[steve86]

For some reason, gasoline around here really doesn't get too bad in one single year even without stabilizer (as long as it isn't stored in the sun). Maybe because we don't have a big-city formulation? On my main generator, I bought an entire spare carb and other people should probably do that as well. It is so easy to lose small parts when you work on them even in good conditions. Have you ever lost the little float shaft? Yes, you can make one out of a tack or something. I think my spare carb (brand new) cost about $30 on eBay although it was around $70 from a dealer. Just the bowl gasket at a dealer is 7 or 8 dollars. I took it apart to make sure there weren't any missing parts, etc., and it looks good.

[steve86]

Have you considered buying spare parts for your generator (carb(s), etc.)? Reminds me I need to make sure I have a spare starting rope for the manual Generac. I always worry about that plastic fuel petcock also but could rig up a motorcycle tank to supply it.