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1949FORD · 03-18-2015, 08:04 PM

So I'm getting my 49 prepped to start her up, i check fluid levels, charge battery and so on. Plus i check the fuel pump bowl, it looks completely fine, still full of good looking gas. So i start her up and everything is running fine. After a little bit of letting her get warm and move about, i turn her off, and look at the pump bowl... and my gas in there is green. like an algae green. What do you think caused this? most likely very bad gas in my opinion. But i want to hear your thoughts.

JSeery · 03-18-2015, 08:08 PM

St Paddy day hold over?

Marv · 03-18-2015, 08:10 PM

Maybe someone put green dye in it for St. Patricks Day.

SUHRsc · 03-18-2015, 08:11 PM

Wasn't Gilmore gas blue-green?

1949FORD · 03-18-2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

St Paddy day hold over?

Right? Like i dont get it! Every time i try to search on the internet for anyone else that has had a problem like this i get this darn "eco friendly" B.S.

JSeery · 03-18-2015, 08:19 PM

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Well, you should be set, your burning Green Gas now!!!!

AnthonyG · 03-18-2015, 08:20 PM

Do you have a copper fuel line from the gas tank to the engine compartment? The copper might have gotten moisture in it and oxidized while sitting and after using up the fuel in the bowl the gas flowing through the line might have pulled the surface oxidation through to the bowl. Disconnect the carb and run the fuel pump for 5 or 10 minutes and i'll bet it cleans out.
Just a WAG

Brian · 03-18-2015, 08:50 PM

Josh, Good to see you've still got your car...you were talking of selling it.

cmbrucew · 03-18-2015, 09:05 PM

Josh
Good to see you back, it has been a while.
Bruce

JWL · 03-19-2015, 05:55 AM

Is it Aviation gas? it comes in colors.

Tony, NY · 03-19-2015, 06:34 AM

Just a couple thoughts.
1. Stabilizer or some additive put in the fuel.
2. Deteriorating rubber fuel line.

Newc · 03-19-2015, 08:48 AM

Hi all; My engine stand w/ an aluminum tank, had the modern fuel turn green with alge. About a year with no stabilizer, early jet fuel would also do this. The alcohol and water will grow microbes. Newc

Marv · 03-19-2015, 12:23 PM

If it runs do not worry about it. Run it till you need fuel and fill it with fresh fuel. My opinion do not try to fix unless broken.

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-19-2015, 12:27 PM

April fool?........oh its a bit early yet

GB

johnh7 · 03-19-2015, 01:13 PM

I have never seen green gasoline. Odd. Let us know if you find the cause.

JSeery · 03-19-2015, 01:22 PM

Wouldn't it be a good idea to clean out the tank and lines and install fresh fuel before attempting to start a car that has been setting?

barnfind · 03-19-2015, 02:45 PM

Fresh fuel and installing a filter in front of the carb inlet and you might save some time and dollars.

41ford1 · 03-19-2015, 03:39 PM

This article may define the cause.

http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/con...ural-resources

A drain, flush and refill may be in order. Be sure to use a stabilizer.

03-18-2015, 08:04 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Okay... Green fuel?? So I'm getting my 49 prepped to start her up, i check fluid levels, charge battery and so on. Plus i check the fuel pump bowl, it looks completely fine, still full of good looking gas. So i start her up and everything is running fine. After a little bit of letting her get warm and move about, i turn her off, and look at the pump bowl... and my gas in there is green. like an algae green. What do you think caused this? most likely very bad gas in my opinion. But i want to hear your thoughts. __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

03-18-2015, 08:08 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? St Paddy day hold over?

03-18-2015, 08:10 PM	#3
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Maybe someone put green dye in it for St. Patricks Day.

03-18-2015, 08:11 PM	#4
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Wasn't Gilmore gas blue-green? __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

03-18-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well, you should be set, your burning Green Gas now!!!!

03-18-2015, 08:20 PM	#7
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,165	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Do you have a copper fuel line from the gas tank to the engine compartment? The copper might have gotten moisture in it and oxidized while sitting and after using up the fuel in the bowl the gas flowing through the line might have pulled the surface oxidation through to the bowl. Disconnect the carb and run the fuel pump for 5 or 10 minutes and i'll bet it cleans out. Just a WAG __________________ Nomad

03-18-2015, 08:50 PM	#8
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Josh, Good to see you've still got your car...you were talking of selling it. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

03-18-2015, 09:05 PM	#9
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Josh Good to see you back, it has been a while. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

03-19-2015, 05:55 AM	#10
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Is it Aviation gas? it comes in colors.

03-19-2015, 06:34 AM	#11
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Just a couple thoughts. 1. Stabilizer or some additive put in the fuel. 2. Deteriorating rubber fuel line.

03-19-2015, 08:48 AM	#12
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Hi all; My engine stand w/ an aluminum tank, had the modern fuel turn green with alge. About a year with no stabilizer, early jet fuel would also do this. The alcohol and water will grow microbes. Newc

03-19-2015, 12:23 PM	#13
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? If it runs do not worry about it. Run it till you need fuel and fill it with fresh fuel. My opinion do not try to fix unless broken.

03-19-2015, 12:27 PM	#14
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? April fool?........oh its a bit early yet GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

03-19-2015, 01:13 PM	#15
johnh7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Palestine, Texas Posts: 181	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? I have never seen green gasoline. Odd. Let us know if you find the cause. __________________ John Live for today, but save for tomorrow!

03-19-2015, 01:22 PM	#16
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Wouldn't it be a good idea to clean out the tank and lines and install fresh fuel before attempting to start a car that has been setting?

03-19-2015, 02:45 PM	#17
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? Fresh fuel and installing a filter in front of the carb inlet and you might save some time and dollars.

03-19-2015, 03:39 PM	#18
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Okay... Green fuel?? This article may define the cause. http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/con...ural-resources A drain, flush and refill may be in order. Be sure to use a stabilizer. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.