[Farmall] Sta-Bil

[cvill]

We all have an opinion, Tim, and I do not disagree or think that anyone 
else is wrong.  Having said that, here is what I usually do.

Buy good fuel and keep it clean and water free until you put it in the 
tank ( I have seen guys leave a gas can out of doors with no cap on 
it).  Add a spot of your favorite oil to todays very dry gasoline if you 
prefer.  For me that is currently two cycle oil.  I would just as soon 
drop a $5.00 bill into the tank as to add Sta-Bil.  The next rule is to 
start the motor at least once per month and if possible, drive the 
machine around the yard, lot, or as Dean Vison does, the block.  Take it 
out and enjoy it.  It keeps the oil in the gear cases moved around so 
the seals do not dry out and it keeps the tires flexed.  If you can not 
drive around every time, at least run the engine ten to fifteen minutes 
to insure that the carburetor is flushed of the fuel that has been 
standing in it. On my generators which I only test start about every six 
months, I will remove the gas to be used elsewhere and replace it with 
fresh every two years.  I have a wire tie tag on each where the test 
starts and fuel changes are recorded.

All of the above keeps them starting and running for me.  Just my 2 cents.

Charlie V. in WNY





Tim Savelle wrote:
> Just replaced the gas tank on my '49 H.  A friend recommended Sta-Bil fuel
> stabilizer.  Is this a good thing to add to the gasoline?  Problems?
>  Concerns?  This friend has antique tractors, but I thought I would get a
> 2nd (and 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc) opinion from you guys who obviously know so
> much about vintage tractors.  Thanks, Tim
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