Post by ironsled on Feb 15, 2011 7:35:46 GMT -5
Yup im gonna ask it. What are peoples experiences with ethanol additives and carbs/vintage sleds??? Does anyone run additives that help combat its effects?
My only experience was on an older jet ski I had diaphragm issues. But more damaging was carb cleaner! I had used carb cleaner while rebuilding the carb and installing a new/old diaphragm. The alcohol i assume in the cleaner caused the diapragm to immediately stretch out and stop working. UNFORTUNATELY WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF LAKE QUINSIGAMOND!!! Nothing more helpless than sitting on a dead jetski..lol can you say bouy..
My only experience was on an older jet ski I had diaphragm issues. But more damaging was carb cleaner! I had used carb cleaner while rebuilding the carb and installing a new/old diaphragm. The alcohol i assume in the cleaner caused the diapragm to immediately stretch out and stop working. UNFORTUNATELY WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF LAKE QUINSIGAMOND!!! Nothing more helpless than sitting on a dead jetski..lol can you say bouy..