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... |
lapuwali |
Aug 18 2005, 09:07 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Carbs can be adjusted easily enough. The main question is how the rubber seals will react to the ethanol, and if it will cause any increase in corrosion with the particular alloys used in the engine.
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