Nobody sells it here any more what gas should I use in my outboard?
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Nobody sells it here any more what gas should I use in my outboard?
The rebuilt Murphy station in Batesville has it. I don't know if the old one did. I think if oil prices stay low, you will see it more. I add 2 cans of Seafoam to every tank of gas I run through my F75.
how much seafoam per gallon?
Caution sea foam is tough as alcohol on motors, a outboard mechanic I know thinks they are tough on the fuel pumps .
I put a water seperator filter on my boat ( between the fuel tank and the motor) which I change every year....I also mix Marine Stabil with my gas. All my fuel lines and primer bulb are ethanol resistant. Been running ethanol gas for 11 years now in my four stroke Yamahas.......no problems.
Hmmm... I'll probably jinx myself, but I've run mine with seafoam for 10 years. I used to run the Yamaha stuff and still had hard starting, etc. (mistake not spending the extra $1200 to get FI back then).Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
I run a can per 10 gallons.Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmack
i don't use anything except Stabil if letting gas in tank sit . No problems starting mine .
I use stabil just been told not to put any thing other than 100 %gas
If you ever come to Lake Conway, fill up at the 64 store on Hwy 64 about 4 miles east Conway. This station is right down the road from me. Pretty convient. They charge more for the strait gas.
Stabil Marine and 100% gasoline in mine. This Suzuki uses so little gas that it ends up being in the tank for quite a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
I have heard both pros and cons about ethanol gas. However, the boat mechanic which I know and trust does not recommend the ethanol for the four stroke yamahas. For years I had Johnson or Evinrude motors and always burned regular gas without any problem. Usually, you can do an internet search, in most areas, and find non-ethanol gas.
I'll only use non ethanol gas in all my outboard and small engines as long as it's available, E-10 ethanol is what all the Crappie Master pro's are running , and they claim they have no problems with it !
I would claim no problems too if someone is paying some of my bills. There is an app for the phone called pure gas. It will give you stations close by that sell non ethanol stuff.
Would really be nice to see a study done by a third Party that doesn't have a dog in the fight. I think one day we may be forced to use it though.
Running ethanol is fine if you use it like in your vehicle. It only creates problems when you store it for long periods of time. The CM guys fish year round so they don't have any issues with the E-10.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie Greg
I run it my engines, but I use them regularly.
I've been running E10 in my 70 hp motor for 8 years. I've never had any problems with the motor starting or running. I do not have non ethanol gas available.
If you are fishing Greers the store at the junction of 16 and 92 have pure gas. US Fuel on 92 just past the Sonic also has it. Moose's Country Store at Floyd has the best price on itusually about the same price as other sell E10
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada here is a website that will show you where ethanol free fuel is located by are and which grades of fuel it is available in
I was told by Yamaha dealer not to use it in my 2 stroke . I think like you said if you don't let it sit long peroids could be OK. But I 've heard the alcohol draws moisture and can seperate if it sits in a tank too long . I buy non ethanol about 1/2 the time when it is available but I run my boat year round , unusual for my boat to go a week without running .Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
The older 2 strokes don't have ethanol resistant fuel lines on them. The ethanol will eat them up. Might consider changing the lines under the cowling if you run it.
I run whatever is convenient on the way to the lake and have never used any stabilizer. Never (strong word i know) had a single problem but i use it quite often for 8 months a year fishin and huntin. Fuel lines are expensive
nowadays so i try to drain mine if possible after i use it.