Pressure Washer does not start ?

8gv · 08-15-2022, 06:47 PM

While we are enjoying this fuel fueled discussion, let me make some carb cleaning suggestions.

I use PineSol.

Soaking my motorcycle carb parts in PinSol overnight left them very clean.

Wear gloves though!

If you need to ream out some tiny passages buy a set of electric guitar strings.

They can fit anywhere.

dpg · 08-24-2022, 11:12 AM

Agree with comment about not running an engine dry for storage I haven't done this for years and years. For years now been running out gas and re-filling with the "storage fuel" you can buy in any hardware store, HD, etc. Start your engine back up run it 5 minutes and go ahead and store your machines for the season. Not much help for an engine already not starting though.

codeman671 · 08-24-2022, 11:21 AM

I always run my small engines dry for long term storage, and they always fire right back up when I refill and restart.

For smaller items like backpack blowers and trimmers (the ones I haven't already swapped out for electric) I only use canned fuel. Its a bit more, but I save by not dealing with mechanical issues or loss of hair from me pulling it out.

upthesaukee · 08-24-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I always run my small engines dry for long term storage, and they always fire right back up when I refill and restart.

For smaller items like backpack blowers and trimmers (the ones I haven't already swapped out for electric) I only use canned fuel. Its a bit more, but I save by not dealing with mechanical issues or loss of hair from me pulling it out.

I use the canned gas in my backpack blower, chain saw, and gas trimmer. Snowblower and lawnmower get gas from the gas station, treated with Sta-bil. I do use Seafoam at the start of each season. No problems on starting up at the start of the respective seasons.

Dave

DickR · 08-24-2022, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I use the canned gas in my backpack blower, chain saw, and gas trimmer. Snowblower and lawnmower get gas from the gas station, treated with Sta-bil. I do use Seafoam at the start of each season. No problems on starting up at the start of the respective seasons.

Dave

Is there any significant difference between "canned gas" (from a hardware store) and ethanol-free gas (from a gas station offering it)? The latter, while maybe a buck a gallon more than gas laced with ethanol (to please the corn lobby), it still is cheaper than canned gas.

ITD · 08-24-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DickR

Is there any significant difference between "canned gas" (from a hardware store) and ethanol-free gas (from a gas station offering it)? The latter, while maybe a buck a gallon more than gas laced with ethanol (to please the corn lobby), it still is cheaper than canned gas.

I doubt it. That canned gas is expensive.

John Mercier · 08-24-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DickR

Is there any significant difference between "canned gas" (from a hardware store) and ethanol-free gas (from a gas station offering it)? The latter, while maybe a buck a gallon more than gas laced with ethanol (to please the corn lobby), it still is cheaper than canned gas.

Canned gas is engineered to reduce aromatics.

upthesaukee · 08-24-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DickR

Is there any significant difference between "canned gas" (from a hardware store) and ethanol-free gas (from a gas station offering it)? The latter, while maybe a buck a gallon more than gas laced with ethanol (to please the corn lobby), it still is cheaper than canned gas.

The canned gas I'm talking about and using is 40:1 and 50:1 gas pre-mix.

I guess I could drive up to Ossipee or wherever, but I can get the pre-mix here in Alton or at Lowes if I happen to be there.

Dave

John Mercier · 08-24-2022, 07:54 PM

That is what he was talking about.
You can get TruFuel in a premix or a 4-cycle version.

The manufacturer refines the raw gas further to remove the aromatics that are the major culprit behind tank/line/gasket deterioration.

jbolty · 08-24-2022, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

While we are enjoying this fuel fueled discussion, let me make some carb cleaning suggestions.

I use PineSol.

Soaking my motorcycle carb parts in PinSol overnight left them very clean.

Wear gloves though!

If you need to ream out some tiny passages buy a set of electric guitar strings.

They can fit anywhere.

welding tip cleaners

https://www.amazon.com/Herain-Carbur...dp/B09B3T85BM/

08-15-2022, 06:47 PM	#1
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,110 Thanks: 64 Thanked 748 Times in 482 Posts	While we are enjoying this fuel fueled discussion, let me make some carb cleaning suggestions. I use PineSol. Soaking my motorcycle carb parts in PinSol overnight left them very clean. Wear gloves though! If you need to ream out some tiny passages buy a set of electric guitar strings. They can fit anywhere.

08-24-2022, 11:12 AM	#2
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Agree with comment about not running an engine dry for storage I haven't done this for years and years. For years now been running out gas and re-filling with the "storage fuel" you can buy in any hardware store, HD, etc. Start your engine back up run it 5 minutes and go ahead and store your machines for the season. Not much help for an engine already not starting though.

08-24-2022, 11:21 AM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,504 Thanks: 221 Thanked 816 Times in 489 Posts	I always run my small engines dry for long term storage, and they always fire right back up when I refill and restart. For smaller items like backpack blowers and trimmers (the ones I haven't already swapped out for electric) I only use canned fuel. Its a bit more, but I save by not dealing with mechanical issues or loss of hair from me pulling it out.

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08-24-2022, 07:54 PM	#9
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,441 Thanks: 3 Thanked 605 Times in 499 Posts	That is what he was talking about. You can get TruFuel in a premix or a 4-cycle version. The manufacturer refines the raw gas further to remove the aromatics that are the major culprit behind tank/line/gasket deterioration.