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Old 30-12-10, 03:20
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Just use regular unleaded fuel and you will be fine. All mvers that I know do that without a problem, I do too.

I only stated to stay away from the UPI farm stations and others that promote ethanol in the fuel. Typically there is more added in winter »(gas line antifreeze)

Do not use premium in your vintage vehicle as they were not intended to run on high octane levels. Of course the experts will chime in here, there is an exception to every rule, that being situations where an engine has been rebuilt to modern standards or suped up etc.
As far as changinging things to accomodate modern fuel in the system, neoprene fuel line from the auto parts store, modern fuel pump rebuild kits etc are a minimal investment and not really a big deal, if, and should you feel the need to go that way.

What mv do you have?
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Old 30-12-10, 05:03
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hi Chris i have a 43 GPW and a 44 WC51 3/4 ton truck. Rob
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Old 30-12-10, 05:51
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Speaking from harsh experience, ethanol will cause "issues" long term.

There is a marine targeted fuel stabiliser the name of which escapes me but then its been a long day, may be Stabil brand, that specifically targets ethanol fuel stabilisation. USE IT.

My 2 cents worth

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Old 30-12-10, 09:03
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Yes Robin I have heard of this brand STA-BIL. It is being imported here to the UK. Unfortunately there is a 6 week delay. Does anyone know another brand in UK? At the moment our fuel has only a 5% Ethanol content, but soon to be 10% then 15%. And zen ven all your vehicles are kaput! Vee vill attack.

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Old 31-12-10, 08:03
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Here in Aus our regular unleaded petrol is incorrectly labeled. It should be called "Sh*t that will burn". I should also point out that it will only burn if used within a few weeks of purchase.
My old F15 gets driven maybe 3 times a year, so for that reason I use a fuel stabiliser. It is made by Lucas in the US so should be readily available in North America. It is as dear as poison but has stopped the fuel from going off (and stinking), and stops the carburetor seals from drying out too. I have also noticed that the fuel drain-back is reduced, too. In my previous job I sold it to people who were putting boats into storage over winter, etc. I recommend it.
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