Here is a video and lots of other videos explaining the problems caused by using ethanol gas in small engines. You can still purchase ethanol free gas at some gas stations.
Ethanol fuel problems in small engines
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Phase seperation occurs when ethanol combines with water in the gas, forming a soupy goop that sinks to the bottom of the tank. No fuel additive can effectivly reverse phase seperation.
Click on this link to find stations in your area with ethanol-free gas.
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I just read at Wikipedia that Coleman camp fuel cannot be used as a substutue for gasoline. Only 50-55 octane rating...detonation will occur.
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I just read at Wikipedia that Coleman camp fuel cannot be used as a substutue for gasoline. Only 50-55 octane rating...detonation will occur.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_fuel
it cannot be used bor 4 stroke motors.NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8sComment
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More than a few of us use camp fuel it in our gas RC boats. No detonation problems in my Zenoah (I think 8.9:1 compression). Power may be slightly less than pump gas but my boat can run with the pack no problem. The big advantages are unlimited shelf life, doesn't eat carb diaphragms and no smell. I keep my boats in the basement and the wife doesn't complain. I have a friend who is going to get me a couple gallons of 100LL AVGAS. I'm going to give that a shot and/or mix it with the Colemans.Mike Chirillo
www.capitolrcmodelboats.com
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More than a few of us use camp fuel it in our gas RC boats. No detonation problems in my Zenoah (I think 8.9:1 compression). Power may be slightly less than pump gas but my boat can run with the pack no problem. The big advantages are unlimited shelf life, doesn't eat carb diaphragms and no smell. I keep my boats in the basement and the wife doesn't complain. I have a friend who is going to get me a couple gallons of 100LL AVGAS. I'm going to give that a shot and/or mix it with the Colemans.
for me its the smell factor
from my experience though, mixing with other fuels did not work out well for my 5B.NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8sComment
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http://trufuel50.com/default.aspx
...Last edited by detox; 05-05-2012, 10:04 AM.Comment
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