ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
I think that the problem that he experienced would have been with the rapid breakdown of any O-rings that the particular carb used. Ethanol is very hard on some rubber components, while Methanol may not be.
Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1
If this is the case, it's the gasoline in the fuel. The o-rings used for methanol are fully compatible with ethanol.