The real problem with mogas is the ethanol. Lead fouling from 100LL can be controlled by using Alcor TCP, which has been hard to find for a while now. Eliacim ----- Original Message ----- From: fnelson913 To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:06 PM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Plastic Gas Cans - why use mogas???
A number of people seem to be amused at the thought of using mogas instead of that "slightly" more expensive 100LL. My understanding is that 100LL is anything but "low lead." I would argue that avgas is harmful to my antique Continental. Most people seem to agree that switching to a fuel with less lead than 100LL is a good idea and will likely solve the problems of lead fouling on valve guides. I don't like to think about suffering a stuck valve in flight. It was bad enough when it happened on the ground and resulted in an extended vacation from flying and more than a dollar or two from my wallet. Thanks for the discussion. I hope the information keeps us all well grounded and our airplanes flying. I have added grounding straps to my lists of must haves. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C --- In [email protected], "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unless you're using auto fuel that's no longer available at most airports, how much are you really saving by canning avgas in? Unless the FBO owner is a real nitwit, support those guys as they really don't make as much as you would think. > > Al DeMarzo > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page > Free, Easy and No Membership Required > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm >
