Old Gas
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Printed Date: April-27-2024 at 3:11am
Topic: Old Gas
Posted By: harddock
Subject: Old Gas
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 7:53pm
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In an effort to re-launch a pontoon boat that hasn't seen water in several years I am doing the carbs, filters etc. and decided to siphon out all the old gas. Not sure how well it was treated and with all the ethanol problems ( boat was put away not running well) . My question is how to dispose of approx. 15 gals of old ethanol based stale gas.? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 8:33pm
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Kevin, I evaporate mine however, 15 gal. is a lot! I do the same with left over solvents I've used for cleaning. The EPA loves me!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 9:19pm
| Assuming it's not full of water or crud, I burn old gas (a little at a time if in large qty) through something more tolerant of mediocre fuel. Cars and the lawnmower are prime examples. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 9:38pm
By what process do you evaporate it? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 9:56pm
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Jeff, I put several gals. at a time in the oil drain pan and set it outside under cover so it doesn't get rained on. On warm sunny days, I'll set it directly in the sun. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 11:09pm
would hate to be a sparrow in your neighborhood. ...do you put up a little sign "This way to your final birdbath"..... ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 11:40pm
| I burn mine in my truck. I'll run a gallon at a time. |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: May-28-2015 at 1:31am
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i usually dispose of all my bad gas and unknown oil mixes into rental cars or equipment when i return it. The solution to pollution is dilution. if you add enough good gas the bad gas becomes good again right? ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: john b
Date Posted: May-28-2015 at 3:00am
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I burn it in my car. My Mustangs came with about 20 gallons of gas that was more than 10 years old. Put it all in for two fill ups. Car was slow but it worked. I would not try it in a direct injection engine however. ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: May-28-2015 at 10:11am
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We have a yearly no questions asked fluid recycling event around these parts- it is spectacular, you don't even get out of the truck and it just all goes away. I am usually good for pretty close to a hundred gallons of various stuff a year, might be worth checking the local municipality webpage to see if they do the same. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: May-28-2015 at 9:17pm
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My Mother likes Manhattens. But "upside down" two parts vermouth, one part bourbon. The correct Manhatten is two parts bourbon and one vermouth. I slip some of the old gas in lieu of the vermouth, however, 15 gallons would kill her. ------------- Js |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: May-28-2015 at 9:32pm
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are those sweet or dry vermouth i know a gin martini (my favorite)is made with dry but every once in a while i like the gin with sweet 5 olives no red thing.. i know you nautique owners are generally beer drinkers but you might want to try the formula owners drink of choice martinis (gin of course) ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: May-29-2015 at 10:51am
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Sweet Vermouth, if I make it wrong for her its BIG trouble. 89 and can be as mean as a junkyard dog. ------------- Js |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: May-29-2015 at 10:44pm
| In my city they have a free drop off location for toxics including Oil, Gas or Antifreeze. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-30-2015 at 9:44am
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I can put just about anything out on the curb with a 'Free' sign on it & it disappears within 2 hrs. I suppose the fire dept may not like gas out there though . . . ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-30-2015 at 10:01am
Once a year we too have the free drop off. The last time I went to drop off leftovers, they didn't like the 2 gal. of Creosote wood preservative that I found when cleaning out the boathouse. They however were very happy to give me direction to an environmental disposal company where I could pay $100 for the 2 gal.!! I still have the 2 gal.------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: xarmypilot
Date Posted: May-30-2015 at 11:51am
Pete - If you had a dozen or so untreated railroad ties, I think you'd be in business ------------- '87 SN 2001 http://mbbw.com/WIP/DSCN9620.JPG" rel="nofollow - '68 Chris~Craft Grand Prix (Past family boat) '72 Checkmate Mx16 (Past family boat) "Speed is life, altitude is life insurance" |
Posted By: john b
Date Posted: May-30-2015 at 12:57pm
------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-30-2015 at 2:10pm
Rob, I think railroad ties and the bottom of utility poles are the only items the EPA still allows to be treated with the Creosote! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: June-20-2015 at 2:23pm
Take a bath in it Pete, and we will have you preserved forever.!  ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jhersey29
Date Posted: June-20-2015 at 2:44pm
Maybe its wood Creosote instead of coal and you've got enough laxative for a life time. |