Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

[FFScott6]

I don't recall reading anything here (iBoats) about using new blended automotive fuel with 10% ethanol in older outboard 2 stoke motors. I'm not sure I can even find "older" non blended fuel around here. ( saw a notice at the gas pump that suggested boaters contact the store management prior to fueling.

I'm running a 1960 Gale 60hp v-4 with a 32:1 mix in brand new plastic gas can. Will automotive fuel hurt or should I get non blended fuel someplace (that would be real inconveinient).

Scott

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

We been using E-10 for over 10 years now. I would recommend you replace all the fuel lines with newer material if they haven't already been replaced.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

Rubber is the enemy of ethanol.
Just replace the fuel lines if there is a problem and all should be good.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

Do a search on ethanol poisoning.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

Here's the link.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=330129

 

[JB]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

You are running a 24:1 engine on 32:1 and you are worried about E-10?

Good advice above, but please fuel your engine as the maker intended.

 

[FFScott6]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor


OOOPPPPSSSSSSSSS.

24:1 it is!!!

I'm not sure where 32:1 came from? Maybe my chainsaw gas can or something. The hoses are newer, although I have not changed them since owning the boat last 2yrs.

I didn't know if the 10% ethanol would burn too hot or too cold for an older 2stroke. I my 3 outings so far it is running very good for 49yrs old. Heck I'm running pretty good too

 

[robert graham]

Re: Ethanol mixed gas in older 2 stroke motor

install water/fuel seperator(Walmart $27) on your transom, use Stabil Marine Fuel Stabilizer all the time(Walmart $20/quart), should eliminate most fuel/ethanol related problems. If your old carbs have drain plugs on them, then drain them a couple of times per year to be sure there's no water or contamination in them. Good Luck!