ethanol

[justcruisin68]

what do you run in your model a engine so it doesn't get destroyed
by ethanol in the gas. maybe I should run some of my r/c engine
fuel..nitro-something in it.

[steve s]

I don't believe that the engine will be harmed. It may not run so well due to vapor lock. There may be corrosion in the tank or carb. It might dissolve the coating on the gas tank fuel gauge float. If you had a fuel pump or other rubber components, possibly the Viton tip on some carb float valves, might be damaged.

There is no chemical that neutralizes ethanol, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone were selling an additive claiming to do so.

Steve

[QGolden]

It wont. Dont leave fuel in it without running it for long periods of time. Shut the fuel off and run the carb out of gas before storage. Use a fuel stabilizer. Really all the things you should do anyway.

[gilitos]

I've run mine on R/C fuel (nitromethane +castor oil) when that was all I had to get me a half mile to the gas station. Smelled great. I've also run it on kerosene after a warmup on R/C fuel. Ran pretty darn good, too.

[Kurt in NJ]

Nj has had it in the gas for a long time, there were problems in the beginning, but now it is less of a problem, havn't done anything or had any problems with the car or the lawnmower because of it in the past 3-4 years---it will make a rich carb run leaner ---reducing the exhaust emissions ---turn off the fuel shutoff valve long enough before you shut off the ignition to run the bowl low or out

[Mike V. Florida]

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Nj has had it in the gas for a long time, there were problems in the beginning, but now it is less of a problem,

That's because all the old engines were destroyed by the fuel and are no longer being used.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

In all the years of ethanol here, I have NEVER had a problem with ANY of my gas burners, yes, there was a gas mileage drop! Bill W.

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

In all the years of ethanol here, I have NEVER had a problem with ANY of my gas burners, yes, there was a gas mileage drop! Bill W.

Same, if you drive the car reguarly (more than a tank a year) and do shut off the fuel before parking it for long periods you shouldnt have a problem.

I believe henry himself thought that cars would be running on ethanol back in the 30-40's... its not a "new" thing by any means

[Bob-A]

I only drive locally in my old cars and all I use is non-ethanol gas. There are 3 stations within 10 miles of me that sell it. Hopefully in the not so distant future I'll take some trips and then I guess I'll have to use the ethanol "bilge water" gas.......

Bob-A

[metalho]

How bout NAPTHA?

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by justcruisin68

what do you run in your model a engine so it doesn't get destroyed
by ethanol in the gas. maybe I should run some of my r/c engine
fuel..nitro-something in it.

Drive it often!

[ctlikon0712]

Sea Slugs is right, Ethanol has been around for our autos for a long time.

[whirnot]

All gas in Colorado has Ethanol in it. I have no problems.

[P.S.]

I have to fill up the Tudor about every 2 weeks. No problems. Even if the car is going to be driven the next morning, still shut off the fuel and let the motor run until it completely uses the fuel in the carb.

Bob- "Bilge water gas".. Ha ha! That was a good one.

Metalho- I believe that is one of the key ingredients in Marvel Mystery Oil.

[Terry, NJ]

About5-6 years ago, I had to replace the "Rubber" fuel line in my Stihl chainsaw. They told me it came from putting the saw away with gas in the tank. I've often wondered if it was the Ethanol in the gas. Anyone know?
Terry

[whirnot]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

About5-6 years ago, I had to replace the "Rubber" fuel line in my Stihl chainsaw. They told me it came from putting the saw away with gas in the tank. I've often wondered if it was the Ethanol in the gas. Anyone know?
Terry

I used to have a Stihl Dealership. The gas/oil mixture goes stale pretty quickly. A two stroke Engine should never be store with mixture in it, Either drain it and run it dry, or put a little Sta-Bil in it for storage.

The mixture can and will turn fuel lines into mush. This happened before ethanol was used but is more prevalent now.

[Cob]

You guys that start going after each other for sharing your OPINIONS then the whole post will be deleted.

The ones that are sniping at each other can figure out who you are and know what you are risking.

If you have difference of opinions than take it to a private message and leave the other posters to sharing the information.

Let's "try harder" to keep it civil.

Thanks fellas.

[Patrick L.]

In the old vehicles, I don't worry about ethanol and have not had any issues. I only add Sea-foam for winter storage.
I use non-ethanol [ only in high octane around here] in the small engines because I have had problems with the corn laden stuff.

[SeaSlugs]

i haven't had any problems with our lawnmowers or our 2 cycle boat engines or weed whackers. I have had to replace fuel lines on our leaf blower and a friends stihl weed whacker because they seem to have dried out and turned to hard plastic and break.

[rniez]

I've been using 100 Octane Sunoco race fuel. It's not cheap but it is ethanol free.