how to store for 2 - 3 months

rotor4444

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I've been using BRP fuel conditioner as a gas preservative (1 oz./2 gal.) for a 2005 175HP.. Last trip out was a disaster, carb flooded, etc. Motor is in the shop getting the carbs rebuilt now. Boat sits in the Florida sun all day so it's probably a given the carb bowls are evaporating dry in a few days. I was also putting a cuff on and restarting it once a month which maybey just made things worse.

1. How bad an idea would it be to convert it to pre-mix and run it totally out of gas for these 2 - 3 month long intervals? Seems like if the gas is evaporating out anyway in a few days at least maybe it would eliminate some of the residue buildup

2. Would Stabil be a better preservative than the BRP fuel conditioner?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: how to store for 2 - 3 months

i prefer seafoam. it keeps clean carbs clean. also draining the carbs can help. but do not run them dry, use the bowl drain plug.
 
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