<VV> 10% Ethanol Fuel

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I've used E-10 w/o modifications for over 100,000 miles since the mid
seventies here in Iowa. No fuel related problems.
Tony Hansen

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Joe Robbins <robbins at monticello.net> wrote:
>
> 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-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [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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