![]() The new fuels have reduced "lubricity" and diesel replaces some of the lubricity AND HP that's been taken out. Using diesel, along with the fuel we have now, makes very good sense. Oh! Almost forgot one point that I wanted to make. Those states are constantly trying to legislate us into "modern" compliance, so this new federal fuel requirement will be a boon for those so set against us. Watch for states like CA and NY to jump on the "everybody has to use E-85 bandwagon" as fast as they can. ![]() For the government, it's a win-win situation, they get pollutants down, reduce dependency on foreign oil AND cure the "old car problem", all in one drop of the hammer. I dunno what all of the other old car people are gonna do, but I'm hoping that everyone sticks together and insists to our government that old cars aren't left out in the cold. The point is, I guess it's already time to start planning for the future. Even the chitt fuel we have to put up with now will become hard to find eventually. But trust me, it's gonna be a requirement that every new vehicle use E-85. The requirement that E-85 be the "standard" fuel hasn't even started yet, and we're ALL running into problems NOW. I sell used auto parts, and I can tell you that it's already a nightmare for everyone. In other words, they have had to modify their own, newest offerings to use the stuff. Vehicle makers are already putting out, what they call, "Flexfuel" vehicles. I doubt that there ever will be any consideration for carbureted cars, "they" would LOVE to get rid of "us" anyway. Bad news is, there's no fix, (seals, etc.), available for carbs, (especially OLD carbs.), at this time. ![]() I use ethanol blend in my S-10 pickup, but I pay extra, and drive farther, to get real gas for my Stude.ĮXCELLENT points whacker! NEVER, EVER put E-85 in a Studebaker, (or ANY vehicle), that hasn't been specifically set up to use it! It cannot be used in brand new vehicles that haven't been set up to use it! As whacker said, you will need a complete re-do of the fuel system, including a new tank, stainless fuel lines, electric pump, etc. If you put that stuff into a Stude, you will blow yourself to your just reward. It requires a stainless steel fuel system, a different fuel guage float, different seals in the fuel pump and fuel injectors. When they do finally start selling E-85 in your state, go out and buy a cross, or better yet a crucifix, and every time you go to a gas station hold that cross between you and the pump that sells E-85! Never put E-85 into a vehicle that wasn't designed for E-85. For those with higher compression ratios, I don't know. For most cars that run on "pump gas" it shouldn't make any difference in performance. You can use a gallon of diesel, kerosene, or even Marvel Mystery Oil if you wanna spend that much! It lowers the volatility of the gasoline and quells it's yearning to go to vapor when heated. I've recommended the fix that Tom talks about and have gotten rave reviews back from most who've tried it. Not bragging mind you, just noting that as hot as it gets here during 5 or 6 months, I've never been sitting on the side of the road with the hood up because of vapor lock.ĭays like today, I keep waiting for it to strike - never happens. The 60 ragtop - if I drive it in over 100 degree temps, park it for 5 or 10 minutes and come back and take off - about 30 seconds after I drive off, it'll stumble (even stall if at idle) for a bit before it smooths out and goes down the road just fine. I drove around in the Transtar yesterday and today and never had a stumble. Man, it must be just good fortune - but I've had VERY few incidents of vapor lock in the 17 years we've lived in this torridly hot valley (107 today - 110 for the coming weekend!)
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