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Old 02-26-2013, 05:38 AM
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Has anyone tried this or similar product? Does it do any good?
I am running an AED HO Modified carb on Roush 427R. It's a great combo
that runs very strong. However, I have to pull the carb and have it rebuilt every 2 years or so to clean the gunk out. Back butterfies start sticking, idle becomes rich, random surging and burping at cruising speed. Has anyone found anything which will counteract the havoc ethanol fuel reeks on carbs?
Yes, I have been using it regularly for the last three or so years with apparent success. For several years, my Holley would clog up around the second fill-up after pulling her out of her five month sleep over the winter. I've posted about clogged air bleeds and ethanol on here numerous times and, after the first time at least, you could almost feel it coming -- and it comes quick, and with debilitating results. About three years ago I started using the Lucas additive and I haven't clogged once. Now that could just be a coincidence; I don't know. I did have a nice little fuel leak, from a dripping fitting, last year and what was dramatic was the puddle of "goo" that it left. It was just like the syrup that you put on your waffles. Here's a pic. This is what is gooing up your carb.:


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Old 02-26-2013, 06:33 AM
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Yes, I have been using it regularly for the last three or so years with apparent success.
Patrick - you are specifically using "Safeguard"? Thanks.
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Old 02-26-2013, 06:50 AM
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Patrick - you are specifically using "Safeguard"? Thanks.
Yes. This stuff right here.

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I'm using Safeguard as well but have also used Star-Tron in my motorcycles with great results. They both work.

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