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Old May 11, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Problem solved.

Gas still smells funny, though LOL.
That's the corn......
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Old May 11, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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That's the corn......
Funny compared to when I pumped it, that is. LOL. Car runs fine, though, so no worries.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 01:21 PM
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Post us up on logs. I would be interested in what kind of power/timing you can squeeze out of this tank of gas vs a new tank of e85. That would be a great thread for e85 degradation.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Trims can give you a good idea of the differences in ethanol percentage it is compared to before.

A ethanol sensor won't be able to tell you since it doesn't sense actual ethanol.

The test tube test will though.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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I'll be doing new trim logs, but I have a new inlet, so it wouldn't be apples to apples. Would I still be able to tell? Would the change be significant?
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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Do you have a test tube tester?
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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Why in Heck would I have test tubes?
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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Why in Heck would I have test tubes?
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Ooooh. Since I will start using e85 for track days, I will probably get a test kit. Other than tuning on it for fun, I'm all about pump gas.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 05:37 AM
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I think I paid like $2 for a tube off amazon. Just need distilled water and you're golden. I didnt know there was a "kit"
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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I think I paid like $2 for a tube off amazon. Just need distilled water and you're golden. I didnt know there was a "kit"

http://www.marinepartssource.com/new...0Fuel%20Tester
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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Yup you can find them for cheap and even make your own if you wanted.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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5.46... this may be breaking the bank...
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Old May 12, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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5.46... this may be breaking the bank...
Depends on how many days until pay day LOL
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Old May 12, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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Flea bay E-85 "special"

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/10-ml-graduated-cylinder
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