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Old 04-19-2010, 01:26 PM
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Default I thought I'd ressurect this old thread.

I've been running trouble free for several years now with a 50/50 mix.

Just for the heck of it, I thought I'd try a tankful of our required reformulated gas. That's unleaded with 10% ethanol.

Lo & behold I made it about 20 miles away from home when the dreaded vapor lock occured just like before.

Yes...t's occuring at the electric fuel pump as the pump is distinctively quieter.

If I wait patiently at the side of the road for a 15-20 min cool down, it'll pump fine ( I can hear the difference in the pump) fire right up and I'm on my way.

anybody else having this problem?

OK ... now this: I've noticed some gas stations that offer "Ethanol Free" gas for "Recreational vehicles only"

I suspect this is intended for boats, ATVs and lawn mowers as I've heard that ethanol is not friendly to small engines.

I'll try some in my "Recreational vehicle" and let ya'll know.
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