jyoutz
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Have you checked local small airports? Most have E0 100 octane at the pumps.
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I suppose a person could make up something if so inclined but just getting onto airport property where the pumps are takes some doing if you don’t work there or have a plane…
I suppose a person could make up something if so inclined but just getting onto airport property where the pumps are takes some doing if you don’t work there or have a plane…
jyoutz
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I guess they have different policies at different small airports. I go to our local small airport, pull up to the pump, and fill the can. Credit card self service pumps.
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The nearest airports are like fenced camps...
Could be the 3 within viewing range are International Airports?
I'm on the frontage road of Oakland International 4 or 5 times weekly...
But even the 2 regional airports Hayward and Concord are totally secured by fence and controlled access...
Could be the 3 within viewing range are International Airports?
I'm on the frontage road of Oakland International 4 or 5 times weekly...
But even the 2 regional airports Hayward and Concord are totally secured by fence and controlled access...
jyoutz
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Well I guess things are different in California. At least the Bay Area. You just will have to run ethanol gas and run the equipment dry before you store it for the season. That works also.
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Right now I have several small engine carbs that are bad... 3 given to me because fuel problems and one is my low hour Honda Generator in the Service Van that went 10 months fueled and at the ready but turned out not ready...
My brother picked up a like new Craftsman ride on mower at an estate sale for 75 dollars...
It sat a couple of years due to the death of the owner... Carb was corroded inside... a new $35 carb from the internet and cured...
I use stable and so far items treated have been ok...
My brother picked up a like new Craftsman ride on mower at an estate sale for 75 dollars...
It sat a couple of years due to the death of the owner... Carb was corroded inside... a new $35 carb from the internet and cured...
I use stable and so far items treated have been ok...
jyoutz
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You can run the tank dry before long term storage and that works too.
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You just brought up a peeve of mine. Practically none of these small engine fuel tanks have an easy method of draining them. I make a practice of draining the old gas from my generator once a year and replace with new (E0). It is a pain since the only way to do it is from the carb supply line after the fuel shutoff and it is both at a hard place to get to and it is slow as heck.
Oaktree
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About 50/50 on small engine equipment I own.
jyoutz
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Agree. I have tried to use the equipment until nearly empty, then let the motor run dry. I guess an inline drain could be installed with a little ingenuity.
