[Farmall] Sta-Bil

Sun Jul 18 21:30:18 PDT 2010

I have seen some big warnings about not using ethanol in airplanes.  Don't know the technical reasons but ethanol in an airplane is a big no no.

Larry H.  

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From: "Thomas O Mehrkam" <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: [Farmall] Sta-Bil

Aviation Gas is leaded and will probably stay that way.

ebony51 at frontiernet.net wrote:
> Mike,  Thought that might be the case since from 1 January 1996, the Clean Air Act banned the sale of leaded fuel for use in on-road vehicles.  However, it can believe it still can be used for some other purposes, including farm equipment.  As big a state as Nebraska is on ethanol, I think most gas stations carry nonethanol gas too, usually about a 10 cents per gallon more.
>
> Larry H.
>
>  
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> From: "Mike Schmudlach" <mschmudlach at charter.net>
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> The station has regular gas with out any ethanol. 
>
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> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Wilson
> Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 7:28 PM
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> Leaded?
>
> At 05:38 PM 7/17/2010, you wrote:
>   
>> There is A sation in Beloit Wis.that sells leaded with no ethanoal
>>
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>> ________________________________
>> From: Barney Van De Weert <bbvande at yahoo.com>
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>> Sent: Sat, July 17, 2010 7:38:29 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Sta-Bil
>>
>> As I understand it, ALL Gas now contains ethanoal, it was mandated when 
>> the price of gas went so high 2-3 years ago. Also it does not have to 
>> be listed anymore either. So the other 2 Stations probly also have it 
>> as well. The only way you can live in an area where its not added is not to
>>     
> live in the USA.
>   
>>  Barney Van De Weert
>> 3828 Heartwood St
>> Uniontown OH 44685
>>
>>
>> bbvande at yahoo.com
>> Cell# 330-760-5988
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>> ________________________________
>> From: cvill <cvill at frontiernet.net>
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>> Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 8:28:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Sta-Bil
>>
>> Of the three stations that I frequent, I did notice that one has a very 
>> small sign on the pump denoting 10 percent.  I stopped going to that 
>> one.  Does that mean that the other two do not have added alcohol?  I 
>> don't know, but it is not stated on the pumps.  Being EPA mandated, we 
>> will all be under the cloud at some point.  It could be the best is yet 
>> to come??
>>
>> Charlie V.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thomas O Mehrkam wrote:
>>     
>>> You must live an an area where the EPA has not mandated Oxygenated fuel.
>>> They add 10% Alcohol  to our gas. It is good a couple of months in a 
>>> clean tight can.
>>>
>>> Put it in an old tractor of heaven forbid a boat, Let it set six 
>>> months and you have problems. Of course we have high humidity here 
>>> on the Gulf Cost which makes matters worse.
>>>
>>> Gas 10 years ago lasted a whole lot longer than it does today.
>>>
>>> cvill wrote:
>>>
>>>       
>>>> We all have an opinion, Tim, and I do not disagree or think that 
>>>> anyone else is wrong.  Having said that, here is what I usually do.
>>>>
>>>> Buy good fuel and keep it clean and water free until you put it in 
>>>> the tank ( I have seen guys leave a gas can out of doors with no 
>>>> cap on it).  Add a spot of your favorite oil to todays very dry 
>>>> gasoline if you prefer.  For me that is currently two cycle oil.  I 
>>>> would just as soon drop a $5.00 bill into the tank as to add 
>>>> Sta-Bil.  The next rule is to start the motor at least once per 
>>>> month and if possible, drive the machine around the yard, lot, or 
>>>> as Dean Vison does, the block.  Take it out and enjoy it.  It keeps 
>>>> the oil in the gear cases moved around so the seals do not dry out 
>>>> and it keeps the tires flexed.  If you can not drive around every 
>>>> time, at least run the engine ten to fifteen minutes to insure that 
>>>> the carburetor is flushed of the fuel that has been standing in it. 
>>>> On my generators which I only test start about every six months, I 
>>>> will remove the gas to be used elsewhere and replace it with fresh 
>>>> every two years.  I have a wire tie tag on each where the test starts
>>>>         
> and fuel changes are recorded.
>   
>>>> All of the above keeps them starting and running for me.  Just my 2
>>>>         
> cents.
>   
>>>> Charlie V. in WNY
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tim Savelle wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>         
>>>>> Just replaced the gas tank on my '49 H.  A friend recommended
>>>>>           
>> Sta-Bil fuel
>>     
>>>>> stabilizer.  Is this a good thing to add to the gasoline?  Problems?
>>>>>  Concerns?  This friend has antique tractors, but I thought I 
>>>>> would get a 2nd (and 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc) opinion from you guys who 
>>>>> obviously know so much about vintage tractors.  Thanks, Tim
>>>>>
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