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parishht 02-17-2013 12:56 PM

Old Gas
 
Ok, I have some time this summer to get the V back in shape.

I will probably redo the transom and put in a new gas tank.

When I parked her approx 3 years ago there was a full tank of gas, question is, any suggestions as to what to do with that gas?

smokeonthewater 02-17-2013 02:13 PM

burn it... OR put an add on c/l "free 3 yr old gas bring own pump and containers"

THEFERMANATOR 02-17-2013 09:11 PM

I use it for lawnmower gas, but during the summer I go through about 10 gallons a week so it gets used up pretty quick.

Kracker Jack 02-17-2013 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR (Post 200524)
I use it for lawnmower gas, but during the summer I go through about 10 gallons a week so it gets used up pretty quick.

:clap:I have done this quite a few times. you can cut it with frsh gas also 50/50

Destroyer 02-18-2013 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack (Post 200532)
:clap:I have done this quite a few times. you can cut it with frsh gas also 50/50

Yup... Completely agree....been powering chain saws, string trimmers, lawn mowers, garden tractors, and cars with older gas for a long, long time. I just don't use it in my outboards since there is always the chance that the lower octane might hurt something and out in the ocean that's the last thing you want to do.
As long as it hasn't turned to shelac (you know it has when you smell that old gas smell) it's safe to burn in most any small engine. If it has, put it in containers and bring it to your nearest haz mat recycling center. DO NOT pour in into the ground.

phatdaddy 02-18-2013 09:52 AM

what shape was the gas in 3 years ago? if it was non e and treated with stabil, then blend it with new and run as suggested. if it was ethanol blend and untreated, i'd be trying to find another way to get rid of it.

spareparts 02-18-2013 06:18 PM

i saw the title and thought this was something about Reel!

:laugh:

parishht 02-19-2013 08:43 PM

TTHHHHHHHHWWAAAPPPPPP!!!

Oops scuse me.

Thanks guys, it was a fresh fill with non e gas and it has been sitting still. so I will use your suggestions and hopefully it has not turned to shelac.


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