just had 22gals of gas pumped out of my boat . the mechanic said it look and smelled mostly like water to him . i havent ran this boat since august 09 . thanks chris v for the tread on getting rid of old gas .i keep trying to crank my 225hp but it wouldnt run but about 20 seconds.no more fill ups (80 gals) unless im going out gonna try to always keep new gas in it.
210CCSEAPRO 225merc.
simiretired
15’ High Tide
50hp RUDE
its either water or gas, cant smell and look like mostly anything, kind of like being pregnant.
the two dont mix, so if you look at it in a bucket, it will be completely seperated
I’m now at www.teamcharlestonmarine.com
i was told it was water. but i havent a clue why its there
210CCSEAPRO 225merc.
simiretired
15’ High Tide
50hp RUDE
i just called him back and he tried it in a bottle with some oil and it wouldnt mix now i need to know why its there!
210CCSEAPRO 225merc.
simiretired
15’ High Tide
50hp RUDE
I believe it’s called phase seperation. The ethanol absorbs water…up to a point and then it seperates. Water and ethanol drops to the bottom of the tank. The gas that is left is low on the old octane. If you care to read it here is a good link with a small novel on the issue.
http://fuelschool.blogspot.com/2009/02/phase-separation-in-ethanol-blended.html
84’ 18 Privateer
08’ Yamaha 90
There are always greater fish than you have caught, always the lure of greater task and achievement, always the inspiration to seek, to endure, to find.
Condensation can also occur, esp if it has sat up a while, just from temp chages and all the humid air around here.
I try to keep my tanks either FULL or Empty, but not between.