my first build is broke down

jimmybking · #1 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 07:14 PM

about one month ago I tried to start my mb up, but it wouldnt start, I didnt really mess with it cause I was in the middle of my last build. a week or so goes by and I tried it again (this day was much warmer) it started right up. the next time I tried it was cold and it didnt start. So today is cold and I tried to start it and to wouldnt, then i brought it inside for about .5 hour and when i took it back out to start it wouldnt but it tried and for about 20 feet it almost did start, actually it did but it smelled real funny. then it died and i dont know what to do.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 07:33 PM

You may want to try some fresh fuel mix.

Also, a little more tickler and a little more choke are needed when it's colder.

jimmybking · #3 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 07:52 PM

i asked in the chat box to see how long gas lasts and someone told me about three years, I tried the tickler a bunch and more choke.

misteright1_99 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 08:12 PM

I dont believe gas would EVER last 3 years. I use stabil in all my fuels and that claims to keep it "fresh" for 1 year......

jimmybking · #5 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 09:40 PM

I think ill try new gas tomarrow

tyrslider · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 02:07 AM

Try 3 months (90 days) w/o stabilizer. Maybe 30 or so days premixed!

jasonh · #7 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 03:33 PM

Yeah, get some new gas.

I have a gallon and a half of premix that's been sitting for the last month and a half. Don't think that's gonna fly, so I gotta figure out what to do with it. Don't want to put it in my car as it's a high performance racing machine.

Ok, maybe not racing machine, but it is high performance (turbo charged) and requires premium fuel.

Is there any way to bring premix back to life? I have to add extra oil anyway...how about a stabilizer? Probably not I'd guess.

bumleg · #8 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 04:13 PM

a month and a half is ok ...imho.
but if you are worried about octane put a little boost in .

**2door** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonh

Yeah, get some new gas.

I have a gallon and a half of premix that's been sitting for the last month and a half. Don't think that's gonna fly, so I gotta figure out what to do with it. Don't want to put it in my car as it's a high performance racing machine.

Ok, maybe not racing machine, but it is high performance (turbo charged) and requires premium fuel.

Is there any way to bring premix back to life? I have to add extra oil anyway...how about a stabilizer? Probably not I'd guess.

Do you have a bar-b-cue grill?

jasonh · #10 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 05:56 PM

No, but what are you suggesting? Sounds like it could be fun