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Hi ChainPoints...

Some ChainPoint updatesŠ
 
Ethanol Fuel
The powers that be have approved the sale of E-15 fuel. This means that
distributors and retailers can begin to market 15% Ethanol fuel through fuel
stations across USA. They did so with a stipulation that the pumps must be
marked with use in 2007 vehicles and newer. That¹s going to create some
confusion with auto fill-ups and especially, because they don¹t say anything
about us little engine users, require big time carburetor changes and
possibly even more engine failure problems.
 
As I have mentioned, in previous articles on fuel, most two-cycles in the
field will adjust to 10% Ethanol fuel. However, current equipment carburetor
adjustments will not meter the 15%+ range. The adjusting screws are set to
be lean on today¹s carburetors and the fuel flow orifices are rather small.
You can¹t open the screws wide enough to allow the Ethanol fuel through at
15%+. It causes the engines to run lean in most all situations.
 
Next is the higher the Ethanol content, the more moisture is collected in
the fuel system and storage facilities. This separates gas from oil in your
mix and causes havoc with aluminum and magnesium parts, like carburetor body
castings. Also the solvent action of the Ethanol deteriorates the rubber
fuel lines and seals. More careful inspections and rotating fuel supplies
are going to be required.
 
Seek out Non-Ethanol fuel sources as soon as you can!
 
TruFuel50
I was a little concerned about carrying a case of TruFuel in the truck on
our recent trip to Colorado. You know when you go up in elevation; almost
11,000ft where we drove, the contents of canned goods sometimes becomes over
pressurized and pops somethingŠ like the tops. Well, we didn¹t have any
leaks at the elevations. The fuel ran super also! The saws all ran great at
the high elevations and the dryer humidity. I really like this stuff! They
have a new website up www.TruFuel50.com <http://www.TruFuel50.com>   Check
it out. They are also on Twitter now @TruFuel50
 
Woolpower
The folks at Gransfors Bruks are ready to get you warmed up for winter with
their Woolpower products. These socks and undergarments, as well as jackets,
are some great investments for the winter months to come. You can link off
our website to theirs (Homepage or eStore).
 
Stihl MS230
I am impressed with this saw for home use and some government storm work
applications. The saw is small but with the PowerSharp kit from Oregon it
pulls chips very well. I have cut and dulled the PowerSharp chain, then
sharpened it in a few seconds, over and over. Amazing system. I will also
say that the chain that came on this Stihl unit, the Picco Duro is also
pretty sharpŠ its gonna be hard to beat the quick sharpening of the
PowerSharp chain though.
 
Elvex
I¹m going by to meet with Elvex management next Monday. Those of you who
have received one of the helmet systems from our training or if you have the
Elvex ProGuard helmet system that you purchased and wear, let me know your
thoughts back in a quick message. I want to now what you like and dislike
about the system. Also any new ideas for head, eye and ear protection you
would like to have Elvex consider to produce.
 
Ya¹ll have a great week!
 
Laura and I are traveling around Massachusetts this week and next. Then we
are off to the Norfolk, VA area for training with the US Coast Guard. We are
finally going to make it home about Nov. 10th. It¹s been an awesome training
tour so far. Thank you for all your participation in our programs.

You can keep up with day to day training action on Twitter. Just follow
@ForestApps .

Good Sawing,
Tim Ard
Forest Applications Training, Inc.

O 770.222.2511

Twitter @ForestApps
We¹re on Face Book too. Find out more at our website-
http://www.forestapps.com


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