LOL, Y2K preparedness. That was a funny time.
KH

"Paul Cordes" <late*march@usa.net> wrote in message
news:hS0Ra.41$gF3.12069949@twister1.starband.net.. .
>
> "Lon Stowell" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:xsWQa.70622$ye4.47941@sccrnsc01...
> > Fletcher wrote:
> >
> > > I am interested in storing 50 -100 gallons of gasoline as part of my
> > > families 72-hour survival kit. I usually keep four 5 gallon
containers
> > > around that I use for the lawn mower or whatever and every month or so
I
> > > dump one in my CJ and get another fresh container so I keep them
> rotated.
> > > But now I am thinking about storing more and keeping it more long
term.
> > > From google searches I am seeing conflicting comments about gasoline
> storage
> > > is safe for 3 months and up to 15 months using a stabilizer. And the
> next
> > > guy says he stores gas for 2+ years without any stabilizer. I also
hear
> > > that the military using something that will help stabilize the gas for
> up to
> > > 5 years. Does anyone know the "right" way to store gasoline and how
> long it
> > > can truly be stored for? Does a different octane content make a
> difference?
> > > The link below is the most official info I have been able to find, the
> rest
> > > is not backed data or has the taste of advertising.
> > >
> > >
>
http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/fuel.../storage.shtml
> >
> > Kinda depends on where you live. If you use a regular
> > farm style fuel tank, and can get gas delivered, run
> > your stuff from the tank and you probably won't even
> > need any stabilizers since the fuel will be refreshed
> > on every delivery.
> >
>
> I'm surprised it took this long for this suggestion.
> I have 2- 55gal drums and use one. When it's empty I start on the other
and
> fill the first.
> That way I've got at least 55 gal on hand for "emergencys". I go thru
55gal
> in about 2 weeks. Literally YMMV.
>
> To Bill Hughs......only 2000 rounds? Although I've heard it said that if
> you can't "solve" the problem with 1000 rounds you aren't going to live.
> This is probably true unless you're using belt fed weapons.
>
>

 

Well after 10 years of storing gas in my 70 Beetle gas tank I can say with
certainty that the gas was dead!!!
It had no smell and no burning ability, not even that nasty old gas smell.
8^)
Not sure how the varnish was in the tank, I used fresh gas in a gas can to
start and run the Beetle around.

I had used no Stabil in the gas when I parked the Beetle so it was
untreated.

Your idea of cycling the gas is a good one!
BUT BE CAREFUL!!!

later,
dave

 

Old gasoline smells like turpentine to me.
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Dave wrote:
>
> Well after 10 years of storing gas in my 70 Beetle gas tank I can say with
> certainty that the gas was dead!!!
> It had no smell and no burning ability, not even that nasty old gas smell.
> 8^)
> Not sure how the varnish was in the tank, I used fresh gas in a gas can to
> start and run the Beetle around.
>
> I had used no Stabil in the gas when I parked the Beetle so it was
> untreated.
>
> Your idea of cycling the gas is a good one!
> BUT BE CAREFUL!!!
>
> later,
> dave