Re: [Mgs] Old Gas

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Ron, 

I would remove the old gas from the car, put in fresh fuel and start off with 
best for your overhaul.? If you have a "newer" car with fuel injection I would 
run that old gas through that vehicle.? We discovered that the new fuels we 
have here?in Arizona and California is oxygenated and only has a shelf life of 
45 days before it starts to break down.? The "newer" car with its fuel 
injection seems to have less effect on running old fuel vs cars with carbs on 
them.? The fuel injectioned engine will adjust itself to overcome any running 
problems associated with old fuel.? Make sure you fill the "new" car with fresh 
fuel to dilute the old stuff out as much as you can to make sure it has only 
minimum effect on the overall running and ensure the fuel injectors don't 
get?gummed up.? Good luck with your rebuild.? Run the engine with the starter 
and?spark plugs removed to ensure you get oil pressure before starting 
and?don't forget to run the engine up to 2000 rpms to run the bearings in for 
about 4-5 minutes then let it idle down.

Jon Nyhus
Phoenix Arizona

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Fine <RonFineEsq@earthlink.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>; healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 8:51 am
Subject: [Mgs] Old Gas



When is gas too old to use?  I have about half a tank of gas in my MGB that
has been sitting for about 1 year.  I am finishing the rebuild of the engine
and plan to fire it up later this month.  Should I dump the gas first or
should it be OK.  I live in Los Angeles and the car has been stored outside
during this period.

Ron
61 BN7
66 MGB
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