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![]() "JR" wrote in message ... A few Sunoco Stations in Central Florida (Polk County) offer a 90 Octane alcohol free fuel aimed at the marine market. Regards, JR An addendum; When buying fuel for my truck a few weeks ago @ $3.90/gal, the 90 octane alcohol free fuel was $4.50/gal. "B ruce" wrote in message ... 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. |
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