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Old 09-20-08, 04:31 AM
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Likewise Jesse - did the same thing this week: full can in 1/8th tank per Kentetsu - some smoke, bit hard to start first thing in the morning; sounded like it was running on one rotor for the first 30sec-60sec - fine after, tho I can't say I noticed any power increase, etc. Still seems like a good idea - plan to do it once a driving season (about 3K miles)
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Old 09-20-08, 10:25 AM
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Going to go try this for the first time today.
Old 09-20-08, 12:07 PM
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You will more than likely notice an increase in MPG.
Old 09-20-08, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
I just don't see why you should even bother with the smoke show. Just dump the **** in the gas tank and you won't have to worry about it. But hey, my teenage son doesn't listen to me either.....


+1! i put in a can on my last fill up through the gas tank...no smoke going this route. It cleans what it needs to clean and your 12A is happy
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I'm going to try the seafoam in my 12A with 165,000 miles on it. It's been my DD for many years. Should I be worried about my fuel filter? Saw one thread that said to put an extra filter right before carb.

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Old 10-10-08, 06:28 AM
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It should pass thru the filter with no problems because it dilutes into gasoline.
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Thanks, I'll be blowing smoke shortly!
Old 10-10-08, 06:18 PM
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mainly for carb cars?
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Drove it like a banshee for an hour, about 45 miles. Throttle response is definitely better. Now I need to reset my idle, seems too rich and slightly hunty.
Is it normal to get unhappy towards 7,000 rpm and backfire there?
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