macgregor
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Hey good to see your response, we met on the forum last year at some point in the spring, and I remember you saying you usually goto Chez Philias, for wings, and I think thats tonight ;-)......might see you there some time, I certainly will recognise that sled of yours, shes a real beauty. Cheers Greg.
PS. I could use a little guidance as I am so new to the area and the trails, where on the trails do you find it reliable to fill up, I have stintson in Navan, and Mr . Gas in Chenney, would be my closest places, but I have to verify the hours of operation. but what else would be close to me in Hammond, there is nothing in Hammond itslef, bourget nothing, and I heard sarsfield mentioned, but not open on the weekend I was told. I headed toward Clarence my last time out to see where to get gas there, but I never made it, the trail ended and dumped me out to a road called Henri road, I turned left and drove the side of the road then turned right on Landry and no indication as to where the trail picked up again, was heading down the side of the road that seemed like it might head into town, but wasn't sure, so I turned back. Defenitly wil be out and about this weekend to try and get my bearings. Cheers Greg.
PS. I could use a little guidance as I am so new to the area and the trails, where on the trails do you find it reliable to fill up, I have stintson in Navan, and Mr . Gas in Chenney, would be my closest places, but I have to verify the hours of operation. but what else would be close to me in Hammond, there is nothing in Hammond itslef, bourget nothing, and I heard sarsfield mentioned, but not open on the weekend I was told. I headed toward Clarence my last time out to see where to get gas there, but I never made it, the trail ended and dumped me out to a road called Henri road, I turned left and drove the side of the road then turned right on Landry and no indication as to where the trail picked up again, was heading down the side of the road that seemed like it might head into town, but wasn't sure, so I turned back. Defenitly wil be out and about this weekend to try and get my bearings. Cheers Greg.
apltx08 said:macgregor said:
90% of fuels now have some sort of ETHANOL or TRACTOL in PETRO Canada fuels, specialy us in eastern Canada...Corn grower s love it!!! I wonder why! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I use 2oz. of SEAFOAM per full tank, the best all around product, LUBES, STABILIZES, CLEANS...
Like Len said, keep your tank full at ALL times, I keep mine in a heated garage and never had any issues, I keep gas in reserve in 5 gal containers and top her off after every ride.
apltx08
TY 4 Stroke God
Get yourself a couple of 5gal/20L jerry cans and haul your gas home, I like PETROCAN gas or Shell, the only Shell stations around are in Ottawa and that makes it a pain to haul in a SUV , unless you have a Pick-up truck, I hate the smell in a SUV or car...ONLY use regular 87 octane.
PS check you PM.
PS check you PM.
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
Hauling gas in cans is probably the best way there is to get moisture and contamination in your fuel. If you set a can of gas on cold concrete the moisture in the fuel will settle rapidly. Do that a few times and you can get a lot of water in the can.
I never use metal cans. They are also prone to rusting when the water settles out in the bottom of the can.
However, I siphon from plastic containers. I make sure the hose does not go to the bottom of the container. This way, the water is not transferrer to the sled. I never pour from the container, except when I am disposing of the fuel/crap left in the bottom of the container. Also, I never lend fuel containers to friends. I used to. But after speeding hours cleaning my tractor's fuel tank and carb, I still ended up replacing the carb because a passage was plugged. The contamination was introduced by my friend. I hate to say it. But, "can control" is critical!
I never use metal cans. They are also prone to rusting when the water settles out in the bottom of the can.
However, I siphon from plastic containers. I make sure the hose does not go to the bottom of the container. This way, the water is not transferrer to the sled. I never pour from the container, except when I am disposing of the fuel/crap left in the bottom of the container. Also, I never lend fuel containers to friends. I used to. But after speeding hours cleaning my tractor's fuel tank and carb, I still ended up replacing the carb because a passage was plugged. The contamination was introduced by my friend. I hate to say it. But, "can control" is critical!
apltx08
TY 4 Stroke God
In 2010 I doubt you'll find METAL gas cans, their no longer legal in Canada anymore, 2nd of all I keep my gas cans full in my outdoor unheated shed...so if theirs any WATER its FROZEN which I havn't had in the past 15 yrs I've been doing it this way.
KEITHFD
Extreme
I've been doing some research on fuel problems. One thing I read was never add anything with alcohol to fuel than contains ethanol. Apparently it makes the problems worse.
I was wondering if anyone has tried Marine Stabil. The add says it contains four times as much carb cleaning additives, hopefully not alcohol.
I was wondering if anyone has tried Marine Stabil. The add says it contains four times as much carb cleaning additives, hopefully not alcohol.
KEITHFD
Extreme
VT_BluYamaha54
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As was already said: Don't add isopropyl to ethanol formulated fuels (gasohol)!! When you do, you are changing the concentration of alcohol which is a water "magnet".
From Day One, I have run a Sta Dri water absorption "bag" in my tank which I replace about every other year. Several powersports dealers carry them. Here is one: http://www.spankysparts.com/snowmobile-accessories.html I recommend these since you don't have to carry anything or remember whether or not to add anything to your fuel. It is also more cost effective than buying "dry gas" since it is less than $10. Buy it, drop it in the tank and then retrieve it via the attached cord after a season or two.
Good advice in the earlier post to fuel up at the end of the day to prevent moisture formation.[/url]
From Day One, I have run a Sta Dri water absorption "bag" in my tank which I replace about every other year. Several powersports dealers carry them. Here is one: http://www.spankysparts.com/snowmobile-accessories.html I recommend these since you don't have to carry anything or remember whether or not to add anything to your fuel. It is also more cost effective than buying "dry gas" since it is less than $10. Buy it, drop it in the tank and then retrieve it via the attached cord after a season or two.
Good advice in the earlier post to fuel up at the end of the day to prevent moisture formation.[/url]
KEITHFD
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Thanks for the info VT, but I couldn't find the product you mentioned on the site you gave. I'm really interested in it and would appreciate any additional info you could provide. Thanks.
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If you go to that web page, it is the 4th item down in the far right hand column of items on the page. "Sta-Dri Water Cell" $8.95
