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Old 10-24-2008 | 06:34 PM
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captinjohn
 
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Default RE: E85 Gas


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
I tend to believe it as more of a o-ring problem. I could see if a o-ring expanded to much...it may bind the rotation of the carb barrel. Where as corrosion would take longer to have the same effect. Still a person does not want to ruin a a good glow carb either! Capt,n