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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 04:26:52 GMT, Rich Hampel
wrote: Nope 10% ethanol mixed with gasoline will result in the water component forming into an emulsified form which doesnt separate readily. Actually the additional water content helps increase the "octane" number, and also helps to clean the piston ring grooves, blows the carbon out of the combustion chamber, etc. Some engines (back in 'muscle car days') used water injection to boost power output while helping to cool the combustion chambers. I had forgotten about that. Must be getting old. Take care. Tom "The beatings will stop when morale improves." E. Teach, 1717 |
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