winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

Tafflad

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One of the steps I need to do is run 2-stoke oil mix fuel for 15 min.
Anybody has done that .... just interested where you pulled off fule line and connected temporary tank. (Line)
 

tpenfield

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Me . . .

Assuming you have a fuel injected engine? I disconnect the fuel line where it attaches to the fuel filter and replaced it with the line from the auxiliary tank.

Another way I have done things is to empty the main fuel tank and then put back a few gallons of the 2-cycle mix (fogging cocktail) and just run the engines straight from the tank.
 

Tafflad

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Don't know of an easy way to empty the main tank .. I'll take a look at connecting at Fuel filter.
Engine is 2020 fuel injected
 

Tafflad

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Yes it's stated clearly in owners manual 15 min on 2-stroke mix at 1500 rpm
 

BRICH1260

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Another way to achieve the same is to add two cycle oil into the fuel filter when replacing it for the year end.
 

Tafflad

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That would be a bit uncontrolled though, as regards mix ?
 

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That would be a bit uncontrolled though, as regards mix ?
It probably would result in a richer than 50:1 mix, but I`ve done it this way for years and it seems to achieve the same results with a lot less hassle. I always change my filter each year, it`s just an easy way to achieve the same result.
 

Tafflad

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It's just been having a full pdi (yep after first seasons use) been with dealer 3 weeks .... so wont be touching filter at this time.
 
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