08-25-2013, 02:29 PM
[quote idahoron]Ethanol is a huge problem for outboards. The alcohol draws water out of the air and into the gas. This problem is worse for outboards that have their own tank. And since we are in a very moist environment it makes it even worse. Even for motors that are rated for ethanol most manufactures do NOT recommend using ethanol in their motors at all. Most of the additives work okay at best. After running a season on no ethanol fuel vs ethanol there is a HUGE difference in these little motors.
On the no reverse thing. I haven't read up on them at all but from seeing the picture I would say that the steering is 360 degrees. If they want to go in reverse they turn the motor backwards. Neither of my two motors have a reverse. Wen I go backwards I just turn the motor and the tillers flips over so it can be reached. Ron[/quote]
Here is an article on it
http://www.evinrude-parts.com/boat_ethan...ution.html
I have been using regular gas for the past 6 or so years with no problems, but others experience may differ.
Do they have ethanol in NZ?
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On the no reverse thing. I haven't read up on them at all but from seeing the picture I would say that the steering is 360 degrees. If they want to go in reverse they turn the motor backwards. Neither of my two motors have a reverse. Wen I go backwards I just turn the motor and the tillers flips over so it can be reached. Ron[/quote]
Here is an article on it
http://www.evinrude-parts.com/boat_ethan...ution.html
I have been using regular gas for the past 6 or so years with no problems, but others experience may differ.
Do they have ethanol in NZ?
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