Bret4207
ArboristSite Guru
Okay, so we've all seen the fuel oil mix that if left in the tank turns to maple syrup and gums up our carbs. OTH, I've seen lots of recent mix that didn't do that. For instance, customer brought in a little bargain store Poulan 4218 that was so gummed I think I'm going to ahve to get a new carb for it. Conversely (first time I've ever used that word!) yesterday I dragged out my Sachs 133 that I hadn't run in a couple years, poured a little gas in the carb and it started and ran fine with no sign of gumming. The Sachs mix was Wally World mix oil and gas from the corner store. The Poulan was Poulan oil and gas from the same corner store.
My question is- what is it that makes some mix turn to gum in few weeks and others seemingly stay good for years even? All this takes place in extreme northern NY where we've had 10% alcohol blended fuel for several years.
My question is- what is it that makes some mix turn to gum in few weeks and others seemingly stay good for years even? All this takes place in extreme northern NY where we've had 10% alcohol blended fuel for several years.