As the title says, does anyone? What are your experiences if you've tried?
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Thanks
Anyone running e85 in their mowers?
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Originally Posted By: NHGUY
I would imagine the engine needs some way to adjust timing and fuel flow,a carburetor cant do that.
I dont mean without adjustment but thanks!
I would imagine the engine needs some way to adjust timing and fuel flow,a carburetor cant do that.
I dont mean without adjustment but thanks!
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Originally Posted By: Warstud
Have enough problems running e10.
x2!
Have enough problems running e10.
x2!
NO ...Why would I want to?
why would you????
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
Originally Posted By: wallyuwl
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Have enough problems running e10.
x2!
x3
X4
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Have enough problems running e10.
x2!
x3
X4
Could install a small turbo, raise the compression to 11/1, and install significantly higher flow fuel pumps.
My 18HP 580cc Kawasaki powered mower might be able to make 40HP or so, before it liberated a connecting rod or ventilated the crankcase.
My 18HP 580cc Kawasaki powered mower might be able to make 40HP or so, before it liberated a connecting rod or ventilated the crankcase.
Originally Posted By: thankful4engines
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
Then there's something wrong with it.
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
Then there's something wrong with it.
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
Originally Posted By: thankful4engines
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
Then there's something wrong with it.
umm.. no
Originally Posted By: thankful4engines
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
Then there's something wrong with it.
umm.. no
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Have enough problems running e10.
x5
Not just a No, but HECK No!
Have enough problems running e10.
x5
Not just a No, but HECK No!
You would not HAVE to raise the compression ratio that much
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Originally Posted By: thankful4engines
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
why would you????
Alcohol burns cleaner for one! I have been smelling the oil companies bouquet for long enough to be tired of it. My car is much less noxious with alcohol.
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
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Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
Originally Posted By: thankful4engines
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
why would anyone use E85.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfuel/FFV2000.shtml
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
ah ha! your car! if it is designed to run on E85 moon shine go right ahead. BTW you get less MPG.
Now OPE AFAIK are not designed to run E85 moonshine.
why would anyone use E85.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfuel/FFV2000.shtml
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I think E85 will go by the wayside shortly.
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