gallons so that $20 saves aprox $280 in fuel (around here, ethanol free is $1 more than regular)
I still use it in the fuel for the mower and ATV. I spend a few bucks more for 90 octane ethanol free for 2 cycle mix but I now only use maybe 3 gallons per summer instead of per week.
I ran my trimmer today with its Chinese carb. It had not been running since August or so. Started right up and runs perfectly. I ran the MS250 as well, not a hiccup.
not to derail the Chinese carb conversation, but what mods did you do to your 359 carb? I have the same carb on mine, seems fine, bur would like to know what you had to do to yours, Thanks, DavidI have bought a few. My FS55R trimmer which has untold hours on it has one now and it runs better than ever. The factory one had a weird issue I couldn’t seem to fix after 2 kits. The BG55 blower still has the factory carb, bought both these tools at same time
The first carb I bought for the trimmer was junk and went back. Different brand is perfect. Carb, line, air filter and fuel filter for $15
My MS250 had the hot start issue that plagues those saws. Chinese carb was recommended to me as a fix and it absolutely fixed it. Perfect in every way.
My Husqvarna 359 wore one a while til I could mod the factory 199 carb. It didn’t run perfect and the screws seemed to lack effect. Factory one is modded and back on it now.
It’s a roll of the dice. Some are crap, some are a fantastic bargain.
Here in Ontario that’s is not an option pretty soon all fuel will be e15.
Takes me about 5 min to change fuel lines and carb in most saws/trimmers some are a bit more difficult though.
I agree. I use to think a new carb priced the same as a rebuild kit was the way to go. But after years of hit and miss (honestly mostly hit) I’ve decided a rebuild kit is better. Rebuilt 3 snowmobile carbs this summer. All turned out great. Bought a Chinese carb for my snowblower and it runs better but it’s not quite there if you know what I mean. I did save the oem and will rebuild next summer.
I’ve never had a rebuilt carb work right.
My chinkasaw G372 just flat quit running one day took the carb apart and couldn’t see anything wrong. No fuel would pass to the interior or the carb stemming from casting flash floating around in a place I couldn’t remove it from. Replaced it with another carb from Farmertec and it runs better than ever. I’d say from all my and others experiences that they’re probably worth it for $15.
