E-85 fuel released in louisville, 85% Corn Ethanol fuel |
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E-85 fuel released in louisville, 85% Corn Ethanol fuel |
bd1308 |
Aug 18 2005, 09:00 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
saw this on the local news today....
question is...how flexible is our engines and carbs for alternative fuels? i was thinking not flexible at all, but i was just asking... |
mikelsr |
Aug 19 2005, 08:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 657 Joined: 2-January 05 From: Mahomet, IL Member No.: 3,390 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had my 914 over to Brad Mayeur's (914 Limited) and when we looked at the fuel filter in the engine compartment we found that the fuel in it was boiling (clear filter). He asked me what fuel I was using and I told him it was from Mobile. He then asked if it had ethanol in it. I told him that I thought it did (and it does). Brad told me that ethanol lowers the boiling point of the fuel and that I shouldn't use it if possible. We also rerouted the fuel line...
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