darkrider Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 just curious is all. I know its good stuff. just wondering if anybody adds a little to your fuel every thousand miles or so to help clean up some carbon and clean the carb/injectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebates Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I use Marvel Mystery Oil in both bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglace Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Every so often I use some. Not had any issues. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I have used it in the Scout, motorhome & the 76' Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meinekemike1 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I use it all the time in all 5 bikes and the 6.0 diesel Great stuff!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james77075 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 used it in everything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWER STROKE Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Pssst. I got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell ya. All of ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebates Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I know from experience that MM Oil and Seafoam work.... U can keep your Brookland bridge,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefin Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How much for the Bridge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWER STROKE Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I know from experience that MM Oil and Seafoam work.... How do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrider Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I know that seafoam is really really good at cleaning up carbon deposits. I've seen it first hand. I guess its a "results may vary" kinda thing? I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF DOC 99 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How do you know? I guess if you don't try it You can remain skeptical ~ or maybe you tried it on a problem deeper than it could remedy. That's OK. I tried it and it worked for me just fine. Realizations are always personal. Better than stabil at winter storage ~ use it in all the small summer engine stuff. When you put it in a sputtering engine & run the bike, you can feel it go to work & clean up the fuel system ~ you can feel it while your 'riding it clean'. I use it in the fuel only & can tell by the way the engine responds that it works just fine. I've used Rocket Fuel & it works good too You can feel the difference when it's in there ~ if you get a funky tank of gas on a trip, add a dose of Rocket Fuel & it treats that gas ~ makes it easier to get through the bad gas. Your kliickage may vary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injun46 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I put it in the Chief once in a while. It works great in my 60hp Evinrude 3 cyl 2 stroke. That gets a regular dose, keeps her running awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONMYI Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Yup, good stuff, use it in everything from mowers, weedeater, chainsaws all of the bikes, HD too N Tundra.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebates Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 How do you know? I knew I spelt Brooklyn wrong,...I knew it when I typed but was being hurried by my wife and posted. Thx for not bashing me. I had bad valves in my other bike. They didn't seat right from new and lead to sticking valves. A too rich mixture can also cause carbon build and lead to sticking valves. Sticking valves cause popping and backfiring out the intake and flames out the exhaust. In otherwords, the motor runs but runs like crap. U want to get off the choke/enrichener ASAP upon start up if U have this problem. After the warm up it will run better but never 100% . Running to the rev limiter helps to clear the carbon. Adding MM Oil or Seafoam helps to free up the sticking valves and can get u by. U will know it works for sure because the difference in the way the motor runs is like night and day. I say it gets U by because the only real fix for sticking valves is to tear it down and clean everything and to ream the valve guides clean. If my motors are acting up I will add MM Oil first. It's been around since 1923. http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/ John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWER STROKE Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mechanic in a can. I'm sorry but just to damn funny. Hey, whatever helps you sleep at night, go with it. Personally, what a waste of money. To quote the infamous, "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Years ago, I used to put Marvel Mystery Oil into the crankcase of my 351 Cleveland engine just before the oil change as recommended by the manufacturer. The engine blew a rod through the crankcase a few miles later in the way to work. I don't use that stuff or anything like it anymore. And I'm the type that keeps vehicles forever. I had my 1970 Ford Ranchero for 20 years and 265,000 miles. I had my 87 Suburban for 20 years and 315,000 miles and now 2001 Suburban has 145,000 miles and counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 just curious is all. I know its good stuff. just wondering if anybody adds a little to your fuel every thousand miles or so to help clean up some carbon and clean the carb/injectors To clean out the top end, just piss in the tanks after a hard night of drinking! Works for carbs and injectors too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF DOC 99 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mothballs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallRider Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I use it . . . especially in the cold, damp, dark winter here . . . that plus a pocketful of kryptonite gets me through the short days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrider Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Years ago, I used to put Marvel Mystery Oil into the crankcase of my 351 Cleveland engine just before the oil change as recommended by the manufacturer. The engine blew a rod through the crankcase a few miles later in the way to work. I don't use that stuff or anything like it anymore. And I'm the type that keeps vehicles forever. I had my 1970 Ford Ranchero for 20 years and 265,000 miles. I had my 87 Suburban for 20 years and 315,000 miles and now 2001 Suburban has 145,000 miles and counting. you certainly must take care of your vehicles to get that kind of milage out of those older american cars (assuming no major engine work) that is awesome! but I can't think how for the life of me that mm oil could have contributed to throwing a rod? this stuff at its worst would only be harmless. I agree with chiefdoc99, its a also a great fuel stabilizer, and can clean up a engine and make it run better,,,in some cases btw, a buddy of mine in high school had a 71 torino gt with the 351c and the big factory 2 barrell. body was rusted all to hell. fastback unibody with no weight on the rear wheels..... we had some serious fun laying down rubber for miles on the back farm roads Edited July 24, 2012 by darkrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satuit Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm sure there is seafoam int his bike, don't think it runs as smooth now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianTrue Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for helping me shoot pop all over my computer screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF DOC 99 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm sure there is seafoam int his bike, don't think it runs as smooth now. Probably insurance fraud right Blu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 you certainly must take care of your vehicles to get that kind of milage out of those older american cars (assuming no major engine work) that is awesome! but I can't think how for the life of me that mm oil could have contributed to throwing a rod? this stuff at its worst would only be harmless. I agree with chiefdoc99, its a also a great fuel stabilizer, and can clean up a engine and make it run better,,,in some cases btw, a buddy of mine in high school had a 71 torino gt with the 351c and the big factory 2 barrell. body was rusted all to hell. fastback unibody with no weight on the rear wheels..... we had some serious fun laying down rubber for miles on the back farm roads The 70 Ranchero had a 351 Cleveland 4bbl with a 4-speed and Hurst shifter - all factory options. After I blew up the engine, I was able to sell the heads and manifold to someone who really wanted the heads - big port models. I replaced that engine with a 351C 2bbl from a Torino (whole engine cost less than I sold the heads for) and it lasted a bunch more miles. The 87 Suburban never had any real problems in 315K miles - burned a valve twice and lost a couple of fuel pumps. The 2001 Sub that I have now has only had one problem so far - ABS Control module. Other than that, just the regular maintenance any vehicle needs. Just lucky I guess. Never thought of it that way though. I always had old vehicles but nice bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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