On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:33:13 -0600, "bowgus"
wrote:

My opinion ... the fuel in the carb (4bbl) would evaporate over time since
the bowl is vented, as will the fuel in the passageways, jets etc ... and
perhaps leave some residue behind ... so that's why I decided to run the
carb dry ... I do this with the snowblower as well after each use.

Hey - to each their own.

And, when I start up with the carb dry, the engine has to crank a bit
(mechanical fuel pump) my thinking allowing time for oil to get pumped up
into the engine which should be a good thing before it starts.

But by not fogging with the engine running, I don't get the oil onto the
valves, seats. I don't see a problem (but I can name a few problems I didn't
see) ... so ... opinions on that?

All I can say is that I've done it for years with the engines running
- never had a problem.

Live long and prosper,

Tom