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Don(MI) 
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 11:59am |
The snow flakes are getting closer!
I did some research on stabil gas stablizer, and found that they make a 'marine blend' stabil that is used for ethanol blends of gasoline. Car collectors are using this now, because we have ethanol in our unleaded gas.
Just thought I would pass this on, did not know they made this blend.
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MikeinLcoMo
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 12:42pm |
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I think Seafoam is also blended for the ethanol fuels. Been using it and like it better than Stabel.
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 1:17pm |
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Seafoam is the way to go!
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 3:20pm |
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There is also stuff called Star-Tron that was the first product on the market for ethanol-blended fuels. I have a buddy who owns a small engine shop who says it's top notch.
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 4:14pm |
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I use Seafoam. I'll have to take a look and see what the Star-Tron says. That is, if I can find it.
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 5:24pm |
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You mean the standard Stabil is not good for ethanol blends. I did not know that.
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 6:00pm |
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Standard Stabil is just fine for ethanol fuel. All Sea Foam is is isopropyl alcohol and light machine oil. I've used Stabil for years in ethanol fuel. If you don't like alcohol in your fuel, why add Sea Foam?
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 6:04pm |
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i've only used sea foam to clean intake systems is it advertised for stabilizer?
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 10:15pm |
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Drain the tank, run until it dies....no problems!
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 6:04am |
Just goin by what these fellers said....
Eldon, how in the world do you have time to drain the gas tanks on all those tractors?
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 6:46am |
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Always used Stabil but SeaFoam cleans the fuel system. If you have one you can crank enough to pull the fuel into the carb with SeaFoam in it, let it sit a day and it will usually start and run. The longer it runs, it will clean itself out and keep you from a carb rebuild. Otherwise, Stabil is great for fuel storage. Mike
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 7:17am |
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I dosed my tanks with both types of Stabil and then filled the tanks up to the top to prevent any condensation. Shut the gas off and drained the carbs.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 7:41am |
I've always used good ole' dry gas in my tanks whether its the Tractors or the hotrods. Seems to always work fine. Tractors and cars fire right up during the winter months and I run them for about 15 minutes or so just to get things moving and the engines up to operating temps. Never had a problem all these years. Noticed a couple months ago the throttle shaft lever on the B was getting loose. Took the carb off, repaired the lever, and just for jollys thought I would pop the top of the carb off to see what it looks like inside. After all, its been almost 10 years since I restored the ole' girl. Inside that carb looked like the day I rebuilt it! I was impressed to say the least. I add a dash of dry gas everytime I fill one of my machines. So far, knock on wood, no fuel related problems at all! Heard a lot about the Seafoam, especially on this site, but never tried it. Sounds like everyone swears by that product....
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:36am |
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A bottle of Dry Gas is cheap insurance once in a while if you don't always buy your gas at the same place or fill up just after a fuel drop when the storage tank gets stirred up. Mike
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:31am |
 Don(MI) wrote:
Just goin by what these fellers said....
Eldon, how in the world do you have time to drain the gas tanks on all those tractors? |
Out here with the low humidity it doesn't take much for what little I put in my gas tractors to evaporate.....and just for that reason, most of the tractors I use are now diesel.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:49am |
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I have over a dozen tractors in my back yard that will get Sea Foam treatment and the anti freeze get checked and added to if necessary. I also make sure the ones that have batterys have a fresh over night trickle charge. It has worked for me for many years
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 10:22am |
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For the diesels, make sure you aren't using Bio-diesel if you plan to let it sit.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 10:34am |
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I still use a seafoam product in my diesels, helps keep any algae blooms and moisture under control. Was suggested by the local MFA for my supply tank too if I don't use much this winter.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 11:07am |
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Isn't dry gas mostly alcohol and since gas has 10 ethanol (alcohol) why do we need dry gas?
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 11:44am |
I am not a huge seafoam fan.
Put some in the D-19D, and it ran worse than before.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 12:06pm |
injpumpEd wrote:
For the diesels, make sure you aren't using Bio-diesel if you plan to let it sit. |
Big time ditto on that!
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 3:41pm |
injpumpEd wrote:
For the diesels, make sure you aren't using Bio-diesel if you plan to let it sit. |
Isn't all diesel bio nowadays?
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:18pm |
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not all is created equal. the lower % you use, the better off you'll be. B5 will be much better than B11, or especially B20.
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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:55pm |
injpumpEd wrote:
not all is created equal. the lower % you use, the better off you'll be. B5 will be much better than B11, or especially B20.
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I'm sure it is minimal out here since the nearest soy is probably the midwest....also too dry for algae growth.
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Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 7:53am |
Well here is my superswtition, on something to go along withh the stabil. I add outboard motor oil. It has worked for years in my two cycle stuff, so my thoughts are that it will help with keeping things preserved in the gas fuel system.
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