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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Methanol Based Fuels
Hello All You Sourdoughs out there and Happy New Year

I wanted to post a new subject concerning the use of methanol based fuels in the small engines I use on my prospecting equipment. I also wish to open this subject up for input.
Personally, I have had some trouble with these fuels in my small Honda Motors. With that in mind, rather then seeking an additive, I am simply not using this type of fuel. While dredging last month in Virginia, we were forced to run the 6.5 hp Honda with the choke slightly closed. I know this can be bad for the valves but had no choice due to time restraints and our location. That fuel has now been removed and I hope the problem fixed but will not know until we fire up the four inch dredge in the spring.
Since prospecting is my bag and not tuning an internal combustion engine; I ask for anyones suggestions.