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The problem with ethanol (besides ruining engines and lowering mpg) is that they make it out of corn, which is not very efficient. Sugar is the best way to make it, but our government wont allow it.
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07-07-2011, 12:39 AM
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The statement that really got me was the one where the Renewable Fuels Association (the ethanol producers) said: "The fact remains ethanol is a thoroughly tested, safe, and effective motor fuel. (if you don't mind it disolving some of your engine parts) "The House has denied consumers choice in the type of fuel they use".
Ummmm... excuse me, but when exactly did I get the choice in the type of fuel? Every station carries E10 gas only... I'd love to only buy straight gas, but it's impossible... So there's not much choice now, is there... 
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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07-09-2011, 05:16 PM
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For all you V20 brothers in the Savannah area, the Autoplex on Wilmington Island now sells ethanol free 89 octane gas. Price is 50 cents more per gallon than the regular 87 octane. $3.90 today. Autoplex is about a half mile from the boat ramp at the old CO-OP on Turner's creek. Not gonna say that I had anything to do with it, but a couple months ago I went to a few of the gas stations (Autoplex being one) and suggested they dedicate at least one pump to marine gas with so many trailered boats in the area. At the time nobody seemed interested. I told a manager at one of the larger retailers that I drive all the way to the BP on Montgomery Crossroads and jerry can back 30 gallons at a time for my boats and lawn equipment, and that I'd pay a dollar a gallon more for the stuff on Wilmington.
He looked at me like I was crazy. Oh well, maybe I am just a little.... 
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07-11-2011, 12:03 AM
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What a goddamn shame that we have to pay more for them to not add crap to our already overpriced gas.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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07-11-2011, 02:24 AM
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Ridge I had to replace the same fuel line kit with the rubber stopper on a echo hedge trimmer and a blower due to ethanol. Now EVERYTHING that isn't a daily driver gets only non ethanol fuel. I may even spring for it in the trucks now that I can get it without driving across town with jerry cans to get it.
Which brings me to another great product of our wonderful bureaucratic oligarchy: FREAKIN' NON-VENTED GAS CANS!!!!!! Whatever moron came up with that idea I will seriously punch in the nose if presented with the opportunity.
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07-11-2011, 06:32 AM
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Them non vented cans just about require a funnel Bradford. I just visited three hardware stores on Sat. trying to find the yellow pour spout replacement for a vented can. No Joy. Funny thing, I found an old galvanized metal can on the shelf that had warning labels all over it, it isn't approved for gasoline but that is exactly what it was in a former life. The label on the side says "Iron Sides", with the large fill in the center of the top, I'll call it a vent, and the pour spout has two sizes to pour from. $17.00 The label on the fill said "Utility Can".
IDGAF if the Feds approved it or not, it holds gas just fine. I have a store to buy non-ethanol fuel but they work less hours than my day job and are not open weekends so they are never open when I need them.
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