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Gravdigr · 05-04-2019, 09:43 PM

Stihl's good stuff.

Griff · 05-05-2019, 07:52 AM

I've been running Husquvarna for the last 30 years which have been fine, but I wanted something big enough to run on an Alaska mill and the Stihl guy went well under msrp. I ran a tank of gas through it yesterday and she seems like a go getter. Hopefully we get through the break in period smoothly and then really kick some.

Undertoad · 05-05-2019, 10:10 AM

Huge pawn shop item btw. Guys who got work doing landscaping would pawn their saws over the winter.

Griff · 05-05-2019, 10:55 AM

I bet! Any landscaping equipment would probably show up there. 461 not 261 btw. It’s a big one.

Gravdigr · 05-05-2019, 11:25 AM

The last Stihl I had was an 051, 24" bar.

Griff · 05-05-2019, 05:10 PM

89 CCs, that’s a damn horse.

Diaphone Jim · 05-06-2019, 01:08 PM

I have gotten good service from my Stihl 20'" 026 since 1991.
Had a Mac and Homelite previous.
I have used whatever gasohol mix I get for my vehicles with no issues.
Current Stihl and other makes dealer in town gets all exited and sells alcohol free fuel at $6+ a gallon.
What experiences have you all had?

Gravdigr · 05-06-2019, 02:12 PM

If you have a Casey's General Store nearby, they have no-alcohol fuel on every pump, ours does, anyway.

Our local Minit Mart has a special tank out back of the store for the no-alcohol fuel.

Ir's only about 20 cents per gallon higher, IIRC.

fargon · 05-06-2019, 07:22 PM

Kwik Trip premium is no alcohol.

Diaphone Jim · 05-06-2019, 07:24 PM

Nearby Casey's @1500 miles.
Here is an interesting discussion:

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...gear/index.htm

xoxoxoBruce · 05-07-2019, 01:01 AM

Alcohol actually makes more power than straight gasoline, with a slight drop in mileage/time per gallon.
It shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't let it sit in the tank, or more than 2 months in the can.

But you can find ethanol free online.
https://www.pure-gas.org/
https://www.buyrealgas.com/

Griff · 05-07-2019, 07:19 AM

I just get the ethanol free at the pump.

Gravdigr · 05-07-2019, 12:23 PM

Most places don't have it at all, much less at the regular pumps. Around here anyhow.

@DiaJim:

Nearest Casey's = 1500 miles. Damn, where are you Hawaii?

Diaphone Jim · 05-07-2019, 12:30 PM

"It shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't let it sit in the tank, or more than 2 months in the can."
I have five cans and close to twenty tanks on equipment, many premix.
Any ideas as to how to reasonably follow your plan?

Gravdigr · 05-07-2019, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Ir's only about 20 cents per gallon higher, IIRC.

Ir's?

05-04-2019, 09:43 PM	#826
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Stihl's good stuff. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-05-2019, 07:52 AM	#827
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I've been running Husquvarna for the last 30 years which have been fine, but I wanted something big enough to run on an Alaska mill and the Stihl guy went well under msrp. I ran a tank of gas through it yesterday and she seems like a go getter. Hopefully we get through the break in period smoothly and then really kick some. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-05-2019, 10:55 AM	#829
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I bet! Any landscaping equipment would probably show up there. 461 not 261 btw. It’s a big one. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-05-2019, 11:25 AM	#830
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	The last Stihl I had was an 051, 24" bar. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-05-2019, 05:10 PM	#831
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	89 CCs, that’s a damn horse. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-05-2019, 10:10 AM	#828
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Huge pawn shop item btw. Guys who got work doing landscaping would pawn their saws over the winter.

05-06-2019, 01:08 PM	#832
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	I have gotten good service from my Stihl 20'" 026 since 1991. Had a Mac and Homelite previous. I have used whatever gasohol mix I get for my vehicles with no issues. Current Stihl and other makes dealer in town gets all exited and sells alcohol free fuel at $6+ a gallon. What experiences have you all had?

05-06-2019, 02:12 PM	#833
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	If you have a Casey's General Store nearby, they have no-alcohol fuel on every pump, ours does, anyway. Our local Minit Mart has a special tank out back of the store for the no-alcohol fuel. Ir's only about 20 cents per gallon higher, IIRC. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-06-2019, 07:22 PM	#834
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Kwik Trip premium is no alcohol. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

05-06-2019, 07:24 PM	#835
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Nearby Casey's @1500 miles. Here is an interesting discussion: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...gear/index.htm

05-07-2019, 01:01 AM	#836
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Alcohol actually makes more power than straight gasoline, with a slight drop in mileage/time per gallon. It shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't let it sit in the tank, or more than 2 months in the can. But you can find ethanol free online. https://www.pure-gas.org/ https://www.buyrealgas.com/ __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-07-2019, 07:19 AM	#837
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I just get the ethanol free at the pump. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-07-2019, 12:23 PM	#838
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Most places don't have it at all, much less at the regular pumps. Around here anyhow. @DiaJim: Nearest Casey's = 1500 miles. Damn, where are you Hawaii? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-07-2019, 12:30 PM	#839
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	"It shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't let it sit in the tank, or more than 2 months in the can." I have five cans and close to twenty tanks on equipment, many premix. Any ideas as to how to reasonably follow your plan?

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