Saving Old Seagulls

Thanks thus far, folks.
I always run the engine until it stops for lack of fuel, but that leaves a small amount of fuel in the bowl. Being on the Thames, I'm loth to tip the engine up to remove most of what's remaining (mark you considering what's already being tipped into the river, my ...

It's been a while since I've posted on here, indeed I may have asked this question before:-

Has anyone suffered from Gelatinous Green Gloop in their carbs: ? If so what is the solution.
It only happens when the engine is on my dinghy in the water, left for a couple of weeks and the sun is shining ...

Vic(s) said come here for help, and I noticed this thread while attempting a search for my problem.....

I use round spice jars kindly donated (ex rubbish bin) by SWMBO.
The type I'm thinking of (of which I'm thinking) are 4 1/2" tall by 1 3/4" wide. There is a crimp near the to and filling to this ...