Guest Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 guys the Ranger has sit for the better part of 1.5 years and not been on the lake......my question is about the 1/2 tank (24-30 gal) of gas thats in the tank...it was treated with seafoam when it was last filled with gas.......momma is trying to get the Ranger cleaned and ready to fish the Tx on Chrokee on the 20th,,,, what would you recommend do......drain the tank and gas filter as well as all fuel lines and get fresh gas....or do you think th gas is safe to use in the motor after sitting for so long......even with the Seafoam being mixed with the gas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hung up Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Better safe then out of a boat put the gas in the trash use new gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would not use it in my boat snooter..........I realize it's alot of gas to just throw out. I would put it in gas cans if it smells and looks ok and use it in lawn mowers and chain saws and the such. I don't know if you know the trick about using primer bulb to empty the tank but when I have to empty mine I unhook the line going to the motor and get a few 5 gallon cans and use the primer ball to begin the gas flowing from the tank. If you need to you may need to add a little fuel hose to the bulb end to reach the cans on the ground.............. :thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFox Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Was it 100% gas or the blend? I've used gas that old with no problems when it was 100%. they claim the ethanol draws water so if it's got the ethanol in it I would be a little hesitant about using it. the cylinders could already have rust on them sitting that long. Marvel Mistery Oil would be a great thing to add to your gas to help lube the cylinder with it sitting that long. I use it in everything from my truck to my weed eaters and pressure washer. Check it out on line if you don't know what it is. It's amazing stuff. I use it as a gas treatment and an oil treatment where I replace 20% of the oil with the MMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Kenny has a good point about possible rust in cylinders. Once you make a decision on the gas you may want to start the motor on water muffs and let her run about 30 minutes and get the cylinders all lubed up again. I do that every Spring after my Bug Boat sets up all winter and I use 100% gas when I can get it and still use marine blue Sta-Bil regardless. I just don't trust these markets that say they have 100% gas all that much.......JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 its 100%.... thats all we buy for our car and all the stuff that needs gas.....i will buy the,,,,Marvel Mistery Oi...i guess Advance would carry it....i amd going to take a few gallon out of the tank and also empty thr fuel water seperator and inspect it. also.....maybe i can get her running tomorrow .....i primed the bulb and turned her over and she fired up, i wasnt intended to crank it but see if she would fire.....she fired alright bit i cut the kill switch almost as fast as she cranked............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFox Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Yeah they have it at AA. It's pretty awesome stuff. I've used it for about 10 or 12 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 thanks guys...i will giver it a try.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJK Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thats awesome that you guys are blowing the dust off the ole Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 it is going to snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Nitro Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'll ditto the Marvel Mystery Oil... like Fox said... it's gooooooood stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtCarmelBugMan Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Sea Foam also makes an oil to fog the cylinders for storage. If mine is going to sit for a while I take the spark plugs out and spray some in each cylinder then before it goes back in service fog each one again. It just gives it a little bit a lubrication before the oil gets in there to slick things up. As for the gas if it is 100% and has sea foam in it I would leave it in there. I would however buy a can of 104 octane boost and pour in it. It makes old gas burn alot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 snoot , i would do some maintenance on wheel bearings and take good look at tires on trailer for dryrot also if it sat that long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Sounds like it should be okay to run, but the octane boost would help allot since gas looses it as it sets. You can also top off the tank with high test.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 thanks guys.....i will take the chance and add Octane Boost...Mystery Oil and top off wit High Test and take it from there,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMac Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thats some good tips , especially about the primmer bulb tip,never thought about that one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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