Any good gas advise ?

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mytee_hercules
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Re: Any good gas advise ?

#16 Post by mytee_hercules » Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:34 am

So, . . .

. . . now that this train has left the station and heading in no particular direction . . .

. . . let's try again -- Do you all believe that the erractic running of this engine (rpms fluxing uncontrollably between 800-3500) could be fixed or improved if I:

1. switch to a higher grade of gas or . . .

2. find a place that doesn't sell gas with 10% Ethanol or . . .

3. use an additive to the gas like octane booster or . . .

4. focus my efforts to see if the fuel pump is the issue or . . .

Still scratching my head on this one . . .
Hangin' in Little Rock . . .

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1996 Force 120hp 4-cyl 2-stroke
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Re: Any good gas advise ?

#17 Post by badmoonrising » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:54 am

I'd switch to a known good portable tank first and see if it improves.
Ed, Cheryl, Ethan and Aspen.
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Re: Any good gas advise ?

#18 Post by FloterBoter » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:16 pm

yeah, try some fresh fuel. later on, run a treatment of techron through once or twice a season.

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