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Originally Posted by ranger42c
No ethanol-free available around here.
What I can buy (E10) lasts only about 3 weeks in the outboard tank, runs fine in that motor (5-hp, 2-stroke, certified for E10) during it's "lifetime," but it starts separating after that. No stabilizer product that I've tried so far has done squat to extend that period.
-Chris
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From time to time I use ethanol in both 2 cycle engines on our 15' Smokercraft when ethanol free gas isn't available, with no ill effects. But I take some additional precautions, which were recommended by the outboard shop that serviced both engines.
I had the carbs on both outboards rebuilt with ethanol tolerant seals (After the 15 HP kickers carb plugged up that is!!)
* Disconnect the fuel lines on both engines and run the outboard until the residual fuel is burned out after each use.
* I never leave the fuel in the tanks for more than a month.
* Removable tanks should be stored out of direct sunlight so the fuel isn't constantly heated and then cooled.
* If you're not going to use the engine for a while, dump the remaining fuel into a car or lawn mower and use it up.