[jbrewer]

I've heard it said that "95% of small engine failure to run problems are fuel problems". In my humble experience that's right (the next 4% can be fixed with a quick clean of the points, and everything else fits in the remaining 1%).


My new philosophy when I'm not going to be using an engine (other than my diesel) is to turn the fuel valve off, then run the bowl dry. At "end of season" I'll drain the tank too.


Anyone see any downside to this strategy? I am sure I'd end up spending less time doing this, than in replacing/rebuilding/cleaning fuel systems corrupted by old gasoline sitting for months.


Even with the economic policy of the current regime, gas is cheaper than carburetors.