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Mopar151

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4. More work than you think

Reply to hydrolastic (Original post)

Sat Jan 27, 2024, 11:28 PM

Jan 2024

E85, E100 (ethanol), and methanol all require some changes
to the fuel system. They all absorb water compulsively, and water makes them attack various things. There are alcohol carburetor conversions readily available for American engines.
But, gasoline will be with us fa long time yet! Aviation and leaded racing gasolines are very storage stable, save many headaches vs. street gas for stuff that doesn't run much.

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An idea for what to do with Classic cars [View all] hydrolastic Jan 2024 OP

IMO, you are worrying too much. "Some" will Always find something to be offended about. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #1

I think collectible cars will always be wanted. jimfields33 Jan 2024 #2

We have an acquaintance that has just bamagal62 Jan 2024 #3

The term for such a car is "RestoMod" Best_man23 Jan 2024 #10

More work than you think Mopar151 Jan 2024 #4

Yes, using alcohol fuels in cars that are in frequent storage is a terrible idea MichMan Jan 2024 #9

Whatever decision you make moniss Jan 2024 #5

Alcohols an awesome fuel gay texan Jan 2024 #6

Your screen name has me smiling with an old memory and slightly off-topic comment yonder Jan 2024 #7

Keep the working ones as authentic as possible! Think. Again. Jan 2024 #8

I say keep it as close to stock as possible Kennah Feb 2024 #11

I don't own an old classic car, but wouldn't they require lead base gasoline? Emile Feb 2024 #12