<VV> 10% Ethanol Fuel

[J R Read_HML]

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


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> 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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