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profdant139
Explorer II
May 14, 2014

Leave carb drain open on Honda gen in storage?

After I drain the carburetor after using my Honda 2000, should I leave the drain screw open till the next time I use it, or should I close the drain while the generator is in storage? (I run it every...
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harold1946
Explorer
May 14, 2014
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I wonder if "white gas" is the same as coleman fuel?


No; Coleman fuel is naphtha with benzene added.
White gas has no benzene or other additives
Both will destroy the valves if used in a modern engine due to the extrene heat generated, and have an octane rating of 50-55.

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