Dan, I figured the piece had to have been in the float bowl all along, there was no way it could have come through the needle and seat. Thanks! I also use stabil, in 2 v-max's and an old Harley. CT. winters are long, I try to start them at least once a month, or at least turn on ignition to pump new fuel into the float bowls. The Harley sat since Nov. I started it last week, 1st time. no problem. I have never had a problem with stabil, if it is used (mixed) correctly. I pre-mix fuel in a 5 gal. can. and start using it, before the bikes actually come down for the winter. AL H. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ ............................................. To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .............................................