Gasahol Update

Doug wrote:
There is a whole new line of excellent plastic floats called Aerocets.
Although I don't know how that is relevant.

Because the toulene in 100LL melted the plastic floats in many carbs.
Big STC to replace them about two decades ago.


One thing about mogas, it is best to get the mogas that airports have
.They typically get car gas that does not have the car gas additives.

Total BS, most FBO's that sell mo gas are either small mom and pop
operations that do not have a very large tank to ask the local
distributer to eliminate the aditive package, or they only offer it
because they are also using it for their ground equipment. Besides the
additives are only detergents which would only help to get rid of
carbon and lead deposits. The alcohol is added at the refienery not
the distributer.

No one really knows what these car gas additives will do to an aircraft
engine. Also, keep in mind car gas is NO LEAD. Lead has lubrication and
cushioning properties. BS! A myth created by the gas companies to discorage the government from eliminating lead, and an excuse for car companies to explain their valve failures. Aircraft engines are tested for compatibility before issuing the STC. My old Cessna had less problems on mogas than 100LL. No stuck valves on mogas.