Thread: Engine flush
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11/14/13, 11:19 AM   #3
Re: Engine flush
TQ29m
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I'd have to say I agree with Badcoupe, to a degree, I've used alcohol as a racing fuel for longer than I care to think about, I also have used a GOOD upper lube, in all those years, and if you use Klotz UPLON, the things you need to flush are minimal, the barrel valve is especially critical, I drain it, blow it and the lines to the nozzles out, and treat them to a generous amount of Marvel Mystery oil, I leave the main supply lines and the ones to the injection full of fuel, I've found that storing them wet does a better job, keeps the lines pliable, and when it comes time to get er goin in the spring, then I just flush everything with fresh fuel, with upper lube, and it's ready to go. KLOTZ is some good stuff, you will put a halt to a lot of problems if you'll use it, it doesn't take much, couple of ounces per gallon, it not only keeps your fuel fresh, but it also coats the runners in the injection, and heads with a fine thin coating of the lube, that in case you lose an air cleaner, that will catch most of the dirt the engine is injesting, as well as keeps the cylinders from being dry, as they are with just plain alky, and helps the rings seal without wearing them out so quick, lubes everything it touches. Bob
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