Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

Very interesting. I may try this.

However, depending on where you live, I would be careful using tap water since it contains various minerals which could deposit in your engine.

I would use distilled water and would make sure that the engine and exhaust got good and hot afterwards to ensure that all of the water had been expelled.    

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave
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Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:51:38 -0800

I have used plain tap water on engines for years. I usually get about a quart in an easy to hold cup or container. I take the air filter off (Carburetor) Start the engine, and work the throttle by hand. This important, as the car will try to die. You need a sensitive touch. Start pouring the water in a matchstick sized stream down the carb, revving the engine with you other hand. Don't let it die. If it gets to "choked" stop pouring water for a second. After I use the whole cup, a carboned-up engine will usually run a lot better. A couple of things to watch out for: It will create a LOT of steam/smoke, and if there are big chunks of carbon, a big piece may come loose and jam the valves.

Dave Wilker

 

In our own lives, is it as plainly shown,
By every slant and twist, which way the wind has blown?

 

Adele Crapsey

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From: Greg and Russell

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Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 7:40 PM

Subject: Re: IML: Mystery Oil Question

John and others interested in MMO,

 

I believe the ratio of MMO to fuel is 4 to 6 oz. per 10 gallons.  It's on the back of the container. According to what I've read about it, MMO goes through the carburetor as a droplet, broken up like the fuel. When it enters the combustion chamber and the gasoline ignites, it is vaporized and soaks into the carbon buildup on combustion chamber walls, valve guides, around the valve stem, and on the spark plug. As the MMO continues to soak into the carbon, it eventually is loosened. And out it all goes through the exhaust system!  I have used it in my cars for at least 10 years.  They run like they're new!

Greg McDonnell

'65 Crown convertible and 'other makes/models' 

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From: Johnemory@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 12:27 PM

Subject: IML: Mystery Oil Question

Hi All:

 

A question for those of you who use Marvel Mystery Oil as either a gas or oil additive:

 

How much do you add to either the crankcase or the gas tank? I assume a quart to the crankcase, but I'm not clear about how much to add to the gas tank. Any thoughts?

 

John

'56 Southampton 4 door

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Fred Joslin