Proper Fuel Cell Winter Storage

[joe huestis]

Put a fuel cell in my stocker this season and was wondering what is protocol for winter storage. Should I drain it completely or ??? Plastic cell with foam inside. Thanks for any tips. - Joe

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by joe huestis

Put a fuel cell in my stocker this season and was wondering what is protocol for winter storage. Should I drain it completely or ??? Plastic cell with foam inside. Thanks for any tips. - Joe

first step is to get the foam out before it clogs something up. then just drain it

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

first step is to get the foam out before it clogs something up. then just drain it

X2, get that foam out pronto! Jim


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[Chad E532]

Not to hijack this thread but the replies prompted me to ask the question since a fuel cell is the winter project on my car.

Is removing the foam just part of the winter draining process, or should the foam not be used on a drag car?

Thanks
Chad

[Dion Hildebrandt]

Originally Posted by Chad E532

Not to hijack this thread but the replies prompted me to ask the question since a fuel cell is the winter project on my car.

Is removing the foam just part of the winter draining process, or should the foam not be used on a drag car?

Thanks
Chad

Do NOT use the foam ,......unless you enjoy headaches. It breaks down and will plug everything.

[Chris DeGidio]

Pulled the foam out after replacing pump,going thru carb and regulator and flushing lines etc.Not worth the hassle or $$$ it cost me.

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Dion Hildebrandt

Do NOT use the foam ,......unless you enjoy headaches. It breaks down and will plug everything.

It can also make you fail fuel check if you switch fuels.

[Rusty Davenport]

Put the Marvel Mystery Oil In......let the engine run for a while.........forget it.

[Bill Pomponi]

There appears to be very strong opinions on both ways........foam in and foam out. C'mon guys........Which is it?

We've left the foam in w/o any problems

Definitely run Marvel Mystery throught the entire fuel system........cell to carb. I'm sure everyone has witnessed residue from racing fuels especially VP !

[Mike Croley]

Originally Posted by Bill Pomponi

There appears to be very strong opinions on both ways........foam in and foam out. C'mon guys........Which is it?

We've left the foam in w/o any problems

Definitely run Marvel Mystery throught the entire fuel system........cell to carb. I'm sure everyone has witnessed residue from racing fuels especially VP !

Foam in , there's really no debate on the subject . It serves a very important function .
As to foam deteriorating , there are several reasons that it might . One , the foam in race fuel cells is not exactly the same foam as you find at the local Home Depot . Foam not designated for fuel won't work , at least not for very long .
Another reason for foam deteriorating is mixing of fuels . Gasoline requires one type of foam . Alcohol fuels , including E fuels will require a different foam . Some manufacturers may have a foam that they feel is compatible with all types of fuel . Ask their opinion . And sunlight harms the foam , so don't take it out of the cell and leave it on the work bench over the winter .