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I know that here in Ca they say on the pump if there is methanol added. Some brand use it and some brands do not. I think the main problem is that it eats the seals and I don't what else. Even though I use the same brand all of the time I check it often to make sure it is still ok. Dick & Nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "MAGIC VAC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jon Page" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Ercoupe 415-CD Registration C-FXJK Nonfatal > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > > 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 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > 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. > > > > ========================================================================== == == > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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