Date: 04 Jul 2006 18:43:56 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: ethanol conversion query
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 19:15:04 GMT, Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> wrote: > > Existing fuel lines will be corroded by an ethanol mix of greater than about > 10% to petrol. > Ok, that's a problem. Running new fuel lines would be a bit of a pain, but is obviously very possible. What about the fuel tank, though? >> The fuel pump may contain internal seals or other parts that dissolve in >> ethanol. Probably not an impossible obstacle though. > > ... As above ... > Is it likely that a more modern (and ethanol-compatible) fuel tank could be found which would fit into the existing fuel pump setup? > > I'm led to believe that 10% ethanol from the pump is already commonplace > across the US (and elsewhere?), so there is a fair chance you're already > running it. Older pre-ECU C900s are probably okay just knocking the timing Yep, I'm in the US, and we are indeed running 10% ethanol. E85 is available, though not widely so. > back to the C900 T16 ... Are you thinking Bosch or Lucas FI system? > Aren't all T16s Bosch? > > I think you're already ahead of us here ... I'll watch with interest; other > may have direct experience. > Well, I certainly want to give it a try if the consensus is favorable. Selling the wife on a 3rd Saab might be the trickiest part :) John -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
