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Ethanol and WTF?
Uh, E-85 isn't 85% alcohol, it's 85% gasoline! Where does that link say ANYTHING about the oil not mixing with E-85 properly? All you've given so far is hyperbole. I've not seen one tiny bit of convincing evidence that backs up your contention that oil won't mix with E-85. Do you have any? What's more, E-85 actually runs cooler than unleaded gasoline, that actually being a good thing for your engine. It also burns cleaner, another good thing for your engine. wrong-o. 89.5 octane is an approx 10% alcohol blend with the unleaded gas. E-85 is 85% alcohol with 15% fossil fuel. Tell you what. I think you should load up your outboard with E-85 and the typical recommended 2-stroke oil mix. Go to the lake with my blessing. Have fun and enjoy the day! No need for a tow rope even if it doesn't take up much space in the bow compartment. Go in peace. ; ) |
#12
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Ethanol and WTF?
basskisser wrote: wrote: basskisser wrote: What's more, E-85 actually runs cooler than unleaded gasoline, that actually being a good thing for your engine. It also burns cleaner, another good thing for your engine. Oh, such genius! How could I have been so mistaken.... Burns cooler? that IS true and sounds great in theory, but not in practice. Your outboard, must be re-jetted, to put more fuel into combustion. otherwise, the engine runs "lean" and your combustion temperatures rise dramatically. ie you over heat the thing! PLUS! on the standard carburation, you have to burn more fuel to get the performance you would normally have with the standard fossil fuel/oil mix. So... You have a) poor combustion, b) hotter ignition and 3) really poor lubrication. Strike 3... your out! you know, you could actually research some of this before being so skeptical. Here's a good link for you. This guy pretty well backs what I've been talking about... http://www.dootalk.com/forums/lofive...hp/t40491.html But please. Load your two cycle boat up with e-85 and head out to the lake. And enjoy the day! |
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Ethanol and WTF?
"basskisser" wrote in message oups.com... Uh, E-85 isn't 85% alcohol, it's 85% gasoline! You sure about that? I thought E-85 was 85% ethanol and 15% gas. RCE |
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Ethanol and WTF?
Fred Dehl wrote:
"Del Cecchi" wrote in : In most places, Minnesota included, gas stations are required by law to have oxygenate in the fuel. Some places used to use MBTE, but now many use ethanol. In 07 Minnesota is going to 20 percent. What's good for the corn farmers is good for you. Except that corn syrup is used as a sugar substitute in most commercial foodstuffs, because the federal sugar program makes sugar so expensive. As more corn is used for ethanol production, expect your grocery bill to increase. And you can be sure the feds won't repeal the corrupt and obscene "pay not to grow" programs. Time to buy ADM stock? |