[FC] Winter storage

[J R Read]

Marine Formula Sta-Bil

If you act quickly (before 12/31) there is a coupon available which will 
give you up to $10. back on a mail in rebate.  I just mailed mine yesterday.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben and Lynn Stiles" <lbstiles at verizon.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 3:16 PM
Subject: [FC] Winter storage


> Greetings FCers-
>
> What are folks using to stabilize that false "fuel" in their tanks
> called Ethanol?
>
> In past winters, I have gotten the trucks out of the barn every two
> weeks or so and idled them in the driveway so that things could move and
> warm up and the battery could charge a bit. Worked (works) well, but...
>
> There is a big puddle of water under the exhaust pipe when I am done
> since Ethanol is mostly water. This will rot our fuel tanks, fuel lines,
> mess with our fuel pumps, etc.
>
> Is there a reliable additive that will help to keep things fresh? I have
> tried to find ethanol-free gas locally, but those who sell it are
> getting harder to find- and soon it will be impossible as new regulation
> comes into play.
>
> All this from a money-hungry giant of an industry that wants us to think
> there is an oil shortage...and wants our old cars with real metal parts
> off the roadways.
>
> To them I say unceremoniously..."bah humbug!"
>
> Ben
>
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