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Offline gypsyman

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ethynol problems
« on: May 23, 2012, 06:15:35 AM »
Just put the boat in the water, and took it for a short cruise.(about 2-3 miles out) The mechanic had to do some work on the carb, seems the needle stuck.(1980 Mercrusier I/O-470 engine) I have had problems with the kids go-kart, and my new push lawn mower. Had the boat mechanic,Tractor Suppy manager, and a friend that works in a BP refinery all tell me the same thing. Seems that with gas being 10% ethynol, and I hear the govt. is trying to push it to 12%-15% in the near future, can be hard on some motors. So I bought a bottle of Lucas ethynol additive, to try and help things out. Anybody else have any problems like this, and what did you do about it. Oh, by the way, marina gas around here is $3.99-$4.39/gal., and it doesn't contain ethynol. Makes mowing your lawn move down on your list of priorities!!gypsyman
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Re: ethynol problems
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 06:58:49 AM »
Yep, I had to put a carb kit and gas shut off on my 94 atv.   The primer bulb on one of my old push mowers has been eaten up by the ethy gas.  I have a 70s merc outboard that I make sure I run all of the gas out before storing.  I think the ethynol does more harm than the oil companies will admit, especially on the older motors.
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Re: ethynol problems
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 07:03:59 AM »
Ethanol free gas can still be had and should be used exclusively in carbed applications or in Amy vehicle you want to get 1 or 2 more MPG from.

I avoid ethanol fuels in all my vehicles particularly wal-mart wich I have seen test out at over 29%!!!

http://pure-gas.org/
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Re: ethynol problems
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 07:23:34 AM »
I have been searching out non oxygenated fuel (code for alcy free in Mn.) for all my small engine needs for many years now.


 Yes it costs a bit more but so do repairs and the frustration is worth the cost alone. How many gallons does a person really use a year? Fifty, even a hundred would only cost me $20 or so additional. I also make a point to treat every gallon with either Stabil or Sea Foam. If you should forget to winterize or want to carry fuel longer than a month or two it is cheaper than pouring it out or wasting it.
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Re: ethynol problems
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 12:08:10 AM »
     The Indian Reservation here sells non ethynol gas. I run it in everything. The only thing i have a problem with is my weed eater. Could be my own fault. I leave the gas in it all winter. In the spring i have to drain the gas and clean the carb. The gas stays in my mower all winter and that sits out side all winter. First turn of the key in the spring it fires right up.
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