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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Jonny Hotnuts on October 23, 2012, 11:41:49 PM

Title: storing race fuel
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts on October 23, 2012, 11:41:49 PM

I have a few gallons of expensive race fuel left over from this year at WOS. Is it possible to keep the fuel for 10 months (*want to use for dyno).

Is there a better way to store fuel so it doesnt degrade or should I run it in the lawn mower as I normally do.

~JH

BTW:

The fuel in question is ERC A8C (and one other I cant remember).....

Title: Re: storing race fuel
Post by: wobblywalrus on October 24, 2012, 12:26:06 AM

Fuel around here is stored in an airtight metal container with fuel stabilizer.  The container is selected that has the smallest air volume above the fuel.  The extra fuel is stored the same day the original can is opened so its most volatile fractions do not evaporate off.  Fuel that sits in an unsealed container for more than a day goes into the lawnmower or chainsaw.

Title: Re: storing race fuel
Post by: Dean Los Angeles on October 24, 2012, 12:37:59 AM

Gasoline will last a long time if stored properly, but it’s losing energy the entire time. Gasoline forms gum or varnish from the acids in the gasoline and from contact with the oxygen in the air and from the metal in the gas can.

Expensive lawn mower fuel beats dyno performance that isn't correct.