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<blockquote data-quote="OldWrench" data-source="post: 84981" data-attributes="member: 232"><p>Pro or con I believe there are good arguments on both sides. When I bought my 83 the tank was a mess. The previous owner had attempted to clean it with very little success, I don’t know what method he used. I pulled the tank, (not a fun job) took in to the shop and hot tanked it and finally got it clean. Now with the amount of crud that was in that tank if I had used any chemical to loosen it, I would have plugged up the fuel filter in short order. </p><p></p><p>Problem two was the starter clutch would not engage at times. I did run Sea Form through the engine, it turned the fresh oil into mud, after the second application I had nearly the same results. I changed to oil and filter for the third time and then ran the bike about six hundred miles and changed the oil and filter again. My oil now stays clean, and I have had no more problems with the starter clutch. In all fairness one of the issues with the starter clutch was a weak battery that was replaced. </p><p></p><p>I have rebuilt many engines during my career as a truck technician and I’m one that believes in an internally clean engine. Why because the gunk that is some engines can eventually dislodge and cause excessive wear in whatever area they finally lodge, main and rod bearing are one of the main areas. </p><p></p><p>Now I know there are plenty of opinions on both sides of this debate. Now if you are starting off with a clean engine and fuel system I would not use any additives. After I rebuild an engine, I never recommend additives to the owner, just keep the oil and filter changed as needed. </p><p></p><p>I guess it kind of goes along the old saying, if it not broke, don’t fix it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldWrench, post: 84981, member: 232"] Pro or con I believe there are good arguments on both sides. When I bought my 83 the tank was a mess. The previous owner had attempted to clean it with very little success, I don’t know what method he used. I pulled the tank, (not a fun job) took in to the shop and hot tanked it and finally got it clean. Now with the amount of crud that was in that tank if I had used any chemical to loosen it, I would have plugged up the fuel filter in short order. Problem two was the starter clutch would not engage at times. I did run Sea Form through the engine, it turned the fresh oil into mud, after the second application I had nearly the same results. I changed to oil and filter for the third time and then ran the bike about six hundred miles and changed the oil and filter again. My oil now stays clean, and I have had no more problems with the starter clutch. In all fairness one of the issues with the starter clutch was a weak battery that was replaced. I have rebuilt many engines during my career as a truck technician and I’m one that believes in an internally clean engine. Why because the gunk that is some engines can eventually dislodge and cause excessive wear in whatever area they finally lodge, main and rod bearing are one of the main areas. Now I know there are plenty of opinions on both sides of this debate. Now if you are starting off with a clean engine and fuel system I would not use any additives. After I rebuild an engine, I never recommend additives to the owner, just keep the oil and filter changed as needed. I guess it kind of goes along the old saying, if it not broke, don’t fix it. [/QUOTE]
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