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Cody_1948 · 04-27-2015, 10:34 PM

Seen an add on tv for seafoam, Anyone use it in there flathead motors ? Pros, Cons ?
Thanks

VeryTangled · 04-27-2015, 11:08 PM

No opinion on if it works but be sure to use it outside. Not in enclosed spaces. Huge clouds out the exhaust from what I recall seeing someone else use it.

dwaynec · 04-28-2015, 04:46 AM

I have been using it for the gasoline in my '37. No problems with it at all, and it seems to help keep the gas from going bad.

Hank the 36 · 04-28-2015, 08:35 AM

I use it all the time with no issues. I drive my '36 all the time and run Seafoam every so often to keep the 97 from gumming up.

H36

MGG · 04-28-2015, 08:49 AM

I have used it successfully in two of my old tractors to help mitigate carburetor problems caused by ethanol gas and long periods of inactivity. I do not now use ethanol gas in any of my engines except for the car and pickup.

Vic Piano · 04-28-2015, 09:10 AM

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I've been using Sea Foam, in all my vehicles, for a good number of years. It does keep the fuel systems clean in both carburetor and fuel injected vehicles. As with other additives like MMO, you'll find both pros and cons offered up. My advice, (should you choose to take it), is to try Sea Foam for yourself, and evaluate the results you get.

JT FORD · 04-28-2015, 09:40 AM

Its good stuff!

Inherited40tudor · 04-28-2015, 10:53 AM

I'm sure it can't hurt. And use this website to find Ethanol free gas in your area:
http://pure-gas.org

tubman · 04-28-2015, 11:01 AM

We used to call it "Mechanic in a Can". Seriously, I fill my tanks and add a can of SeaFoam every fall when I put my cars away. I've never had a problem come spring (we do have easily attainable non-ethanol gas here). I usually add another can in the early summer. It's getting expensive lately. The last I bought was at Fleet Farm for about $9 a can on special; used to be a couple of bucks, IIRC.

flatford8 · 04-28-2015, 11:53 AM

I use in every gasoline engine I own that has sat or will sit for any length of time. It works for me......MARK

henry's 48 · 04-28-2015, 07:17 PM

I swear by it. I always use it when going on a tour. After about 40 miles
cars smooths out and operates with very light throttle . Just like driving
with a tail wind.

1938 Coupe · 04-29-2015, 10:38 AM

Used it both in oil and gas on a motor that hasn't been started in years! I also poured it directly into the carb while running the motor. Worked great but did make a lot of smoke.

04-27-2015, 10:34 PM	#1
Cody_1948 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MI Posts: 212	seafoam in flatheads ? Seen an add on tv for seafoam, Anyone use it in there flathead motors ? Pros, Cons ? Thanks

04-27-2015, 11:08 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? No opinion on if it works but be sure to use it outside. Not in enclosed spaces. Huge clouds out the exhaust from what I recall seeing someone else use it. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

04-28-2015, 04:46 AM	#3
dwaynec Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 169	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I have been using it for the gasoline in my '37. No problems with it at all, and it seems to help keep the gas from going bad. __________________ Dwayne

04-28-2015, 08:35 AM	#4
Hank the 36 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South of LA Posts: 90	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I use it all the time with no issues. I drive my '36 all the time and run Seafoam every so often to keep the 97 from gumming up. H36 __________________ Thank you, H36

04-28-2015, 08:49 AM	#5
MGG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 285	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I have used it successfully in two of my old tractors to help mitigate carburetor problems caused by ethanol gas and long periods of inactivity. I do not now use ethanol gas in any of my engines except for the car and pickup.

04-28-2015, 09:10 AM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been using Sea Foam, in all my vehicles, for a good number of years. It does keep the fuel systems clean in both carburetor and fuel injected vehicles. As with other additives like MMO, you'll find both pros and cons offered up. My advice, (should you choose to take it), is to try Sea Foam for yourself, and evaluate the results you get. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-28-2015, 09:40 AM	#7
JT FORD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W. Iowa Posts: 306	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? Its good stuff!

04-28-2015, 10:53 AM	#8
Inherited40tudor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 23	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I'm sure it can't hurt. And use this website to find Ethanol free gas in your area: http://pure-gas.org

04-28-2015, 11:01 AM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,450	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? We used to call it "Mechanic in a Can". Seriously, I fill my tanks and add a can of SeaFoam every fall when I put my cars away. I've never had a problem come spring (we do have easily attainable non-ethanol gas here). I usually add another can in the early summer. It's getting expensive lately. The last I bought was at Fleet Farm for about $9 a can on special; used to be a couple of bucks, IIRC.

04-28-2015, 11:53 AM	#10
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,668	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I use in every gasoline engine I own that has sat or will sit for any length of time. It works for me......MARK __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

04-28-2015, 07:17 PM	#11
henry's 48 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 12	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? I swear by it. I always use it when going on a tour. After about 40 miles cars smooths out and operates with very light throttle . Just like driving with a tail wind.

04-29-2015, 10:38 AM	#12
1938 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cloverdale California Posts: 148	Re: seafoam in flatheads ? Used it both in oil and gas on a motor that hasn't been started in years! I also poured it directly into the carb while running the motor. Worked great but did make a lot of smoke. __________________ "DON'T CRUSH IT....RESTORE IT"