1994 4.3LX Long-Term Storage

[Willyclay]

Need to store this boat longer than one year! It has been "winterized" in the past by a professional who, in addition to draining the manifolds and block, "fogged" the engine through the carburetor(4brl) until it stalled. My question is how do you get all the gas out of the carburetor and fog the top-end at the same time? NOTE: It has an electric fuel pump.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1994 4.3LX Long-Term Storage

Mix up some Gas at,... Oh, say 36:1 or Stronger,+ Running it thru the motor will do the Same Thing.......

I've used a small tank, just plumbed in at the Fuel Filter to accomplish this task......

1/2gal. would be Way More than enough......Run it till Dry.........

 

[Don S]

Re: 1994 4.3LX Long-Term Storage

I wouldn't worry about empting the carb, put fuel stabilizer in the tank and in that 36:1 mix Bondo mentioned. The gas will be fine for a couple of years. Then fog it till it dies and you should be fine.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1994 4.3LX Long-Term Storage

Thanks to Don S and Bond-o for the prompt responses.
I really appreciate the help!