Seafoam

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Francis
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Seafoam

Post by Francis »

This is a pretty simple question, but where can I buy some seafoam for my motor? We do not have any really good boat shops here so I have to send out for things. Also I was thinking of disconnecting the fule line that goes into the carb so that I can squirt some in and let it set for a day or two. Will that do the job of cleaning it out?
Thanks
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RobertKing
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Post by RobertKing »

Im in Florida and I can get it at most auto suply stores, same in Minnesota and Mississippi. You might have to ask them to carry it.
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Timm Miller
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B-12

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You can aslo use something from Walmart called Berrymans B-12....I used two cans per 12 gal. tanks and it cleared up a clogged carb that I had. Runs about 3.xx per can vs. 5.xx for Seafoam. I like Seafoam for fogging my engine and laying it up for the Winter but the B-12 cleared my dirty carb problem. Run your motor hard for about an hour.
Larry W
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Post by Larry W »

I get Seafoam at the local AutoZone. Use it as a stabilizer more than a cleaner but ever since using it religiously, haven't had a problem with the carbs on any of my motors (boat, lawnmower, generator, etc.). The directions say you can pour it directly into the fuel lines, but I've never tried that.
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tangentair
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Post by tangentair »

try googling "seafoam fuel additive bobs cycle shop" they have it for less than 7 per can
Francis
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Post by Francis »

Thanks everyone for the info.
I will look at these places and try to located it.
Thanks again
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