Ethanol in fuel

[dogbert]

Check this out:

http://www.boatus.com/gov/default.asp

For me, this means my fuel system will fail more routinely.

[TeamAllen]

I think the, already, increased ethanal is the reason our older boats had the vapor lock/regulator issues.
Adding more will do them in, like you said.

[dogbert]

I think the, already, increased ethanal is the reason our older boats had the vapor lock/regulator issues.
Adding more will do them in, like you said.

Yes.

[mtnsmith]

I just had to throw some parts at my old outboard on my fishing boat and the evinrude dealer said about half their carb/injection issues are ethanol related. She suggested to use the startron or valvetect fuel additive religiously and it should help. Also checking the fuel water seperator every month for water or sediment.

[TeamAllen]

I just bought some different fuel stabilizer a few weeks ago. It is a Marine Formula that helps fight Ethanol problems.

I guess I'll see if it has any effect?

http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stab...marine_formula

[mtnsmith]

Hopefully you won't notice and your boat will still run fine

[TRD]

Is this something we should do every tank full? Is something like Lucas injector cleaner work also or do we need a fuel additive? I am lost when it come to this stuff.

Thanks

I just bought some different fuel stabilizer a few weeks ago. It is a Marine Formula that helps fight Ethanol problems.

I guess I'll see if it has any effect?

http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stab...marine_formula

[dogbert]

I just bought some different fuel stabilizer a few weeks ago. It is a Marine Formula that helps fight Ethanol problems.

I guess I'll see if it has any effect?

http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stab...marine_formula

Thanks for the link!

[TeamAllen]

Is this something we should do every tank full? Is something like Lucas injector cleaner work also or do we need a fuel additive? I am lost when it come to this stuff.

Thanks

I'm going to try it year round. Their info. says:
Improves marine engine performance YEAR-ROUND, not just for seasonal storage

Of course they are the ones selling their product?

[dogbert]

I'm going to try it year round. Their info. says:
Improves marine engine performance YEAR-ROUND, not just for seasonal storage

Of course they are the ones selling their product?

Did you order it online or buy it locally? If locally, who do you think would sell it?

[TeamAllen]

I found it at Pep Boys. I don't remember the cost. I know West Marine probably carries it as well, but probably more $.

The way I remember it, it looked like it was double the cost of the normal red stuff, but looking closer it treated twice as much fuel as the red stuff. So, that would make them equal in price. Again, that's just how I remember it.

I checked out Kragen Auto Supply online.
8 oz. of the usual red stuff costs $6 and treats 20 gallons. http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3233
8 oz of the green marine stuff costs $10 and treats up to 80 gallons http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3233

So, I guess it's cheaper per gallon? I'm not sure about the "up to " price. I'll have to read the bottle a little closer.

[urbanstd]

My father in law owns a towing business, he is seeing a huge increase in disabled vehicles with faulty fuel pumps. There is no standard to how much ethanol is blended with gasoline other than 15% minimum E-85. Some test have shown >20%. The only way to ensure that your fuel is reliable and safe for gasoline engines is to buy aviation gasoline. It contains no ethanol (By FAA rules). It seems that the Feds know about issues with automotive gasoline but won't accept the risk in airplanes.

[dogbert]

It seems that the Feds know about issues with automotive gasoline but won't accept the risk in airplanes.

Just another quality service financed by tax payers

[jbort]

Is it ok to run 100LL avgas in 07 22Ve? Prices in Atlasnta rnage from 3.60/gal to $6. Ouch.

[dogbert]

I wouldn't switch to aviation gasoline just yet