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Fuel Issue

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Holty, May 12, 2022.

  1. Jun 26, 2022
    Holty

    Holty New Member

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    The mystery solved. After dropping the fuel tank and finding everything was good,
    I took the carburetor off and opened it up and I found the problem. The bottom of the carb was filled with "jello" like sediment.
    Took it apart and cleaned it all out. Put some non ethanol fuel in the tank. Replaced fuel filter. Flushed the fuel line. Runs
    like it should.
    Ok, my fault. I never had to do anything when I parked it for the winter. NOW I will.
    I always use non ethanol in my small engines. At $ 6.29 a gallon, its not bad for a mower or weed wacker.
    But that hurts putting 15 gallons in the old tank. I will look into fuel treatment for the future.
    Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
    Goin cruzing
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2022
    PeteL

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    SeaFoam in every fill-up.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2022
    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    X2, on the seafoam, If I may add, use the recommended dosage per gallon. It does work well at that rate. I did notice an over dose if used in a small 2 cycle engine or mower would make them a bit hard to start when cold or even no start if you got too much by just dumping in some.
    I still use non ethanol gas with the seafoam, just incase it still has some ethanol in it. I don't really trust the gas suppliers.
     
  4. Jun 26, 2022
    PeteL

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