[Spridgets] Not LBC Generator flooded ideas?

Linda Grunthaner grunthaner at gmail.com
Sat Apr 11 22:13:32 MDT 2015 

Just found this un read. I'll try some higher octane this summer thanks for
the tip.
Lin

On Thursday, March 5, 2015, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> The 100 octane LL works fine in 2 stroke engines.  The reason I have it
> around in the first place is because I use it in the Rotax 2 stroke engine
> on my ultralight.  Also, works great in the weed wacker, chain saw, string
> trimmer, etc.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Mar 4, 2015, at 5:59 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','grunthaner at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Wow Rick and Kent interesting facts. now regarding the 2 stroke Rick are
> you using the 100 octane? Also Kent I get the ether being oilless and leads
> to scoring the metal but has anyone made an ether combined with an oil for
> our 2 stroke engines? I hate starting the "New" foreign made weed wacker
> and chain saw. But like I said earlier I'll pick up the battery operated
> pull starter for the weed wacker but the chainsaw will be a problem.
>
> Lin
> "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Sprtenut
>
> On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 4:27 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>
>> I use 100 octane LL avgas in my small engines.  It's pricey compared to
>> auto gas, but works so much better it's worth the extra cost.  My 39 year
>> old snowblower thinks the stuff is wonderful.  :-)
>>
>> Sent from my keyboard
>>
>> On Jan 28, 2015, at 12:59 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>
>> Two points to ponder... The first is ether in a diesel. Back in the day I
>> worked for Avis Truck Division and we leased/rented trucks. We used to get
>> semis back with blown engines. The drivers would use the onboard cold
>> weather starting system (ether injection) to boost power when going up
>> long, steep hills. It is kind of like using NOX for a second too long!
>> Bang, you broke it...
>>
>> The second is using ether to start a 2 stroke motor. Bad choice because
>> it washes the oil off the cylinders and can make it possible for scoring to
>> occur. The rings dig into the cylinder wall and leave a groove (scored)
>> whereby the compression leaks out into the crankcase.
>>
>> Today's pump gas degrades much faster than ever before. If you can find
>> gas with no ethanol, use that in your small engines and you will not
>> experience so many starting/running issues.
>>
>> My 02,
>>
>> Kent
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM, Cebridge via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ether ( starting fluid) should not even be in a car persons vocabulary!!
>>> Have seen soooo many motors turned into junk because of it.  Ever seen the
>>> head studs ripped out of the block of a diesel engine or a rod snapped in
>>> half !!
>>> Ill always opt for gasoline vapors off of a rag with gas on it.  Just my
>>> mileage lol
>>>
>>> Leo
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 27, 2015, at 10:57 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Most starting fluid is ether, which is a LOT more volatile than
>>> gasoline.  That's why a balky engine will fire up on the stuff.  It does
>>> work in two-stroke engines, but in any engine only use the smallest amount
>>> you can get away with.  Be especially careful with the two-strokes as they
>>> are lubed by the fuel-oil mixture and starting fluid washes the oil away.
>>>
>>> Sent from my keyboard
>>>
>>> On Jan 27, 2015, at 9:24 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','grunthaner at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Spridget Professors,
>>> Thanks so much again for all the help, you guys are so important to me.
>>> I remember telling Frank when we went to pick up my Bugeye only a year or
>>> two before he left us that besides being sad that my father passed away I
>>> was technically lost not knowing where to get good answers to my technical
>>> questions. But you guys on this list and Frank's genius put my mind at
>>> ease. With threads like these I feel like I just walked out of a classroom
>>> with brilliant instructors that made the class the best class ever.
>>>
>>> Snow was 12"-18" and no need for the genny but so happy I have it ready
>>> for both myself and my neighbor and her 2 small boys and any friends or
>>> family with there pets that will come over if needed. I tried to post my
>>> youtube of the genny running but forgot my youtube password. I'll try again
>>> after I shovel the snow as it will freeze tonight and some more snow later
>>> in the week.
>>>
>>> Special thanks to:
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> Kevin
>>> Trevor
>>> Guy
>>> Hal
>>> Peter
>>> John
>>> Billy
>>>
>>> Happy Spridgeting, and thank you Professors,
>>> Linda : )
>>>
>>> PS If anyone can tell me why is it that when ever I finally end up using
>>> starting fluid most engines fire right up and can I use it in a 2 stroke
>>> engine carburetor being they use oil and gas mixture. My weed wacker and my
>>> chain saw kill me arm trying to get them started after sitting a week or
>>> two.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','refisk at chartermi.net');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Woohoo!  Glad you got it going.  Hope the storm leaves you alone and
>>>> you don't need it.  :-)
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my keyboard
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 26, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> She runs.....Yippi.
>>>> I got spark with both plugs and it didn't start then I sprayed Starting
>>>> fluid and didn't start, then I put the spray hose way into the carb and it
>>>> must have reached it and she fired right up.
>>>> Thank you all for your help. It's this list with great guys that got me
>>>> there as always I love you guys!
>>>> Stay safe and warm.
>>>> Linda
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 7:13 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com
>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','healeyrik at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I vote with Hal.  You can't leave new gas in the tank for long before
>>>>> it goes bad.  Friend had a similar problem with a chain saw and took it in
>>>>> for repair.  The old gas was drained and replaced with fresh.  Everything
>>>>> was fine.  Small engine guy told him most of his repairs now were fixing
>>>>> bad gasoline.  I'd try draining all the old stuff, not just some of it.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I would hate to drain 6 gallons of gas it would take a long time. I
>>>>>> added 2 gallons to the 4 that I started with. My little Sprite always runs
>>>>>> with year old gas.
>>>>>> I really wish I got a genny with elect start.
>>>>>> Off I go.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM, Hal Faulkner via Spridgets <
>>>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','spridgets at autox.team.net');>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lin,
>>>>>>> If there is any of the old petrol left in the tank drain it and
>>>>>>> replace with fresh!  Modern fuels will absorb water and become quite
>>>>>>> unusable.
>>>>>>> I also recommend that you switch to an alternator.....
>>>>>>> Hal
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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>>
>> --
>> Kent
>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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