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... |
dbledsoe |
Aug 19 2005, 04:07 PM
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Mutineer Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Boise, ID. Member No.: 687 |
I wouldn't put E85 in your tank unless your engine is specifically designed to handle it. Ethanol/methanol has a greater percentage of oxygen than gasoline does by a significant factor. You'll need to increase all jet sizes by a factor of 2 to 3 times the current area. In other words, you'll run extremely lean and risk seizing your engine, if you can get it to run at all.
Years ago I experimented with running methanol in an old Suzuki 50cc motorbike. It took a while to get the jetting right; I seized several pistons before I found the right combination. When I did find the combo power increased about 10% but fuel consumption skyrocketed. My 2 cents... for what it's worth. |
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