[DVDitman]

Has anyone been adding StarTron to the petrol? If so, have you done any plug chops with the StarTron in the tank? Have you noticed anything different with the plug? Does it look extraordinarily clean? I'm running a #130 main jet, and a #32.5 pilot jet with a K&N air filter and a classic exhaust system. It is running like a top, but the plugs are coming out with just a trace of tan on the insulator, and the electrode tip a dark grey.
Lemme know.

[fredgold52]

It is running like a top, but the plugs are coming out with just a trace of tan on the insulator, and the electrode tip a dark grey.
Lemme know.

So what's the problem again?

Sounds to me like you have a very good thing going.

[DVDitman]

Being somewhat obsessive compulsive, I just want to make sure I'm not running too lean, and potentially burning a hole in my piston. All signs, except for the lack of a chocolate brown plug electrode, suggest I have nothing to worry about. Just the same, I'm running the StarTron (which, my mechanic advises me, is much better than StaBil) out and will do another plug chop after a few fill-ups of 93 octane petrol.

[Leonard]

Just curious, why are you running 93 octane?  Do you have a higher compression piston?

will do another plug chop after a few fill-ups of 93 octane petrol.

[mtrude]

What is Startron , and why are you using it? I would think using an additive would confuse the plug reading issue?   Would different amounts of additive, depending on the amount of fuel in the tank, show a "false"  or temporary plug condition? Maybe not if its used in a consistent fashion, just thinking out loud.   Im too frugal to use 93 octane, anyway at stock 6;1 compression it should run on the cheap stuff. Have fun, mtrude

[t120rbullet]

Being somewhat obsessive compulsive, I just want to make sure I'm not running too lean, and potentially burning a hole in my piston. All signs, except for the lack of a chocolate brown plug electrode, suggest I have nothing to worry about. Just the same, I'm running the StarTron (which, my mechanic advises me, is much better than StaBil) out and will do another plug chop after a few fill-ups of 93 octane petrol.

Don't worry, with a 130 main and a 32.5 pilot running lean shouldn't be on your list of worries.
StaBil is great for long term storage of gas, not something you use every day.
StarTron??? sounds like another snake oil elixir.
CJ

[DVDitman]

93 octane? Habit. Had some pre-ignition issues last summer which went away with Hi-Test. I'm sure I don't need it now, but, well, it's a habit. StarTron, which is available through West Marine (among others) is no snake oil - my Enfield mechanic swears by it. He's seen some gloop associated with StaBil.

[meilaushi]

Yeah, but what does Star-tron do?  Is it another gas stabilizing product like Stabil?  Inquiring dull minds (mine) wanna know!  Thanks!

[DVDitman]

According to the literature, StarTron stabilizes AND cleans, which led to my original question. I know that my carb looks really clean. My Enfield mechanic swears by the stuff. Google "StarTron" for specifics.

[LotusSevenMan]

http://www.startron.com/

LSM

[baird4444]

According to the literature, StarTron stabilizes AND cleans, which led to my original question. I know that my carb looks really clean. My Enfield mechanic swears by the stuff. Google "StarTron" for specifics.

Mold in diesel fuel??  yea right...

YES: it's true!! My brothern'law built a 1,000 HP pulling tractor so he's really up on this stuff. He's talked about octane and ctane and how it's really the ctane levels that make a difference. From what I understand of it I'm thinking that it would help my 11 year old Lumina with 130,000 miles to clean the gunk from the tank, lines and injectors. as far as making a difference on a newer motorcycle that gets fueled regularly...
it's going to make the gasoline burn differently.....
 as a stabilizer, I'm thinking it would work.
check the website and decide for yourselves...
     - Mike

[Kevin Mahoney]

Jet fuel can be prone to bacteria growth. They put in an additive to take care of this.