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Mad dog
When you read about race engines that burn ethanol (Indy Cars) they are designed for that type fuel and they are rebuilt after practically every time out on the track. The trick to making your engine last longer with E-blend fuel is to make sure it is completely out of the carb before up put it away EVERY time you put it away. Two or three days may be OK but any longer will cause problems. I have a good friend who is into using ethanol and he suggested running my engine dry at the ramp and then spray a shot of WD-40 in the carb and crank it a few times. He says this will keep the varnish from building up in the carb and plugging the fuel ports. Any body else tried this?
Ok about a year ago we started seeing issues but they go even further than just carbs.Just got my driftboat motor out of the shop, had to have the carb completely rebuilt! Not cheap!!! Not only did I lose some quality fishing time this winter I might as well be throwin' money out the window!
Be carefull where you buy your fuel and what goes in your tank!