Tom Fleming
Well-known Member
Ok, just had my first truly bad experience with E10 fuel. 1949 KBS5 truck. started running like crap this spring. Tried a few things, then finally drained the fuel tank. Got about a gallon of gooey watery stuff, and the rest stinky fuel. so, got that replaced with non-ethanol fuel. Truck ran ok, but need about 1/3 choke to do anything. Last week, finally broke down and checked the carb (loaned truck to a friend, and he actually pulled the carb). Here is what was found:
So, here is the question. What are you guys using to treat ethanol fuel that will set for extended period? I have narrowed it down to Stabil 360 or Lucas Ethanol treatment. I really don't want to drain the fuel anytime it is going to sit for more than 3-4 weeks. I also don't want to pay $4.25 a gallon for non-ethanol fuel. Ultimately, I will do what I have to do, but thought I would ask here to see if I can go the "easy" way out...........
NOTE: Fuel tank was totally redone and lined. Carb was rebuilt from the ground up. All fuel lines brand new. Truck ran like a top all last year on E10 fuel, without issues. This happened over the winter/early spring........
So, here is the question. What are you guys using to treat ethanol fuel that will set for extended period? I have narrowed it down to Stabil 360 or Lucas Ethanol treatment. I really don't want to drain the fuel anytime it is going to sit for more than 3-4 weeks. I also don't want to pay $4.25 a gallon for non-ethanol fuel. Ultimately, I will do what I have to do, but thought I would ask here to see if I can go the "easy" way out...........
NOTE: Fuel tank was totally redone and lined. Carb was rebuilt from the ground up. All fuel lines brand new. Truck ran like a top all last year on E10 fuel, without issues. This happened over the winter/early spring........