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Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: edl] #1448468 06/07/13 01:07 AM 06/07/13 01:07 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,505 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,505 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Doc - time for new glasses! - eighth line down..."60. off deck surface..." - i think this is what you mean when you say "decking the block," right? also, the guy has a pretty good reputation: Name - Tony Depillo The original Honkin' Hemi, 1st SS/B in the 8's Natl' Record Holder at Bowling Green Ky WHERE is that list again .... I can't seem to find it .... and the glasses ?.... I do need to pick up some new readers !!

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: Cab_Burge] #1448469 06/07/13 08:19 AM 06/07/13 08:19 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast edl OP enthusiast
edl OP enthusiast Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast	Cab - I will give him a call and find out - I guess the easiest thing to do is to throw some fuel in there and see if that solves it - $10, no harm, no foul if that doesn't do it, you have given me a whole bunch of other things to chase...hopefully it won't come to that, but thanks for the tips!

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: dOc …] #1448470 06/07/13 08:20 AM 06/07/13 08:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast edl OP enthusiast
edl OP enthusiast Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast	Doc - 11th post!

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: edl] #1448471 06/14/13 05:53 PM 06/14/13 05:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast edl OP enthusiast
edl OP enthusiast Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast	talked some more with the builder...he was not the least bit uncertain when telling me to add some gallons of high octane - said the engine needed it so maybe other things are causing the detonation, but let's see if this doesn't clear it up ended up getting the 2 drums - the bungs on the drums tighten up with a wrench type thing so they are pretty air tight - very convenient to walk to the corner and pull 5g of racing fuel - went with the plastic drum pump - while the drum is pretty full it is very easy to siphon the gas off - VP dealer dropped off the drums to the house at no charge (very nice of him!) - all in all, worked out well!!

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: edl] #1448472 06/17/13 09:57 AM 06/17/13 09:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast edl OP enthusiast
edl OP enthusiast Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast	Quote: and what about the idea of driving around with a 5g jug (or sealed pail) in the trunk? - would you guys have a concern about doing that? had a chance to drive the car this weekend after adding the 5g of racing fuel - what a difference! - first of all no detonation...in of itself a great thing - second, the engine was just livelier...don't know how else to describe it - it was crisper, smoother, pulled super strong and in a smooth way all the way up the curve - just a pleasure no one commented on the quote above - if I am on a drive and run low on gas and need to fill, i was thinking i would keep a 5g jug in the trunk to be able to blend and at least have one extra fill before needing to go back home - how dangerous is it to keep a jug in the trunk? - it would be a jug sold by VP (the company that sells the fuel) and so is purpose made with a thick o-ring seal in the cap - presumably the right kind of plastic - etc. - but i imagine it gets pretty hot in the trunk on a sunny summer day thoughts? thanks!

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: edl] #1448473 06/17/13 01:10 PM 06/17/13 01:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Yup real leaded race fuel in our cars is like the nectar of the gods for our old motors. To answer your question above, No I would not feel comfortable having a 5 gal fuel jug in my trunk at all times. I also sell those cheap plastic siphon pumps for 55 gal drums(16 bucks). But they are so cheaply made that they won't last more than a month or so especially with gasoline. They are sold as a one time use around here because they don't last. I have wore out at least 30 of them since 1985. They are a great alternative for right now, not long term if you know what I mean.

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: edl] #1448474 06/17/13 01:41 PM 06/17/13 01:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 - R RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer
RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Quote: had a chance to drive the car this weekend after adding the 5g of racing fuel - what a difference! - first of all no detonation...in of itself a great thing - second, the engine was just livelier...don't know how else to describe it - it was crisper, smoother, pulled super strong and in a smooth way all the way up the curve - just a pleasure Been adding 110 for years...A non-additive fuel with octane is a beautiful thing...AUDIBLE detonation is not... We still have availability at quite a few stations in these parts... Transporting fuel in a non-vented, enclosed area is dangerous... Temp and fumes are not your friend...

Re: Gasoline Storage [Re: RSNOMO] #1448475 06/17/13 01:50 PM 06/17/13 01:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast edl OP enthusiast
edl OP enthusiast Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 331 Northeast	C1/RS - thanks for the replies! C1 - that is exactly the pump they sold me - $10 - so as you say, probably a throw away item - hope it lasts at least a drum or two OK - got it on the storing gas in the trunk thanks

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