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Old 01-05-2013, 03:42 PM
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Hey guys,  Recently visited the most respected small engine repair shop in town.  He stated that over 90 % of all repairs on mowers, weedeaters, ect are now  fuel related.  He said that alot of the carbs are still clogged up after cleaning them and have to be replaced with new carbs.  Advised to always keep your fuel tanks full of gas to prevent condensation to bond with ethanol.  He stated an easy test to see if your gas station actually has pure gas is.   Use a cheap glass rain gauge.    Put exactly one inch of water in it.  put 3 inches of gas in it.  wait 15 minutes.  if the water level rises and fuel becomes cloudy your gas has ethanol in it. 

Hope this helps     later