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Old 05-12-2017, 07:41 PM   #17
Fred K-OR
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Default Re: Ruff Idle problem

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Originally Posted by RawhideKid View Post
4oz/10gal gas.

4oz/4qt oil

It will not hurt to introduce some in each cylinder. I wouldn't drown them, but maybe a tablespoon worth in each would be sufficient. Be sure to turn the motor over a few revolutions to let it move around inside before putting the fire to it and burning it all out.

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Thanks RawhideKid. This helps a lot. I have not used this stuff before and it may do the job. With all the things I have already done and have not fixed the problem, it would seem logical that maybe a valve or something like that is sticking. So maybe this stuff along with a long run, may fix the problem.

The way the engine sounds at an idle makes it seem like every now and then, a piston just does not fire. Not a regular thing but seems like it just does it every now and then. Rig runs OK when you take it down the road and let it run.
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