Mineral Spirits for carb level?

[kzz1king]

I am going to check my fuel levels. When I put my 2 minute mod in I used something other than das but cannot remember what. Got the idea here though. Anyone know? Thanks
Wayne

[MAN OF BLUES]

might ask Bubba Steve, but he and I use gas,,,,
you need something with the correct specific gravity, close to gasolene

I suggested once to use IsoHeet or Heet drygas additive, because it is safer, and also won't require cleaning the carbs afterwards.
I don't like mineral spirits, to me it's a contaminant.
jmho

[kzz1king]

Thanks, not sure what it was and I thought I heard it from Steve but I have a memory only a mother could trust.  Gas has a specific gravity of .739 and alcohol has .802.  What I don't know is if that is close enough. Just hate to mess with gas in the shop during the winter with the furnace and all.
Wayne

[Bmcush]

SISF IIRC does use something other gas to set float levels, just cant recal what it is

[The Other Brian]

SISF IIRC does use something other gas to set float levels, just cant recal what it is

I would agree. I seem to recall him posting that he used mineral spirits.  I did a search but did not comeup with anything.  It was probably before the Crash of 2011.  Perhaps he will see this and set us straight.

[MAN OF BLUES]

I'll send him a note...he should be along shortly....

[Steve in Sunny Fla]

I use de-scented mineral spirits with tcw3 oil in it for color. No issues on contamination, because I check levels on a dedicated test stand, then blow the carbs out with compressed air before the ship or get installed. HTH, Steve

[Boomer343]

Mammas and Pappas did a song about that called "This is Dedicated to the  Carbs I Love"

[kzz1king]

Thank you gentlemen, now to find some tcw3.
Wayne

[snarf]

Mammas and Pappas did a song about that called "This is Dedicated to the  Carbs I Love"

Walmart is were I get mine.

[Mettler1]

 
   +1 on Walmart  Super Tech TCW-3 Gal. When I bought mine 18 mos. ago it was around $12

[kzz1king]

Thanks guys, Walmart it is. Some of you add a teaspoon of the stuff every fillup?

[Mettler1]

   
  If I run 200+ miles before a fillup I add about 2 ounces. 100+ 1 ounce. I found some cheap cough syrup bottle that fit in the right fairing pocket for trips. Bottle goes in a ziplock bag in case of a leak. That could be messy!! If you miss a fillup or two, no problem. My bike parked at home always has a full tank of gas.

[MAN OF BLUES]

   
  If I run 200+ miles before a fillup I add about 2 ounces. 100+ 1 ounce. ...If you miss a fillup or two, no problem. My bike parked at home always has a full tank of gas.

I can see doing this for storage, long term, but if you ride regularly, and cycle fuel thru constantly, it's kinda silly no? Occasional use, maybe, but every fillup?
I mean adding 2 oz of oil to 6 gallons of fuel, is basically running a 2 cycle premix in a 4 cycle engine...
Just saying, and I am sure anyone following you on the road appreciates the aroma.

[T Cro ®]

I can see doing this for storage, long term, but if you ride regularly, and cycle fuel thru constantly, it's kinda silly no? Occasional use, maybe, but every fillup?
I mean adding 2 oz of oil to 6 gallons of fuel, is basically running a 2 cycle premix in a 4 cycle engine...
Just saying, and I am sure anyone following you on the road appreciates the aroma.

But But BUT that's what Steve does right? 

[Mettler1]

But But BUT that's what Steve does right? 

    Damn straight, Mister!!

[Mettler1]

Just saying, and I am sure anyone following you on the road appreciates the aroma.

     I'm sure they do! I use a great deodorant.

[Mettler1]

I can see doing this for storage, long term, but if you ride regularly, and cycle fuel thru constantly, it's kinda silly no? Occasional use, maybe, but every fillup?
I mean adding 2 oz of oil to 6 gallons of fuel, is basically running a 2 cycle premix in a 4 cycle engine...
Just saying, and I am sure anyone following you on the road appreciates the aroma.

 
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[Steve in Sunny Fla]

If I'm on a trip, tank over tank, I'm not running tcw3. But my bike is a "recreational vehicle" so it sits alot, and when it's sitting it has TCW3 in it. One time last year I expected to be riding, and didn't spike the tank; then the bike set in the hot shop during the summer and suffered severe dehydration (evaporation). end result, pilot circuits clogged, and I had to pull the carbs tho clear the pilot circuits. i've always kept TCW3 in the voyager, same carbs, and it has never had an issue. Steve

[throb]

My question;  I run ethanol free gas in everything possible, having a choice of three local stations that sell it.  The only exception is when I may be out of the area and need fuel.  Is there any benefit to adding tcw3 to this fuel?