Did I goof?

[Deltona_Dave]

I have used Techron Fuel cleaner in most of my OPE. Just read that it is not recommended for 2 stroke air cooled engines. Well, I ran some through my blower and weedeater. It did clean out the jets and they run better (I forgot to run them dry last season).

Since they only hold about 6 oz of gas/oil, I don't think it will kill them. Or maybe not?

I think I will use Redline or Amsoil from now on.

Y'all think I killed the bearings/lower end? They have been running okay, but did puff out some white smoke.
Dave

 

[FL_Rob]

na,they'll be fine,justgo back to the recomended dose of 2cycle oil for the upcoming season with fresh gas proper ratio etc.

 

[Panzerman]

Two strokes are alot harder to kill than they get credit for. They are fine, I have ran some real concoctions through my stuff and they havent blown up. I found Sea Foam to be the best for cleaning them out and its safe for two strokes. It is also a excellent fuel preservative.

 

[boraticus]

1+ with Panzerman.

If it's still spinning and not screeching, it's alright.

 

[Deltona_Dave]

Originally Posted By: boraticus
1+ with Panzerman.

If it's still spinning and not screeching, it's alright.


Yeah, they still run, no pieces flying out, no screeching so far. They are getting fresh gas this weekend, with maybe a little more than 40:1 mix I will go 32:1 for a tankful.

thanks!
Dave

 

[pcfxer]

Couldn't be more correct. There are many on youtube posting canola oil usage

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[Cujet]

No problem at all. We do it all the time.

 

[Deltona_Dave]

Thanks folks. I just looked at the label on the Techron, and that is what I saw. No worries according to everyone. I have made worse mistakes before.

Dave