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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Done my research on it and i was convinced to buy a can and get it done. Well tomorrow is the big day for it and im just making sure i got it all right b4 i begin to pour it all in... so it goes like this.

1/3 crank case(gonna put it in for atleast 100 some odd miles)
1/3 in the TB
1/3 in the gas

pretty sure thats how it goes but i have read to also put some in the Brake booster instead of the TB? im just curious on which one would be better suited in this situation any input would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks!
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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already a thread started.. share the knowledge here

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/sea-foam-38660/
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Sounds like you got it.

the throttle body will distribute it to all the pistons, so go with that.

just be real careful pouring because you don't want too much at once. you'll notice it'll bog the engine down a little as your pour it. right at the end pour a little more and kill at the same time and let it rest for 10-20 minutes before firing it back up.


and watch the smoke show!
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Sounds like you got it.

the throttle body will distribute it to all the pistons, so go with that.

just be real careful pouring because you don't want too much at once. you'll notice it'll bog the engine down a little as your pour it. right at the end pour a little more and kill at the same time and let it rest for 10-20 minutes before firing it back up.


and watch the smoke show!
^^^thanks man for the reassurance man. so will it smoke when i put it in the crank case??



Originally Posted by SpooledupRacing
already a thread started.. share the knowledge here

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/sea-foam-38660/

like i said i did my "research" but thanks for another link bud
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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It smokes when it's put in the intake...

Especially after you start it back up and drive it, burning off all that carbon buildup that was broken loose.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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alright thanks! just had to make sure cause im gonna pour it in in a few mins than go drive around for around 100 miles or so
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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I want to do this but I'm feared of hydro locking. how do I know if something bad is happening?
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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You want hyrdolock it unless you pour the whole can in at once
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