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Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage
Put a fuel cell in my stocker this season and was wondering what is protocol for winter storage. Should I drain it completely or ??? Plastic cell with foam inside. Thanks for any tips. - Joe
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11-14-2011, 11:35 PM
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Re: Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage
Not to hijack this thread but the replies prompted me to ask the question since a fuel cell is the winter project on my car.
Is removing the foam just part of the winter draining process, or should the foam not be used on a drag car? Thanks Chad |
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Re: Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage
Pulled the foam out after replacing pump,going thru carb and regulator and flushing lines etc.Not worth the hassle or $$$ it cost me.
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Re: Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage
Put the Marvel Mystery Oil In......let the engine run for a while.........forget it.
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11-18-2011, 02:59 PM
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Re: Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage
There appears to be very strong opinions on both ways........foam in and foam out. C'mon guys........Which is it?
We've left the foam in w/o any problems Definitely run Marvel Mystery throught the entire fuel system........cell to carb. I'm sure everyone has witnessed residue from racing fuels especially VP ! |
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As to foam deteriorating , there are several reasons that it might . One , the foam in race fuel cells is not exactly the same foam as you find at the local Home Depot . Foam not designated for fuel won't work , at least not for very long . Another reason for foam deteriorating is mixing of fuels . Gasoline requires one type of foam . Alcohol fuels , including E fuels will require a different foam . Some manufacturers may have a foam that they feel is compatible with all types of fuel . Ask their opinion . And sunlight harms the foam , so don't take it out of the cell and leave it on the work bench over the winter . |
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