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#4119099 - 11/04/09 08:33 PM Seafoam!!!!!!!
Brian Muirhead Offline
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Registered: 03/29/08
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Loc: Waco, Texas
After reading about Seafoam here on the TFF I decided to run some through my 82 Mariner 150, I have never used it before and thought it couldn't hurt. Man what a differance, The motor fires up quicker (it was very cold natured before) runs better and my boat is alot faster. Good stuff. Just my 2c.
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#4119197 - 11/04/09 09:04 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Brian Muirhead]
texmexfishin Offline
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Registered: 12/18/08
Posts: 249
Loc: Temple, Tx
Been thinking about trying it out myself. Heard about it here just like you did. I've only used Stabil in mine.

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#4119275 - 11/04/09 09:35 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: texmexfishin]
Big Black Offline
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Can Seafoam be used in conjunction with Sta-Bil?
Or just use Seafoam with a new tank and run it through?

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#4119285 - 11/04/09 09:38 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Brian Muirhead]
jeepthing Offline
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Originally Posted By: Brian Muirhead
After reading about Seafoam here on the TFF I decided to run some through my 82 Mariner 150, I have never used it before and thought it couldn't hurt. Man what a differance, The motor fires up quicker (it was very cold natured before) runs better and my boat is alot faster. Good stuff. Just my 2c.


What proportions did you mix and how many tankfuls did it take to notice the difference?
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#4119308 - 11/04/09 09:42 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: jeepthing]
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Also, does it do anything to your fuel lines, or is it safe?
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#4119708 - 11/05/09 01:38 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Big Black]
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Originally Posted By: Big Black
Can Seafoam be used in conjunction with Sta-Bil?
Or just use Seafoam with a new tank and run it through?


Yes...use Marine stabil, though. The blue-green one.
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#4119823 - 11/05/09 06:07 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: OldFrog]
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if the engine is an older one run a full can of sea foam in 10-15 gals. (get non ethanol if you can), for a full decarb get a spray bottle and spray into the air intake as directed on the can then go run the gas mix out of it. will probably need to change the plugs on a full decarb but will be well worth it. I did the decarb on my 82 johnson 175 and went to the pennzoil full synthetic (buy at wallyworld for 28.00) and man what a difference, starts and runs about like new now.
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#4120096 - 11/05/09 08:20 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: hopalong123]
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I agree with running sea foam and stabil. For someone who has never used it I would suggest doing a full decarb, changing the plugs, and start adding sea foam and using synthetic oil.

You add one ounce of stabil per 10 gallons of gas. As others said, buy the blue looking stuff NOT the pink stuff. Run a full can of sea foam the first time with 10 or more gallons of gas. Now I only add 1/2 a can everytime I add 12 gallons of gas. It costs a little $ but your engine will love you for it.

I have a 77 Johnson 175 that used to run rough. Now it really does run like new. My dad bought the motor new and commented last time I took him out that it never ran that good for him.
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#4123160 - 11/05/09 09:06 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: PaulGrapevine]
Brian Muirhead Offline
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I had between 8 and 10 gallons of gas in the boat when I put it in. The can says that it will treat 8 to 25 gallons so I figured I was OK on the mix. Jeepthing it took about 20 minutes to tell a differance in the way that the boat ran.
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#4127031 - 11/07/09 12:08 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Brian Muirhead]
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Yes. Always use Sta-bil and Seafoam together. Especially if you use gas with ethanol in it. I use them in my boat, truck, lawn mower, chainsaw and hunting truck. After sitting for 3-4 months, it fires right up and runs like a champ. I love the stuff.


Edited by Capt'n Wings (11/07/09 12:08 AM)
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#4129243 - 11/08/09 06:40 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Capt'n Wings]
Dawson Hefner Offline
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I have even used the stuff in some coleman lanterns that would not burn right, assuming from either water or varnish but when I put the seafoam in there with the fuel they started working right again. That is some good stuff there, like others I use it in all my motors.
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#4129380 - 11/08/09 08:17 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Dawson Hefner]
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use it in chainsaws, weedeaters, truck, tractor, all my engines and will swear by this stuff.
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Originally Posted By: NoconaBrian
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#4132578 - 11/09/09 07:03 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: hopalong123]
Big Black Offline
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So, on a 50HP Merc, is it better to run the Seafoam completely out? Or, is it ok just to put it in and run the engine for about 10-20 minutes?

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#4133746 - 11/09/09 01:27 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Dawson Hefner]
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Originally Posted By: DawsonRH
I have even used the stuff in some coleman lanterns that would not burn right, assuming from either water or varnish but when I put the seafoam in there with the fuel they started working right again. That is some good stuff there, like others I use it in all my motors.


That's a good idea!
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#4134115 - 11/09/09 03:12 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: OldFrog]
NickH Offline
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I have an 06 yamaha vmax 150. What ratio should i use for this motor?

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#4134120 - 11/09/09 03:12 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: OldFrog]
NickH Offline
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I have an 06 yamaha vmax 150. What ratio should i use for this motor?

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#4135884 - 11/09/09 10:46 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: NickH]
Brian Muirhead Offline
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It has directions on the can. Just fallow the and you will be fine.
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#4165941 - 11/18/09 05:33 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: OldFrog]
Big Red 12 Offline
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Originally Posted By: Oldfrog
Originally Posted By: Big Black
Can Seafoam be used in conjunction with Sta-Bil?
Or just use Seafoam with a new tank and run it through?


Yes...use Marine stabil, though. The blue-green one.


Where can you find the Stabil blue-green one for ethonal gas?
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#4167093 - 11/18/09 11:59 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Big Red 12]
Net Man Offline
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Loc: dallas, TX
I went to autozone they didnt have the blue stuff just the red can,whats the diffreance and should I get the blue stuff!!! Thanks
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#4167386 - 11/19/09 07:47 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Net Man]
gary purdy Offline
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Had a customer come in with an electric fuel pump that quit working on a motorhome generator. He wanted me to see what would re-place the pump because the RV place quoted him 428.00 for a new pump, WOW. I said lets try this, pour some Sea Foam in it with a hose between the in and out side and let it set overnight. The next day I connected it to a battery to test, run fine, he put it back on and has been working fine for over a year. Now he buys the Sea Foam by the case.

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#4170491 - 11/19/09 10:43 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Big Red 12]
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Where can you find the Stabil blue-green one for ethonal gas? [/quote]

Walmart
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#4170930 - 11/20/09 07:40 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: texasbass1]
gary purdy Offline
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OK! I have a buddy who`s son is in his senior year at UT to become a petroleum engineer. (Quote) their is not a product made at this time that will prevent ehtynol mixed fuel degradation and that the blue is plan and simply a different color but 3 times the price. WOW Sounds like another rip-off. He said in their testing that some additives, actually hurt more than they help. The best news he had was the industry will soon have a much better ethynol that is extracted from saw grass. He said their test with it showed very little negative effects and actually showed positive results when mixed with gasoline. Best advice for ethynol, based on what I was told, was to use the additives designed for use by the outboard motor. manufactures.

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#4171623 - 11/20/09 10:39 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: gary purdy]
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Originally Posted By: gary purdy
OK! I have a buddy who`s son is in his senior year at UT to become a petroleum engineer. (Quote) their is not a product made at this time that will prevent ehtynol mixed fuel degradation and that the blue is plan and simply a different color but 3 times the price. WOW Sounds like another rip-off. He said in their testing that some additives, actually hurt more than they help. The best news he had was the industry will soon have a much better ethynol that is extracted from saw grass. He said their test with it showed very little negative effects and actually showed positive results when mixed with gasoline. Best advice for ethynol, based on what I was told, was to use the additives designed for use by the outboard motor. manufactures.


Yea... But he goes to UT.


Edited by Shotgunwilly (11/20/09 10:39 AM)
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#4174338 - 11/20/09 10:59 PM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Weston Brown]
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Loc: Texas
Red is better than nothing. I use Sta-bil and Seafoam in everything I have that runs on gsoline.
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#4174823 - 11/21/09 07:25 AM Re: Seafoam!!!!!!! [Re: Capt'n Wings]
opus Offline
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Loc: west tx no. of waco
Ive been usin sta-bil in all my gas motors for about 5 yrs it WORKS FOR ME my lawn mowers after settin all winter cranks by third pull --nuff said--my rule if gas goes in gas can it gets sta-bil It goes in everything but my cars and probly should go in them.if you figure the gals.treated the green is a lot better buy
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