Old gas - how to proceed

C

cc-goon

Recruit
Joined
Apr 21, 2001
Messages
1
How old is too old? I purchased a 1967 Chris Craft Connie with twin gas 427s. One tank was turned off and come to find out the tank has 3 + year old gas. Is this useable? If so, is there anything I should add to the mix? If not, is there a recommended method of disposal ... I heard the cost is approx $1000 per 50 gallons ... OUCH!
 
O

ODDD1

Lieutenant Junior Grade
Joined
Jan 23, 2001
Messages
1,054
Re: Old gas - how to proceed

CC, even if that fuel was stabilized, Iwould have reservations about using it......how much is a running pair of 427's [in the boat much less]worth to you? IF you are anywhere in the snowbelt you should be able to find an auto recycler that uses waste oil to heat his shop....old gas works great to dilute the oil...all the old fuel we generate in or shop gets dumped in my 77 ford f250...i cut it half and half and just burn it in the summer..at 8mpg it dont take long to use it up!
 
D

Dhadley

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Feb 4, 2001
Messages
16,978
Re: Old gas - how to proceed

How true! Stabilizer keeps it from turning to varnish for a few months but nothing will make it retain octane. If it's more than 30 days old -- get it out of the boat. Take ODDD1's advise and before you make a decision price out a pair of 427's. If you can find any. <br />Good luck!
 
J

JA10

Recruit
Joined
Apr 25, 2001
Messages
1
Re: Old gas - how to proceed

I agree with the others (I own a fuel cleaning business), to be safe, get rid of the fuel. I'm surprized that you said it costs so much. We only charge $1 per gallon and it goes to a licensed waste oil disposer. I would shop around for someone. Check with your local marina & boatyards.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top