SeaFoam and Sentry Engine Cleaners

[YuccaFlatsRanch]

One old and one new engine cleaner and fuel stabilizer. I just got my 1973 Evinude 4 HP in and I think I will be sure to clean it out with Seafoam and then keep Sentry in the gas. I think it may be a good idea to run it in all of my small engines and maybe in my car gas and deisel too.

Comments???

[marvella]

i bought a can of seafoam on ed norman's recommendation. push mower would not start despite new plug and trip to repair shop. (ran for about 10 minutes then wouldn't restart) i put about 1/2 can in gas tank and pulled and pulled until it caught. it wouldn't keep running. then put about an ounce in the carb and pulled a bit again and it started right up and ran smooth.

the can says it can be used in any engine that uses gasoline, including diesel. it can be added to the oil and has numerous applications.

for 10 bucks it was definitely worth it.

[YuccaFlatsRanch]

Here is a link to Sentry Products. All of the saltwater fishing shows are pushing it as the solution to alcohol in the fuel and for water in the fuel which is all too common with outboard motors.

http://www.sentrytreatments.com/

[Hooligan]

I'm the last guy to fall for the next snake oil to hit the market but I'm a believer in seafoam. Especially in the boat. Keeps the carbon buildup down and protects the fuel system from phase seperation of the ethanol laced gas.

I always add seafoam to the boat gas and I add it to the 5 gallon cans that feed the small engines.

[TEXKAT]

We use Seafoam in our vehicles and in the boat. Works great. The ol' 1983 Ford truck is still running good.

[YuccaFlatsRanch]

Where do you get the SeaFoam??

[Wis Bang]

Originally Posted by YuccaFlatsRanch

Where do you get the SeaFoam??

Auto section of wal-marts, advanced auto, etc.

[big rockpile]

I used SeaFoam in my Boat after $300 in repairs I throwed what was left in the can just as far as I could down in the brush. Went with Stabil Marien Formula.

big rockpile

[Sammy]

I tried Sea Foam in my Ranger, no improvement at all.

[HermitJohn]

Originally Posted by Sammy

I tried Sea Foam in my Ranger, no improvement at all.

Note they dont sell it for any specific purpose and make no promises on the label that it is good for anything.

However I have heard used straight out of can its good to soak a crudded up EGR valve, will take carbon off it. EGR valves otherwise are hard to clean effectively. Usually have to replace them. But thats hearsay, I've no personal experience cleaning egr valves with it.

As to adding pint of it to crankcase or to 20 gallons of fuel in gas tank, then I wouldnt hold my breath waiting for magic to happen. Might not be wise to put it in crankcase at all since its not a lubricant. If you gotta put something in crankcase to help clean a filthy engine, maybe quart ATF then change oil after 100 miles and go back to all engine oil. ATF does have lot detergents in it but is also an excellent lubricant.

As to using it for carb cleaner, just buy carb cleaner which is lot cheaper.

[foxtrapper]

Two very different products.

Sea Foam engine cleaner is just that. Helps clean carbon deposits. Usefull on an engine with those carbon deposits. If an engine is already clean, it doesn't do anything. A well tuned engine will gain little to nothing from this product. A badly neglected engine may gain quit a bit.

Gas stabilizers are for storage. Quite helpfull with small two stoke engines that have diaphram type carburetors. Those flappers stick easily and stabilizers help prevent that. Not a magic pill. Better still, run the engine out of fuel and store with the fuel system dry.

[Hooligan]

Seafoam is also a fuel stabilizer.



http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html

[Bandit]

When I run across a car or truck that is running really lousy , I just pour in a little Lucas Fuel Treatment ( upper cylinder lubricant and injector cleaner ) .
I formerly used Techron by Chevron , but the Lucas works much faster and a whole lot better .
Bob

[Wis Bang]

[QUOTE=HermitJohn;3931959]However I have heard used straight out of can its good to soak a crudded up EGR valve, will take carbon off it. EGR valves otherwise are hard to clean effectively. Usually have to replace them. But thats hearsay, I've no personal experience cleaning egr valves with it.[QUOTE]

For years Seafoam was the 'secret agent' at GM dealers. They add it to the brake booster vacuum hose to clean sticky EGR valves. It worked on my 4.3L v6 but eventually you have to pull the valve and clean the carbon from it. Either by soaking it in Seafoam -or- by digging it out w/ a screwdriver...

It will de-carbon the valves and pistons. Actually you can try to do the same thing by slowly pouring a glass of water down the carb at a fast idle...

I remember dad pouring 'Purr' down the carb on his '63 chevy 409, looked like an ATF concoction. It did the same thing, cleared the carbon out...

[clovis]

Wisbang turned me onto Seafoam for my old 95 S-10 with a 4.3.

The truck was running super rough and drinking gas like mad. My luck usually runs that this is a $300 repair.

Wisbang suggested Seafoam to clean the EGR...and the old truck runs super these days.

My local mom and pop dealer charged $8 for Seafoam...the same price as corporate Autozone.

I am a believer in the miracle in a can!