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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Interesting insights/experiences. Seems the
majority of input says there shouldn't be a problem; unless something gets
unsealed somehow. I always mark my jugs level with a line on the outside
of the jug when new, so I can detect any reduction....</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Thanks for the on- and off- line
responses!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR>Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma<BR>NSRCA 199, IMAC 1320, AMA 46373<BR><A
href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</A></DIV>
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<A title=PatternFlyer@msn.com href="mailto:PatternFlyer@msn.com">Ihncheol
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, July 06, 2003 2:19 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Fuel Question...Age?</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>I've
been using Magnum fuels in quarts until now for the past 4 years. All
were stored in shade, in the shipping carton. Never had any problem even
from 2 years old fuel.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>I
just got a fresh batch of 3 cases Magnum DZ fuel. They didn't come with
those red inner caps that come with Morgan's Coolpower.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=444180707-06072003>So, I opened all the bottle, slightly
push one side to level up the fuell to the top of the bottle.
Then, used saran wrap between the cap and the bottle. If any air
and moisture goes in the fuel bottle, I will know by the shape of the bottle
later on.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=444180707-06072003>Also, it often takes more than a few weeks to finish
a gallon of fuel, so I began using Slimline fuel cap since early this
year with one outlet plugged with check valve, so that no air goes in to the
fuel jug. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=444180707-06072003>When I begin to use a new gallon fuel, I take as much
air out before putting on the cap. So far, it kept my fuel fresh
enough not to feel any difference. Anybody using it?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
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Behalf Of </B>billt38122@comcast.net<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 05, 2003
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am using cool power 25% and it is 8 yrs. old
with know problem. I live in Fl. and will finish the 10 gal's I have left
this year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bill T.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 05, 2003 11:27
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Fuel
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Bob<BR><BR>I've used fuel that's been stored in the
original shipping cartons for 5+ years with no problem. However, a few
years ago Magnum had a batch of jugs that would develop a small crack,
usually near the top in the vapor space, from flexing due to thermal
expansion / contraction of the fuel. Generally it's pretty obvious, as the
jug is not full due to escaping methanol. The remaining fuel is less
volatile and can give varied performance.<BR><BR>The jug's "breathing"
also admits moisture containing air, however moisture is not as
detrimental as some profess. (Consider the amount of water in the 6 or so
lbs of air the engine consumes per lb of fuel.) Minimizing methanol's
exposure to air both limits moisture incursion and volatile matter
excursion, both bad.<BR><BR>Earl</FONT>
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