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John,
Yes, the alcohol does combine with the water, but it does not separate
from the gas. (I think) And, after combining with the alcohol, it will
then
pass through things such as fuel filters, screens, and it will burn just
like the gasoline. It has the added benefit of melting ice, and thus
clearing frozen fuel lines. (All of this I just think) Unfortunately, it
will not remove "large" quantities of water, and it will destroy the
rubber
parts in aircraft fuel systems. So, we can't use it no matter what. I
also
believe it is federally mandated that any pump dispensing "Oxygenated"
(alcohol added) fuel must be labeled as such. So, you are not in much
danger of getting alcohol in your fuel unless you just don't read the
notice
on the pump.
Larry
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From: "Jon Page" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "MAGIC VAC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Ercoupe 415-CD Registration C-FXJK Nonfatal
> Larry.
> I think the idea behind the water quantity increasing, is that the
> alcohol combines with the water and separates from the gas.The water
> level would appear to increase, where in reality it only increases by
> the amout of the alcohol separating from the fuel. If you could get a
> high enough alochol to water ratio, it is concievable it would burn as
> fuel. My experience is that depending on alcohol to remove water in any
> quantity is not a safe practice. A very small amount of water may be
> absorbed, but don't count on it to keep you H2O free. Draining and
> syphoning are much more reliable.
>
> Jon Page
>
> Flak Magnet.
>
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