Using gas with 10% ethanol

[ol'George]

When the old Kohler single 6.5 to 1 compression air cooled engines were designed/built the gasoline had Tetraethyl lead in it.
Lead lubricated the valve seats to reduce recession into the block(heads in the case of OHV engines) of the valve seats.
I remember it well.
It also was also an anti knock compound in higher compression engines.
Along came the Kalli-forneah smog fighters in the late 60's early the 70's and said we had to have
Catalytic converters and air pumps. Blaw blaw blaw.
and the lead made a swift exit from fuel.

Then the bu-raw-kats said oh we gotta put corn likker in the gasoline to be enviro friendly, not knowing their ass from a hole in the ground that it causes more emissions to till,plant, harvest, transport and refine it than normal non likker gasoline does, but what do I know? I just grow it and count my added profits.

Just like some idiot decided to add MTBE to gasoline till it polluted the ground water we drink, so it was quickly removed and hushed up.
( google it)
That was when corn likker was substituted.

I have seen a lot in my 7+ decades, some good, some plum stupid.

Non likker added gas, is not approved for on road usage, that is why the pumps have a short hose, just like some of our elected representatives have short brains. Blaw blaw blaw.
And they charge more for it to discourage its usage.

I'm glad we have a choice how to spend our money.
I just wish the people we elect were more ed ewe kated as to what they vote on
as well as representing the majority of those who elected them, not who contributed the most to get them elected.

The media tells up what they want us to know, and slants it their way.
It was not that way "back in the day"
Aw well today is a gift that is why its called "the present"
its tomorrow I fear, for my great grand children.

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by ol'George

When the old Kohler single 6.5 to 1 compression air cooled engines were designed/built the gasoline had Tetraethyl lead in it.
Lead lubricated the valve seats to reduce recession into the block(heads in the case of OHV engines) of the valve seats.
I remember it well.
It also was also an anti knock compound in higher compression engines.
Along came the Kalli-forneah smog fighters in the late 60's early the 70's and said we had to have
Catalytic converters and air pumps. Blaw blaw blaw.
and the lead made a swift exit from fuel.

Then the bu-raw-kats said oh we gotta put corn likker in the gasoline to be enviro friendly, not knowing their ass from a hole in the ground that it causes more emissions to till,plant, harvest, transport and refine it than normal non likker gasoline does, but what do I know? I just grow it and count my added profits.

Just like some idiot decided to add MTBE to gasoline till it polluted the ground water we drink, so it was quickly removed and hushed up.
( google it)
That was when corn likker was substituted.

I have seen a lot in my 7+ decades, some good, some plum stupid.

Non likker added gas, is not approved for on road usage, that is why the pumps have a short hose, just like some of our elected representatives have short brains. Blaw blaw blaw.
And they charge more for it to discourage its usage.

I'm glad we have a choice how to spend our money.
I just wish the people we elect were more ed ewe kated as to what they vote on
as well as representing the majority of those who elected them, not who contributed the most to get them elected.

The media tells up what the want us to know, and slants it their way.
It was not that way "back in the day"
Aw well today is a gift that is why its called "the present"
its tomorrow I fear, for my great grand children.

Interesting read: https://archive.epa.gov/mtbe/web/html/gas.html

[garydee]

I have enjoyed reading the many posts by Grand Members on the OCC website and I appreciate the knowledge they share, gained through their many years of life experience. "O'l George" and "Farmall450" deserve to be commended for both their wisdom and generosity, for taking the time to educate many of us, who are in need of more education, with regards to all things pertaining to tractors and the engines that power them.

Thanks so much!

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by garydee

I have enjoyed reading the many posts by Grand Members on the OCC website and I appreciate the knowledge they share, gained through their many years of life experience. "O'l George" and "Farmall450" deserve to be commended for both their wisdom and generosity, for taking the time to educate many of us, who are in need of more education, with regards to all things pertaining to tractors and the engines that power them.

Thanks so much!

Wow, rolling out the red carpet : D

[garydee]

Experienced Grand and Senior Members deserve much praise and appreciation for all they do to help the rest of us on OCC to learn more of what we need to know...to further our knowledge and enjoyment of Cub Cadets!

Younger adults, who often think they know it all...lack a vast amount of knowledge and information that can only be gained through the sharing of life experiences by older adults. Everyone can benefit greatly from truly educated and experienced adults, who are willing to share their valuable knowledge (FOR FREE) on this site.

Please keep on sharing!

[ol'George]

Easy on the young-ens
They is ah gonna pick our nursing homes
Back in the day:
I worked part time in a Sunoco filling station during high school, 42 hours a week.
I was paid $0.95 an hour and sold regular gas (leaded) for $0.17 a gallon.
The only Unleaded gas available was called "white gas" for Coleman type lanterns, and low compression "tractor gas"

30 Weight bulk oil in a glass bottle out of a hand crank 60 gallon dispenser, was $0.25 a quart
10, 20 and 30 weight oil in a metal can was $0.35 a quart, and a better rated oil was $0.55 a Qt.
10W30 ( something new) was sold for $0.65 a quart.
Mc Donald's was just opening and a burger was $0.15
Lucky strike smokes were $0.22 at the Rexall drug store /soda fountain and in dispensing machines outside the gas stations, they were $0.25 but they packaged 2 pennies in each wrapper as your change when you put in a quarter.

[garydee]

Wow, ol' George...you have a great memory! Can't be too old...

Your posts are always both informative and entertaining! Thanks for sharing what it was like years ago when gas was cheap and Men were Men!

[ol'George]

Old is a state of mind.
and of all the things I've misplaced, I miss my mind the most.

[CubDieselFan]

I stopped using gas additives years ago after I had bad luck with Star-Tron. I used it in a new pressure washer and the carb gummed up between the first and second use. Here are some great videos from Taryl. There’s your dinner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY3CXmk19Ag