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[civic]

Jeff,

I thought your idea was great and I bought Sea Foam. I let it do its thing and today no backfire. Makes a lot of sense about carbon build up. This mower is about 10 years old and been through 2 floods. I don't mind throwing money at this mower, best mower I have ever bought but I have had lots of maintenance work. I do it all myself some is trial and error others is from other members here like you that give tips. Will report back on this issue. Thank you!

 

[jp1961]

Hello,

You're welcome. Every once in a while, the two brain cells I have left, hold hands and fire an electronic signal in my brain,,,lol.

Regards

Jeff

 

[civic]

So far so good, no backfires since cleaning intake with SeaFoam and adding to fuel, must have been carbon deposits.

 

[jp1961]

Hello,

FWIW, G.M. sells a "Top Engine Cleaner", that does a pretty good job of removing carbon deposits.

It was sold in a quart can, back when cars had carburetors, to pour down the throat of the carb, and now as a spray to use in the intake of fuel injected engines.

Available at G.M. dealerships only.

I'd change the oil, maybe a few times, to clean out any gunk the seafoam dissolved.

Regards

Jeff