On 4/26/13 10:06 AM, Eisboch wrote:


"iBoaterer" wrote in message
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Maybe if the right wouldn't be SO afraid of new technology, we could
move forward and make engines that would be just fine on ethanol.

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That's not the problem. The problem is that ethanol was forced upon
the industry and public even when testing indicated that many existing
fuel delivery systems would be adversely affected by it. The last boat
I bought had one year old, USCG approved fuel lines that were perfectly
fine but the survey revealed that they should be replaced with a newer,
ethanol resistant type. Not an easy or inexpensive task on a twin
engine boat with fuel tanks located in an almost inaccessible location.

At least one major boat manufacturer had to recall all their boats when
it was found that ethanol laced fuel was dissolving the resin used to
make fiberglass fuel tanks that were an integral part of the boat's
molded design. The resin was carried into the engine's fuel delivery
system, totally screwing up the fuel injectors.

More newer car engines require high octane premium fuel in order to get
full performance without having the engine sensors retard timing, thanks
to ethanol.

It was a bad idea then and now the government wants to make it even worse.






The local lawn gear parts guy recommends mixing in Sta-bil "marine" (the
blue bottle) gas preservative *year around* into the five gallon jug I
use to fuel the four cycle lawn tractor and mower, because he says, the
ethanol laced gasoline deteriorates quickly. And to add some to the
smaller jug I use for the trimmer and chain saw. He doesn't sell
Sta-bil, so if I buy some, he's not making a dollar off it.

In article , says...

"iBoaterer" wrote in message
...


Maybe if the right wouldn't be SO afraid of new technology, we could
move forward and make engines that would be just fine on ethanol.

-------------------------------------------------------

That's not the problem. The problem is that ethanol was forced upon
the industry and public even when testing indicated that many existing
fuel delivery systems would be adversely affected by it. The last
boat I bought had one year old, USCG approved fuel lines that were
perfectly fine but the survey revealed that they should be replaced
with a newer, ethanol resistant type. Not an easy or inexpensive
task on a twin engine boat with fuel tanks located in an almost
inaccessible location.

At least one major boat manufacturer had to recall all their boats
when it was found that ethanol laced fuel was dissolving the resin
used to make fiberglass fuel tanks that were an integral part of the
boat's molded design. The resin was carried into the engine's fuel
delivery system, totally screwing up the fuel injectors.

More newer car engines require high octane premium fuel in order to
get full performance without having the engine sensors retard timing,
thanks to ethanol.

It was a bad idea then and now the government wants to make it even
worse.

Didn't Al Gore finally admit that turning our food source into fuel was a bad idea?

On Apr 25, 6:25*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.
It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I
run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain
the carb bowl.

Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to
see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"
corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys
etched into the walls of the carb.

So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts
guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is
ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I
installed it and the motor started right up.

In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I
had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.

Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.

Grrrr.

No one cares.......

On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:
On Apr 25, 6:25*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.

It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I

run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain

the carb bowl.



Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to

see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"

corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys

etched into the walls of the carb.



So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts

guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is

ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I

installed it and the motor started right up.



In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I

had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.



Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.



Grrrr.



No one cares.......

You should, dummy.
Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.

On Apr 25, 10:21*pm, True North wrote:
On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c *wrote:
On Apr 25, 6:25*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week..

It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I

run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain

the carb bowl.

Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to

see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"

corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys

etched into the walls of the carb.

So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts

guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is

ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I

installed it and the motor started right up.

In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I

had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.

Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.

Grrrr.

No one cares.......

*You should, dummy.
Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.

Only in yours ass****, as short as it will be......

On Friday, 26 April 2013 04:11:25 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:
On Apr 25, 10:21*pm, True North wrote:

On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c *wrote:

On Apr 25, 6:25*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.



It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I



run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain



the carb bowl.



Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to



see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"



corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys



etched into the walls of the carb.



So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts



guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is



ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I



installed it and the motor started right up.



In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I



had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.



Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.



Grrrr.



No one cares.......



*You should, dummy.

Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.



Only in yours ass****, as short as it will be......


Why would my life be short, dummy.
You're the one with mechanical parts keeping him above ground.
One little malfunction and...fade to black.....

On 4/26/13 7:54 AM, True North wrote:
On Friday, 26 April 2013 04:11:25 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:
On Apr 25, 10:21 pm, True North wrote:

On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:

On Apr 25, 6:25 pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.



It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I



run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain



the carb bowl.



Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to



see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"



corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys



etched into the walls of the carb.



So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts



guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is



ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I



installed it and the motor started right up.



In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I



had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.



Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.



Grrrr.



No one cares.......



You should, dummy.

Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.



Only in yours ass****, as short as it will be......


Why would my life be short, dummy.
You're the one with mechanical parts keeping him above ground.
One little malfunction and...fade to black.....



That mophead of sheep's hair is something else...

On 4/26/2013 7:54 AM, True North wrote:
On Friday, 26 April 2013 04:11:25 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:
On Apr 25, 10:21 pm, True North wrote:

On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c wrote:

On Apr 25, 6:25 pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.



It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I



run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain



the carb bowl.



Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to



see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"



corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys



etched into the walls of the carb.



So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts



guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is



ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I



installed it and the motor started right up.



In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I



had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.



Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.



Grrrr.



No one cares.......



You should, dummy.

Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.



Only in yours ass****, as short as it will be......


Why would my life be short, dummy.
You're the one with mechanical parts keeping him above ground.
One little malfunction and...fade to black.....

It's fun to watch you two little ****s dukeing it out.

On Apr 26, 7:54*am, True North wrote:
On Friday, 26 April 2013 04:11:25 UTC-3, *e#c *wrote:
On Apr 25, 10:21*pm, True North wrote:

On Thursday, 25 April 2013 23:09:33 UTC-3, *e#c *wrote:

On Apr 25, 6:25*pm, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.

It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I

run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain

the carb bowl.

Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to

see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"

corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys

etched into the walls of the carb.

So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts

guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is

ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I

installed it and the motor started right up.

In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I

had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.

Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.

Grrrr.

No one cares.......

*You should, dummy.

Since we seem to copy the 'mericans on everything... but are usually 10 years behind, ethanol could be in our future.

Only in yours ass****, as short as it will be......

Why would my life be short, dummy.
You're the one with mechanical parts keeping him above ground.
One little malfunction and...fade to black.....

Certainly not before you're " faded to black "

In article ,
says...

My heretofore trusty Honda lawnmower wouldn't start earlier this week.
It's 10 years old and I only use it for trim work. Over the winter, I
run it dry with Sta-bil blue (marine). Unfortunately, I forgot to drain
the carb bowl.

Everything else seemed ok on the Honda motor, so I pulled the carb to
see what was going on. What was going on was heavy duty "white"
corrosion of some sort. Never seen anything like it before. Valleys
etched into the walls of the carb.

So, I took the carb up to a local lawn equipment dealer and the parts
guy said, "That's ethanol 'corrosion' on aluminum...your carb is
ruined." He ordered a new carb and gasket for me, it came in today, I
installed it and the motor started right up.

In the past, I've posted I didn't have any "ethanol problems." Well, I
had a $50 (cost of carb) problem this week.

Next fall, I'll remember to drain the damned carb bowl.

Grrrr.

The aluminum will etch with just gasoline as well. Also, the needle
valve in those small Honda engines is the bad spot, they clog up no
matter what. I have a pressure washer with a Honda on it, runs perfect
except every spring, not matter what I do to it in the fall, it's
clogged. Fortunately it's a ten minute fix.