<VV> 10% Ethanol Fuel

[Joe Robbins]

Here in Central IL we've had 10% for many years, like the late 70's even I
think is when it started but it's been at most pumps for several years and
normally cheaper than regular. E-85 is creeping up here and there, I wish my
summer vacation route was lined with stations that carry it to ease my trip
costs.<ggg> Don't give me the line about losing 30% in fuel economy, when
you get 12.6 and it drops to 12.2 what the heck, for a buck a gallon less I
can take the hit!! Last week I bought E-85 that was $1.05 cheaper than
regular, we were one of the first states to be blessed with prices over
$4.00, holding steady at $4.09 for regular and E-85 is up to $3.19 at one
location, I suspect my local source will be a tad cheaper.

Joe Robbins



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of J R Read_HML
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:01 PM
To: Mikeamauro at aol.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> 10% Ethanol Fuel

Mike,

I'm from Illinois and the farmers grow lots of corn here.  We've had the 10%

ethanol for (probably) 10 years now.

Conventional "current?" wisdom seems to indicate that..

1. Use modern hoses in the rubber portions of the supply line.

2. The fuel pump may or may not have the modern material.  So long as it is 
not allowed to dry out, you will most likely be fine.

3.  The accelerator pump cups can be problematical since the carbs do tend 
to dry out over time when the car is out of use.

Most problems with the 10% ethanol fuel related to rubber components of the 
fuel supply seem to occur after they have been exposed to that fuel and then

allowed to be exposed to air.  I'm only reporting what I've heard (and 
partially experienced) here.  The experiences of others may vary.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Mikeamauro at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:08 PM
Subject: <VV> 10% Ethanol Fuel


>
>
> Beyond the obvious reduction in fuel mileage, I'm concerned with potential
> ethanol damage to our 60s vintage fuel systems; for instance, will the 
> ethanol
> damage the rubber fuel pump diaphrams ?
>
> Mike Mauro
>
>

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