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@m998hmmwv7

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.. Thank you..

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve you're the best. Thanks for showing us who didn't know that. Always learning.

@simonmorris8651

3 жыл бұрын

Great work as ever Steve 👍. A half a beer job?

@sorinankitt

3 жыл бұрын

Siphon the gas off the water with a tube makes it a lot easier and safer

@mopman675

2 жыл бұрын

I have a deal for you Steve, how does one property lift a riding mower

Your education of us people that don’t know things we need is priceless thank you Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

You can also put food coloring in the water, the coloring won’t transfer to the gas

@ehsnils

3 жыл бұрын

Some might some might not. It could be a nice joke on someone if it transfers to the gas.

Mister filter funnel will come in handy after the test

@PinBall3

3 жыл бұрын

They also make a paste when applied to fuel ( i smear a Popsicle stick with it ) that when its dipped in any fuel will change color if any water is present . Water is Not good for small engines Especially 2 strokes !

@CALVINLNIKONT

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Funnel will not take the water out of Ethanol fuel but overloading Ethanol fuel with water will cause the water to separate from the alcohol in a process called "Phase Separation"

@aaronpowell4885

3 жыл бұрын

Strangely enough, it doesn't allow water thru but water mixed with ethanol passes right thru my mr funnel. Tried straight water again after it passed the water/eth blend and not a drop went thru.

@whatthe2458

3 жыл бұрын

@@CALVINLNIKONT make a video

@calichekid8897

3 жыл бұрын

@@PinBall3 We use this paste in the oil patch to see how much water is in the crude oil tank. Tells us when to recirculate the bottoms, oil haulers won't load if water is present.

I've seen this done with food coloring added to the water before the separation process!!!...Clearly visible the demarcation line!!!😁👍🏻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@staind288

3 жыл бұрын

I hear that since the water is mixed into the alcohol, the Mr funnel allows it to flow through

Smart,....just learned how to do "differential diagnosis" on fuel...in college this would have taken a full semester.

@111000100101001

2 жыл бұрын

…and you’d still not understand it. Steve is a great teacher of useful things!

Ethanol is 100 octane and is often used as an octane booster so if you remove the ethanol you might need to look for a non ethanol octane booster to restore the octane rating back to what it was before .

@philosborn1840

Жыл бұрын

Gordon L, I was thinking the same thing about the ethanol having something to do with octane. Removing it might not be such a bright idea.🇨🇦

@romper4444

Жыл бұрын

Ethanol is only used to artificially raise the octane in a gas like petro/Sunoco ultra 94, they add it to their prem 91 to raise it to 94 as far as I know. Latest news on shell 91 v-power, it's no longer ethanol free, they are in the middle of transitioning all stations over. You may notice some pumps showing stickers now. This has only been "semi confirmed" by a rep inside shell corporation. Need to do more research. Just BEWARE!

@johnnygilchrist6960

6 ай бұрын

I'm thinking the octane is more than 100, I remember granny filled their old truck with pure white lightning and Jethro entered it in a race and lapped everybody for the win lol

To easily remove the water so that you can pour the gas back in a container, I've poured the gas/water mix (with a drop of red food coloring) into a jar with a lid that I put 2 small nail holes on opposite edges (one will be to pour and the other is a vent). Let it sit for a few minutes after pouring into the jar to let everything separate. With the lid on, cover one hole with your finger and slowly turn the jar almost upside down so that your finger is covering the bottom hole and the vent hole is on top. If you did it slowly enough, the red water will all be together and pressing against your finger. Remove your finger and let the water pour out. When it turns from red to clear, turn the jar back over and you'll have 99% of the water removed. A few drops will remain since the hole in the lid is slightly above the lowest point when you turn the jar over.

Love your channel Steve. You not only educate people but you make it entertaining.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Heck yeah thumbs up to another of Steve’s videos that I learned something from!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Hey Steve, you know I bet a whole lot of your subscribers have log splitters and so have to do their own maintenance on hydraulic systems. Have you considered branching out into basic hydraulics problems and maintenance? ... you have such a great way of explaining things.

@maintenancebynathan2150

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and stump grinders too! Thanks. Great job like always.

When you overload Ethanol fuel with water, a process called "phase Separation" occurs and it causes the water in Ethanol fuel to separate from the alcohol molecule and drop to the bottom because water is heavier than alcohol. The remaining pure alcohol has less octane than the Ethanol mixture.

@joesinakandid528

2 жыл бұрын

CALVIN - your last sentence should read "The remaining pure GASOLINE has ..." - Joe -

Awesome stuff Scientist Steve! I’m headed out to the shop right now to give this a try. Thanks for the American conversions also.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Dude, I was racking my brain as to where to get non-ethanol! Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@zeeb696

4 ай бұрын

Avgas (LL100) from small airports. Has lead in it though. There’s a local gas station that sells R90, that’s recreational 90 octane ethanol free gasoline. Also a station that sells Sunoco race gas but it’s leaded with a sign on the pump for off road use only but hot Rodders around her pull in and fill their hot rods up.

Thanks for the helpful info as always Steve. You have a really good way of explaining things simply and clearly. You would make a great teacher.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

As always, you do an excellent job of demonstrating and explaining. Thanks so much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Hi Steve... Didn't know that trick!...Tks for sharing...Great channel brother!....Take care!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Professor Steve, you have illuminated with brilliance another common conundrum. Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Good video, Steve! Thanks! And for those who really, really want to reclaim every little precious *drop* of gasoline, simply strain the dregs through a real chamois rag. Bush pilots and mechanics have been using this trick to remove water from "questionable" fuel for almost a century now.

I just love learning this type of stuff ! Thanks Steve !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I absolutely love these videos. Thanks Steve. i have a very similar tester and i use it every time I buy fuel. Winter is coming and the CO-OP may add ethanol to my 87 octane which is ethanol free right now. (Alberta) .

You make great videos Steve. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

11 ай бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Love watching your videos. I always learn something.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Excellent technique. Thanks for the tips.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

You never cease to amaze me Steve, yet another amazing video from an amazing mechanic. I wish I lived closer to you. You would get all of my business. Or maybe you could show me a little bit about small engines and how to diagnose some frequent problems they have. That would defiantly be amazing. But I live no where near where you are, which is why I love all of your videos. I can’t be there to be taught so I try to learn as much as I possibly can from your videos. They never get old and like I have said many many times before I absolutely love every single one I have watched. Keep the great videos coming Steve and I’ll keep watching

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank You...

@davidbabcock1231

3 жыл бұрын

No thank you Steve, your videos really inspire me to want to learn to work on small engines

Brilliant explanation as usual Steve. I was thinking of experimenting with silica gel but this is so simple and works a treat im not got to bother wasting my time. Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Great job once more Steve What would I do without your channel. I really do enjoy your videos and learn alot. Keep up the good work. Also like how you top off the videos with a beer

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Trouble is, these vids are so instructive and entertaining you stop me from doing any actual work myself!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Right on Johnny...

Well done with keeping the world happy with the clever measure❤ thanks Steve, from a metric mind

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Awesome Steve! Thanks for sharing this! 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

I’m watching this thinking “(very nearly) all fuel in the UK is 5% ethanol” so I won’t need this and then I got to the end to discover that this is a really simple way to make ethanol free fuel- much cheaper than buying it!!! Well done in the truly international recovery at the end too- it’s “petrol” ;)

Woot woot I am like number 1000 on this video. Love watching your channel. Thanks for many great tips.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

I did not know this! Thank you again Steve! Another great video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks, Steve. I was one of the ones that didn't know that tip. This will come in handy.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Great video as always Steve thank you!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Mr. Steve dropping science on us!

Great tip. I label all my fuel cans and included the date I purchased the fuel to I can rotate the older fuel into a larger machine (tractor, car).

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

I have been taking the ethanol out of my gas for years. Absolutely works!!! Hint put a little food coloring in the water and will help you see when all the ethanol and water is out of the gas. And, use 90+ gas because you will lose octane removing the ethanol!!

Thanks Steve - I had never seen this trick before. Now I know how to do it. Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Excellent! Very useful information!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Awesome video STEVE. Thanks for sharing. Keep the amazing content coming. Hope you have an awesome weekend brother

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

This is very, very helpful and I will run that exact experiment within the week. (My brother has lots of empties to use for a beaker.) Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks,Scientist Steve,you are helpful,and crack me up!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Ryan!

Steve, what a great informative video. Being a father with a 10 year old son that asks why I winterized the lawnmower, whipper snipper and generator at camp. I explain the effects of ethanol on stored equipment during winter months. Now I can show him how much ethanol is in regular gas compared to premium. Keep up the great work.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

wow, what a simple test. great and for that I will subscribe

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Love it Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Outstanding video. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Nice video..you do a very good job of explaining things.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Cool video Steve! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Great info Steve! We no longer have any small engines but we do have two carbureted motorcycles and a 1968 VW Beetle and I would like to keep the gas in those ethanol free as much as possible, especially since none of them are daily drivers. This test method is great!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Well done..great job my friend.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great vid, Professor Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

That's awesome Steve. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Always learning from you. Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Good one Steve, thanks...

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

No worries

More great information! Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great Videos Steve, a few drips of food colour really helps. All the Best Bro.

A few years ago, before my local Walmart started selling ethanol-free gas, I made my own. I took a 5 gal gas can and cut a hole in the bottom and connected a 1 1/2” clear pool tubing hose to it. I then added 8 ounces of water to the gas, shook it up a little and then watched the ethanol separate. I opened the valve at the bottom of the 2 foot long tubing and let the water and ethanol drain out.

Cool method. GREAT VIDEO STEVE!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What’s left in the bottle is Miller Lite 😂🤣

@edwindude9893

3 жыл бұрын

Yes....dog piss.

@bigbob16

3 жыл бұрын

true ! 😂😂😂

@jamescox7007

3 жыл бұрын

Water, Miller Lite same difference.

@WIBeek

3 жыл бұрын

Way more alcohol.

@thomschall8973

3 жыл бұрын

Or Coors Lite. Same as except!

Thank you. Often thought there was a way to test.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

This is a great video! Props to you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Always soo helpful! keep up being your awesome self!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Another great video. When I do this for my small engine equipment I place a battery operated fuel transfer tool and remove the water from the bottom and before I put the ethanol free fuel into my mower tank or other equipment I pour it through a Mr. Funnel just in-case any water still remains.

Great video Steve! Folks have noted and are correct in the comments that the remaining fuel after ethanol/water mixture is removed will have a lower octane rating than it would otherwise have. I seriously doubt that most home power equipment would be sensitive to the reduction in octane (remember octane is knock resistance and not energy content) that results but it may be wise to pay close attention to the performance of said engines on the “home brew” ethanol free fuel. Thanks again!

Great video steve thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

You can add couple of drops of food coloring to water before mixing with gas and you will see separation of alcohol much better

Super video! Thanks. Very well explained. And the funny thing is anytime a beer bottle is used as a prop I remember all!! 3 oz water, 9 oz beer, shake, 1/4” hi equals 10% ethanol! Great job take care!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

Good tip Steve...ty!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

That's amazing Steve

Steve, I noticed your actual beer went untouched during the 5min break! You ok, bro?!

@tinknal6449

3 жыл бұрын

How do you know it isn't his 2nd bottle after the break?

@MarioDallaRiva

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinknal6449 phew I hadn’t thought of that. Steve’s ok everyone 🍻

Thanks Steve. Good information to have.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Pretty cool Steve, thanks for sharing!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

FYI Removing the ethanol from the premium will in the process lower the octane to the equivalent of regular gas.

@m998hmmwv7

3 жыл бұрын

That's very interesting. So does regular gas contain ethanol?

@PinBall3

3 жыл бұрын

@@m998hmmwv7 All Gas is Assumed to contain Ethanol. Just do what Steve Showed here Will Reveal if it`s Present. Unless you buy from a >> Pure-gas.org

@POOKIE5592

3 жыл бұрын

M 998 HMMWV Most does. You can find it without ethanol.

@m998hmmwv7

3 жыл бұрын

@@POOKIE5592 I'm in NY state I haven't seen any ethanol free gasoline. I will keep checking thank you..

@POOKIE5592

3 жыл бұрын

M 998 HMMWV Go on Google and go to the Puregas site. It will aid your search.

Great video, I knew this already but now millions more know. Would like to see someone make a video on how to put a decompression valve on a jonsered 920. I’ve seen men start these things on KZread. I’ve done it once but what a job!

Been waiting on this one Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Well Steve, you've done it again. Great vid!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Great video! I learnt something new today, too.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Interesting! Good tip for the ultrasonic tank too👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice one Dr Steve 👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Steve I never knew how to test to see if there's ethonal in my gas. Thanks for tip!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Nice one Steve👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Steve could you please make a video on: how to remove carbon from a two-stroke before the Piston/Head gets scored... Due to wrong mixture settings, fuel, oil etc That would be super helpful for many people. Thanks in advance.

Great Video Steve.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thanks for the video. Would that water separating funnel you showed us a while back have worked to take the water and ethanol out?

I love ❤️ Stihl friend 👏 bravo from florina Greece and Western Macedonian

Thanks Steve nothing wrong with learning something.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Steve your a mad genius

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Good video and information thanks for sharing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Good Job Steve !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Steve you could also do this in conjunction with a “Mr Funnel” for the water separation

Steve, you are scientist. You do have a few empty ones around and we love that. Keep on keeping on.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Nice video I would suggest siphoning it off of the top and not pouring it this way it's not Disturbed and you're definitely getting just gasoline

I like a man that can have a beer while making a video, awesome job mate, keep up the good work🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I am gonna look pretty smart to my friends with this. Ty steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Cool, I learned something today...

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Althou this would be a little Labour intensive , it would be a great way to get rid of the ethanol ! Great job Steve as usual!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Double thumbs up!! Now, how to do 5 or even 1 gallon at a time ??? Thanks Steve, good show!

Hey Steve, I miss when you used to tell us what beer this repair is brought to us by, and also how many beers it should take to complete the repair. Ahh, the good ole' days.

@bobwayne911

3 жыл бұрын

Yep-

@larryscarry411

3 жыл бұрын

Now he's bought by all the companies that back him lol

@spks-nj7kl

2 жыл бұрын

I always found that when I do jobs I get through a lot more beers than Steve suggests.

I like Mr. Dactayl an awful lot but you are frickin awesome Steve. Slowly becoming my favorite teacher and channel. Only wish you had the time to make more videos.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...