Incorrect assumption, though common. The varnishes and sediments come from the gasoline itself decomposing, not the stable ethanol fraction. Gas from '86 is well and truly gone bad by now: clean and re-gasket.
Kurt On Feb 2, 2012 9:24 AM, "Kevin Green" <[email protected]> wrote: > I've come up with another concern maybe you guys can give input on. When > I pulled the carb a lot of old gas came out of both float bowls, but the > bike was parked since '86, so while the gas was old, it wouldn't have had > any ethanol in it. I'm under the impression that might mean it won't have > the same kind of gumming and varnish issues that I would have if it had sat > for only 10 years. Do you think I should try to start it before I dig into > rebuilding the carbs? or am I destined to have to do it no matter what and > should I just start with that before I bother trying to start it? Am I > going to need a rebuild kit for all the gaskets, diaphrams, etc? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
