Does ACETONE Mixed In Gas FIX A SURGING ENGINE?

Today I am testing a myth about acetone in gasoline. Does that stop hunting/surging? There is also some Seafoam information!

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Today I am testing a myth about acetone in gasoline. Does that stop hunting/surging? There is also some Seafoam information!

For more videos like this, check out:

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[CipsWoodChips]

I needed to topped off my lawnmower before cutting the lawn. I only had chainsaw mixed gasoline(32:1). I figured a few of ounces would not hurt. I was surprised that it got rid of the surging. I still do that.

[dlkline]

After two tries with acetone and then Sea Foam, I had a good laugh. Thanks for the humor Steve.

[bobthompson]

Thanks for saving us all the trouble of trying this out for ourselves. 😁👍

[corvettes]

That's right Steve, manual cleaning is the best procedure. 😊

[ExactlyLikeVermont]

Steve, that other video you referenced saved my snow blower. I finally took the time to tear down and rebuild the carburetor this early fall...used some hand / wire drill bits like you suggested...and put it back together. The thing runs like new. Never ran better. I'm excited to use it this winter...and the best part is by the time I pull it out and start it for the first snow fall, I will have forgotten that I fixed it...and it will be a great memory all over again!

[WGXradio]

I don't know about acetone, but SeaFoam fixed my surging problem with a honda mower. Maybe I just got lucky. I am going to watch your other video though.

[kbjerke]

Anyone who believes there's a "mechanic" in that can is a fool. Simple maintenance is all that is required!! Thanks for the video, Steve!!

[SunriseLAW]

A riding lawn mower and my leaf blower surged. In both cases, it was caused by near-microscopic leak in the fuel line near where it attached to the carb. The leaks were so small that fuel evaporated as it oozed from the tiny hole so there was no puddle. The holes were such that they allowed a little air into the line and cutting off 1/2 and reattaching solved the problem in both cases. Yeah, my pressure washer surging problem was a dirty carb jet.

[petejansen]

Steve I have done your pilot jet on a few of our Honda engines over the years works like a charm every time! I’ve done the sea foam thing a few times also, and I agree it does absolutely nothing ! I bought those little drill bits to clean out the jet like you suggested and bingo it works every time, and only takes a few minutes! Thanks Steve for all your help over the years, your awesome!

[alfamontydog]

I own two sports cars from the 1960's, both have Weber carbs on them, even they are always run on premium gas, every once in awhile I have to take the jets out and give them a cleaning.
Long time ago I bought a set of carb jet drills, the set has drills in it from the smallest, just a bit larger than a hair to the larger ones which are large enough for the main jets and air correctors.
Set comes with a holder, saved me a lot of frustration.

[LarsDcCase]

Good video. Those carburetors are simple to take apart, clean the jet or jets properly, and away you go. Also, I run strictly premium fuel in all my small engines. Since I started doing this, I virtually never have a problem with gummed up jets even after winter storage. Ofcourse, I add fuel stabilizer to the fuel in the tank for the winter. The beat thing, is to run the tank empty of fuel prior to storage and drain any fuel from the carb.

[stephenbutler]

i watched the old video a while back, and you saved me a lot of money. Also fixed my friends old briggs and Stratton, 22 years old, that wouldn't even start with the same advice, thanks Steve

[stevepereira]

I didnt think that would've worked either, you have a good detailed tutorial and video on the chonda carb cleaning 👍🏻🤛🏼

[farmerwayne]

Steve, the best way to get acetone is by doing squats and lunges! 😅

[antonweber]

I only add sea foam AFTER I clean the carb thoroughly. Part of my "maintenance regime". Has worked so far (4 years). Haven't needed to touch the carbs once!

[kennethpipkin]

While seafoam (and, possibly acetone? ) is great for preventing "varnish" (aka "bad/ old gas), I haven't experienced seafoam "fixing" a carburetor that has bad/old gas.
I did add seafoam to a generator BEFORE it sat for 3+ years.... fired right up AFTER sitting for 3+ years

[shmilyforrest]

Thanks, Steve! Just ordered a set and am thinking of all the other things I can use them on! Exactly the issue I have with my power washer. You are the Best!!!

[chrissonik]

Steve your videos have helped me learn so much, you and Buckin’ say the same things - don’t get all crazy with these new fangled fallacies and shortcuts, just do it the correct way and get it done!

[wwilliams]

I simply used Non Ethanol fuel....made my own from 87 oct. Runs like a champ ever since!