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Re: Starting the generator
Reply #25 –
Joe, I don't know about the ethanol issue but I see only positives for adding a fuel shut off.  Care to add some details?  Part number, photos?  :)
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Starting the generator
Reply #26 –
In my book, I hate ethanol It's ok on something that uses a lot of fuel any kind of a small engine it'll plug the carb so fast it'll make your head spin. In your case, I'd bet you have plugged piolet jets and Seafoam should clean it up if you could run enough through the carb. I'm with you on the fuel cutoff and thought the same for ours. We have the old school Emerald II and I'd like to keep it running.

Jon
1994 MB
Re: Starting the generator
Reply #27 –
"Is fuel shut off a bad idea to you?"

Not at all; I think it's a fine idea, for a variety of reasons.

But I'm inclined to believe the folks at Sea Foam when they say that ethanol isn't one of them. Since their whole business revolves around preventing gum buildup, I assume that they've done pretty extensive testing, in order to know what causes it and what doesn't.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Starting the generator
Reply #28 –
Quote from: Andy Baird  - 
"Is fuel shut off a bad idea to you?"

Not at all; I think it's a fine idea, for a variety of reasons.

But I'm inclined to believe the folks at Sea Foam when they say that ethanol isn't one of them. Since their whole business revolves around preventing gum buildup, I assume that they've done pretty extensive testing, in order to know what causes it and what doesn't.
I observed it degrading rubber fuel lines which clogs things up. Also observed the fuel changing to what smells like varnish. I have old VW plus lawn equipment. No ethanol in any but the new vehicles, the 99 LD can handle it.
Steve and Jill, Steve posting
1999 26.5 Mid-Bath
Re: Starting the generator
Reply #29 –
Quote from: brewersarcade  - 
And to clarify, I exercise my generator per schedule. The fuel shut off is extra piece of mind because with fuel being at least 10% ethanol it can degrade fairly quickly and bog things down from the research I found. It certainly gives me a little peace of mind knowing theres no residual fuel sitting in the carb bowl. The modification of adding the fuel shut off costs about $10 in parts off Amazon and about 20 mins of my time to do.

Hi Joe,

Echoing Greg, do you have a link to the fuel shut off you used please, and maybe an installed pic?

I’ll be running it once a month while active, but winter storage in Wyoming will be unattended, so I’ll install a fuel shutoff and be sure to add some Sea Foam when I leave it for months.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Starting the generator
Reply #30 –
Quote from: Dave Katleman  - 
Hi Joe,

Echoing Greg, do you have a link to the fuel shut off you used please, and maybe an installed pic?

I’ll be running it once a month while active, but winter storage in Wyoming will be unattended, so I’ll install a fuel shutoff and be sure to add some Sea Foam when I leave it for months.

You’ll need to buy a 10ft section of 1/4” fuel line and this is the fuel shut off I bought. As you can see, it’s getting some surface rust on it so I may swap it out for a plastic one or one that is stainless steel if available.
You will need to remember to turn your shut off to the on position (in line) before you prime your RV! Easy to forget!
Joe B.
2008 26ft  grey/white Rear Bath
Family of 5 hitting the open road as much as we can.