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JHamill

07-22-2014 @ 10:03 AM

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I have been restoring a 1939 Ford tudor standard since 1990, but that's a story for another day. The engine is a rebuild 100hp flathead. Over the years I have gotten all kinds of advise about what kind of fuel to use. I have stayed away from Ethanol but now I find that even regular gas has ethanol added to it. What brand of gasoline do you recommend? Is Sta-bil 360 Ethanol fuel treatment something I should be using?

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07-22-2014 @ 10:25 AM

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Congrats on your restoration!
You are right, today's fuels are nothing to what they were 40 years ago. I would recommend two things. 1) try and use premium gas (most states this does not have ethanol in it). You could also look for non-oxgenated fuel for lawn mowers, small engines, snowmobiles, ATVs etc. 2) As for additives, I have been won over by Yamaha products that you get at a Marine Store. Yes, those boaters have their act together and make the best fuel stabilizer around Yama-lube Fuel Stabilizer. Just like we dont want to get stranded on the highway, boaters dont want to get stranded on the river or lake.
Otherwise, you may have to occasionally get some enthanol gas -- just try and get the stuff with the least amoung of enthanol mixed in.
Good luck and happy motoring in your 1939.

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07-22-2014 @ 11:37 AM

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You don't say where you are located, but this web site lists stations by state/city that sell gasoline with no ethanol in it.
http://pure-gas.org

Don't buy premium fuel thinking it is non-ethanol without checking the pump signage first. Every where I travel in the south and southeast premium fuel has the ethanol "up to 10%".

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07-22-2014 @ 2:23 PM

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Here, in Iowa, the 91 octane "premium" gas is not supposed to contain alcohol, but always does, as the multi grade pump hoses hold the end of the previous use. As the cheapest gas, 87 octane with alcohol, sells most, there is a good chance finding pure unleaded is slim and none. Non resistant fuel system parts, such as fuel pump diaphragms, rubber hoses, and rubber tipped carb float needles will be soften until they fail.

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07-23-2014 @ 8:11 AM

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Your 39 is a real beauty. You did a great job.

Most gas stabilizers will work for about 6 months with fresh gas. I add Seafoam to the gas every 4th tankful in the summer, to help get rid of the accumulated moisture and to keep the fuel system clean.

The most important step is to only buy gas from the busiest station you can find, so your chances of getting fresh gas with very little water are increased.

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07-23-2014 @ 10:26 AM

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Agree with the above, and about the Stabil: There is the original product, then there is the Marine Stabil, which is what you want in your fuel tank. The difference is that the Marine Stabil outgasses above the fuel level in your tank, depositing an oily film on the tank to prevent surface rust from the water content in Ethanol.

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07-24-2014 @ 9:56 PM

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Rated as even better than Sta-Bil by many are the "emzine" based ethanol stabilizers - must say that word on the label. Add before gas. I also add MMO for my valves.

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07-27-2014 @ 4:40 PM

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I'm surprised you say that only ethanol is available in Iowa. Casey's, a big Iowa chain, sells 87 in both ethanol and non ethanol grades and its 91 is non ethanol. The station in downtown Cedar Rapids has three pump nozzles, one for each grade, which ensures no mixture between tanks. They are clearly marked on the pumps. Sure beats buying chain saw gas from the big box stores.

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