On Sat, 23 Jun 2012 22:51:48 -0400, "Tom" wrote:

Interesting, I have a couple small airports not far and can ask them. I
remember they had the aviation fuel which was higher octain to prevent carb
freeze ups on the older planes.

You probably need to read up a bit on gasoline. "Higher Octane" simply
means tat the fuel doesn't detonate as readily so can be used in a
higher compression engine. It really has nothing to do with the power
latent in the fuel.


I remember also they sold the fuel from Esso in the 45gal drum. I think
there is a wholesaler like that near also who sells by the barrell and is
knowledgable about our local fuel content and should ask those guys. Maybe
they will sell me a drum or two of exactly what I should be using because
that is all I really use in a season and it would be easier to fuel it that
way. Maybe cheaper. thnx for the ideas

They might very well buy fuel by the barrel as likely they aren't
using a lot of fuel so keeping it in barrels makes a lot of sense. and
if you are using a drum a year then you might buy it that way. Or, you
might get a 20 gal. portable tank and visit the airport every couple
of weeks.


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On Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:55:03 -0400, "Tom" wrote:

Hi

Anyone comment on the alcohol in today's fuels? It seems there are very
much
fewer stations around supplying fuel without the alcohol.

Is this alcohol causing problems with any components in the system? Eating
the neoprene or rubbers? How about the fitch injectors on the evinrudes.
The
manual specifically states not to use the alcohol in the fuel but I cannot
find where to buy the fuel without alcohol. Some locals are talking about
a
blue enzyme to put in. Some are taling about lead additives. Anyone have
any
comments? Should I be worried?

Still running some gunk through the 9.9, thanks for all the advice and
tips.
No real improvements yet so might have to take off the carb as Wilbur has
suggested. Thanks again all for any great advice.


From all I read, nearly all "gasoline" sold in the U.S. contains an
"oxidizer" and likely some alcohol. When the first reports about
gasohol, gasoline/alcohol mixes was publicized it was stated that some
fuel systems contained seals that were not compatible with the new
gas/alchy mixes. In other words, the new fuel might eat the seals out
of your carb but wouldn't make the piston rings explode.

If you want "pure" gasoline go down to any airport that supports light
airplanes, you know, Piper cubs, Taylorcraft, home builts, and others
of the same ilk. They sell straight, old time, gasoline fuel.