Seafoam

[russ]

Does anyone use seafoam? I have never tried it just wondering if it works or is it just another adative. Thanks for your input. Russ…..

[outbdnut2]

Depends what you are using it for and which Seafoam product. Seafoam fogger in a spray can is commonly sprayed into carbs with the motor idling to coat internal parts for winter storage, and that works.
On my inboard/outboard ski boat which has a V6 Chevy block built up for marine use by Mercury, I dump about 1/2 can of regular Seafoam slowly down the carb at a fast idle then shut it off for winter storage to coat/protect valves and upper cylinder. An old friend who restored and ran cabin cruisers on the Mississippi told me that was standard procedure for everyone at his marina, and I respect his opinion so I believe that is a good use for Seafoam.
When dumped in the gas to cure motor problems, it may occasionally help dislodge some dirt, but my 2 cents on that use is that it probably will not be a quick fix if your carb has problems and/or needs a good cleanout. Get a spray can of carb cleaner and disassemble and clean it properly.
On the other hand, if Seafoam does not cure a problem, I don’t think it will do any harm, other than maybe cause the spark plugs to foul a bit faster, and you are only out the price of a can of it for trying.
My brother-in-law puts seafoam in the gas for his newer 4-stroke Yamaha for winter storage and says someone told him it stabilizes the gas – I don’t know if that works or not, but he has not had gas storage issues. I add nothing to ethanol-free gas for storage, just fill the tank to eliminate most of the air and I never have gas storage issues.
Dave

[crosbyman]

worked wonders on my honda snowlower carb

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[Bob Wight]

Used the Seafoam spray for a decarbon service on my old 1998 Evinrude – cleaned it up real good although the neighbors thought I was fogging for mosquitoes with all the smoke it put out. Have also found the Seafoam Deep Creep to be a pretty good penetrating oil.

Bob

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[BROOK E. NEWCOMB]

I have used Seafoam products regularly for years in everything I own
with no issues.

Respectfully,

[kerry]

Been using it for over 15 years. Add it to my main 5 gallon gas tank I use to feed my lawn equipment and haven’t had to rebuild a carb in years. I bought a 2 stroke Lawnboy snowblower a couple years ago CHEAP that the P.O. couldn’t get started. The carb was non adjustable, and gummed up. I used fresh gas with a triple dose of Seafoam. I would start it with a shot of gas mix and full choke. After a while, it would run on its own at half choke. Every week I would let it run a bit until it eventually ran without choke. I used it twice this year with no issues. I may have got really lucky this time, but I am a believer. I buy it at Menards by the gallon now.

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[crosbyman]

read here or somewhere Seafoam = 33% fuel oil, 33% naphta 33% alchool one part for lubrification, one part for dissolving crud one and… one part to take care of water in the gas

you could mix your own cheaply

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[Mumbles]

Homebrew Recipe.

http://hildstrom.com/projects/seafoam/

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