Thread: Gasahol Update
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Old June 3rd 05, 05:27 AM
George Patterson
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Casey Wilson wrote:

Sort of..., #'s 1, 3, and 4 don't answer the questions. While #2 seems
to reply by alleging incompatibility, it doesn't state the damage. How are
those components not compatible? Do they explode?


Problems vary depending on the composition of the items. Generally seals,
gaskets, and diaphrams *may* swell and/or soften when exposed to alcohol. This
caused problems with some automobiles when gasohol was introduced in the
mid-70s. I do not reliably remember what substances were most affected, but
manufacturers reacted by changing the composition of replacement items. Owners
reacted by refusing to buy gasohol. Nothing quite like having a diaphram type
fuel pump die or start pumping gas into the crankcase when you're on the road.

George Patterson
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