[Kistle]

Thanks guys.

Milt, I think leaving gas in it is part of the root cause for why it is apart now. The gas in it, which wasn't that old, turned to varnish. It stunk so bad and ate the rubber fuel hose. I took the carb apart into a million pieced, cleaned out the tank and petcock, and replaced the fuel hose. I am afraid to load it up with gas again and let it sit for a number of months more.

The motor oil was the same idea I had. Seems it wouldn't be too bad to put some gas in it in the spring, and "rinse" the oil out as best I can. Whatever little residue is left might make it smoke a bit for a little while, but no other harm done.

Any other ideas? What about just spraying the heck out of it with WD-40? Would that work?

Thanks,

JA