Does anyone know if a stainless steel fuel tank is available for a BJ8, and where can I get one? Some sites on the net are saying that aluminum gasoline tanks in boats will severely corrode if ethano
Dave - Ali tanks will only corrode if in constant we contact with steel. Isolate the tank from the boot bottom with rubber strips and a good coat of paint and you'll never have a problem. Alan -- Sen
Hey Dave, don't you have a choice at the bowser? Ethanol or not? High octane or not? The original factory owners manual says healeys need 100 -105 British octane. That's 100- 105 imperial (RON) Not U
Someday, hopefully, the ruling elite will stop burning our food. Al Main Tricarb _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggest
Thanks for the tip regarding the paint and rubber isolation, Alan! I presume you mean to paint the OUTSIDE of the tank only. Ethanol would probably remove any inside tank coating and probably plug th
Unfortunatey ethanol is NOT A CHOICE at gas pumps (bowsers?) in the US midwest. ALL gasoline in the midwest US contains at least 10 % ethanol and some can contain much more. Low octane ("regular") o
One must take note that stainless steel is heavier than mild steel, and roger --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave Murph
Careful research can locate a few "real" gas supplies, even in the Midwest: http://pure-gas.org/ Ron --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
Here is a choice of ethanol free stations. Not that much more expensive, find one near you. Rob http://pure-gas.org/ Here are the ones in WA. http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WA ______________
Most gas without etoh is sold near the water. Ethanol will actually dissolve built in fiberglass gas tanks of may boats and turn it into gum (see boatus articles). Not hard to find if there is a mari
Yes, there are a few ethanol free stations. Very few and far between. If you are lucky enough to live near one, use it. If not --? The closest one listed for me would be about 180 miles one way. Not
snot-like goop ethanol and water make, especially after it sits for awhile. This is the first I've heard of Ethanol corroding tanks. <roadwarriordave@hotmail.com> Tank for Big Healeys @autox.team.ne
Author: Martin Jansen <jule_enterprisesah@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:54:06 -0700 (PDT)
Dave, you are correct on your analysis of ethanol in gasoline. It will corrode any steel tank isolated or not. Painting the tank will not stop this process. Auto manufacturers today make fuel tanks a
I'll bet that the defeat was a disappointment to those who would LIKE to see all older vehicles off the road. They WILL try that, or something else, again! (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH
Martin ~ You are absolutely correct in everything you stated, but I think your last statement (It is also corrosive in aluminiumum tanks, carburetoror parts and rubber components) should have been at
Sorry Martin, but these are not true statements. Several car makers still use steel for fuel tanks. My daily driver a 2005 Volvo is a PZEV (Partial zero emission vehicle) and has a stainless tank. Wh
Mike - you are so right. I need to get fresh gas every week just to start my brand new lawn mower to mow the lawn! _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http:
I don't know what kind of gas you have. Our California Regular seems to work flawlessly for at least a year in weedeater and generator service. Of course I add a pouch of fuel preservative same as I
I've had really good luck with all my motors, old and new, 2 and 4 stroke using an enzyme additive called Startron. You can get it from Amazon. _______________________________________________ Healeys
I went to the Startron web site and using their dealor locator see that it is available at my local Home Depot among other stores such as Wal-Mart, West Marine Products, Strauss Auto and several mari