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Old 03-24-2016, 05:34 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by dgil692014 View Post
E85 in these machines will ruin the rubber in the carbs, plus cause massive corision in the metal carbs. I run 100 oct avation fuel in all my small engines. its a better fuel and costs only 3.89 a gallon by me .
Only downside other than the extra $ and inconvience is the lead will foul the plugs so they may need more frequent replacement, no biggie.

I have alcohol in gas. I view it as a contaminent.

I had to have the fuel pump of my car replaced. The alcohol ate its seals and my wallet.
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