[Milsurplus] [BoatAnchors] Little "Field Day" Genny, Remarkable Price.

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I wonder if adding a small amount of lead additive could help? I know it won't counteract the corrosive properties of ethanol, but perhaps it might add some additional lubrication? I had always thought that the problem with ethanol was it ate rubber and other soft gasket-y type things. 

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From: Milsurplus [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of B. Smith
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2016 10:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] [BoatAnchors] Little "Field Day" Genny, Remarkable Price.

It looks like a nice package including a DC output for charging etc. The problem is the fuel. Ethanol has been reported to be very corrosive and harmful to small engines. I have had luck  using "premixed" premium fuel purchased at Lowe's, Home Depot etc. on my 2 cycle equipment but the fuel is expensive. I've recently had to completely rebuild a Honda generator carb due to damage by using Ethanol fuel over a several year period.
You can read up on the corrosive problem by searching for:
               ethanol gasoline small engine damage.
k4che

On 1/10/2016 7:49 AM, David Stinson via BoatAnchors wrote:
> Little 1000 W (1200 peak) genny for $99 with free shipping.  Has 
> anyone ordered one of these?
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/371410947184
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