Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

[NBE]

Any problems using seafoam or similiar product, in a tank that has a gas stabilizer, such as stabil, already in the tank?<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Nothing that I can think of as far as actual problems. Just remember that you are deluting your fuel with everything you put in it. If you want to perform a decarb, then I would recommend using another auxilary tank to do it.

 

[NBE]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Well, I have stabil in the tanks already and that prompted the question. I have no problem using a separate tank for decarb. I usually use a can through the system once during the year just to keep the fuel system clean. Besides the annual decarb that is.<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

The main ingredient in Stabil is Naptha (95%).<br />The ingredients of Seafoam are naptha, iso alcohol, and oil.<br />No problem mixxing the two.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

So I can decarb with Stabil if I add some TC-W3 oil to it?????

 

[Chief101]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Absolutely

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Interesting <br />I was once told that many of the old-timers decarbed using water in days gone by, with no problems to boot

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Originally posted by Elmer Fudge:<br /> Interesting <br />I was once told that many of the old-timers decarbed using water in days gone by, with no problems to boot

This is absolutly true on a four stroke, (It only takes the carbon off the top of the pistons and valves), but dont even think about it on a 2 cycle. The last place you want water is on you rod and main bearings!

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

LD, To my knowledge they decarbed their two stroke outboard motors using water, i have never seen it done but my understanding is that there is some technique involved.<br />Perhaps JB or some of the older members may care to comment on this method of decarbing, However it is definitely not something which i am ever going to attempt to do.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Roscoe, are you saying that basically Stabil and Seafoam are the same thing? Where did you get the 95% Naphtha figure from?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Ingredients from MSDS/Label, gov website.<br /><br /> http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=7006001 <br /><br />Bottom of page.<br /><br />Something else to look at:<br /><br />If you click the napth/mineral oil link at the bottom of that page, it takes you to a listing of other products that contain naptha, and the percentage it plays in its make up.<br /><br /> http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=chem&id=171 <br /><br />Gumout engine flush is 80-90% naptha.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

DAMN...ya know, I forgot about those MSDS sheets...I remember when they first started out with us getting them at work. Just more paper to me, but now I realize something...........<br />NO MORE SECRETS! Thanks for the links, and I'm out to buy a gallon of Naphta, or how ever its spelled!

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Does anyone have a clue of some of what these "Trade Secret" stuff might just be? I know Stabil has a weird smell. I need to get some naphtha and a little oil, a pint of gas, and another just plain gas...see whats happens in a couple months, year.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Channel no.5!!!

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Nah...I would think a little "Brut" maybe..

 

[roscoe]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Can't be much of a chemical, or it would have to be listed on the MSDS.

 

[Chief101]

Re: Stabil and Seafoam at the same time

Originally posted by roscoe:<br /> Can't be much of a chemical, or it would have to be listed on the MSDS.

What does that mean? You been taking English lessons from gattored?