Using Chevron Techron in an FE motor.
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Using Chevron Techron in an FE motor.
After little more than 40 years of service and 146k miles my FE, I am sure it needs a fresh cleaning and a rebuild inside and out, which I am working on right now, collecting parts and info. Meanwhile I was wondering if anyone has ever used a Techron fuel clean system. There is a lot of talk about this product and reviews are almost all positive. I won't feel safe using it in my good ol' faithful FE unless I posted a thread here. Anyone used t before and would like to share their story.
Nick.
Nick.
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Engine is dry and there are no oil leaks, nor does it consume oil. But crud most likely is inside the chambers and intake/exhaust affecting compression and smooth flow.
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I may be wrong but I think Techron is designed to keep modern EFI engine fuel systems clean from deposits caused by todays modern ( crap ) fuels. I doubt it will do anything for your old carbon deposits from years past. Ever try removing carbon deposits from the top of pistons or combustion chambers? You almost need a chisel and hammer . Most of these fuel additives are snake oil with good marketing to make more $$$$.
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Older tech had older tech fixes. Carbon buildup, the old timers would make a nice highway run and get everything good and hot, and then at a high idle drizzle water slowly through the carb. Ever notice engine runs better in the rain? Even Chuck Berry mentioned this.
The idea was that the water/steam would vaporize some of the carbon on the pistons and valves. I guess. I've tried it, never noticed anything to tell the truth. I used a spray bottle, didn't want to risk hydrolock. The best thing to do probably is make sure engine and carb is tuned correctly, so carbon isn't building up in the first place.
The idea was that the water/steam would vaporize some of the carbon on the pistons and valves. I guess. I've tried it, never noticed anything to tell the truth. I used a spray bottle, didn't want to risk hydrolock. The best thing to do probably is make sure engine and carb is tuned correctly, so carbon isn't building up in the first place.
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