Terry
I hadn't thought about the filler pipe..
I wonder how you go about finding out what sort of "rubber" these various
components are made out of?
I am pretty sure the "fuel" hose is ok but what about fuel pump diaphragms
and is there anything in webers which might be affected?
I guess now that I have started using Optimax any of these problems will
become apparent with time. Rest assured I will let u know....
cheers
Mick
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Rudd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 12:22 AM
Subject: RE: Tell Shell - Optimax Product Enquiry
> List,
>
> I'm still am not totally convinced yet, it's not that I have any doubt
that
> the info from Shell is correct but I don't know what the 2 standards are
> that Chris referred to and when they come into being and what they
replaced
> and why. Now they may have been in existence before 1985 when ULP came
into
> being in Aus Optimax is PULP) but what about in 1970, like what is the
> standard that the 510 filler hose conforms too, we've never thought about
it
> much before or needed too.
>
> I have thought of a few follow-up questions and I can still do that if
> anyone has anything they'd like to know about Optimax now a contact has
been
> found.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mick Ralph
> Sent: Saturday, 26 November 1994 7:17 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Tell Shell - Optimax Product Enquiry
>
>
> Well done Terry
> That answers the question (from Shells' point of view anyway)
> So I wonder what was the story behind the various comments recently that
> said there problems?
> Oh well.. The guy who reco'ed my head said i could run unleaded except
for
> the comp ratio so Otimax and PULP should be no worries.. I kinda like
super
> tho as its a 'known' quantity.
> cheers
> Mick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: RUDD,Terry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Ozdat (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 1:54 PM
> Subject: FW: Tell Shell - Optimax Product Enquiry
>
>
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: M-SHELL TECHNICAL ADVICE TEAM, SAL-CSC
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 9:41 AM
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > Subject: RE: Tell Shell - Optimax Product Enquiry
> >
> >
> > Dear Terry,
> >
> > Thank you for your enquiry RE- OPTIMAX
> >
> > Optimax has been tested to all Australian Standards for pump fuels, and
> will
> > not damage any rubber seal or fuel system component anymore than
straight
> > ULP, PULP, Super or Lead Free Super.
> >
> > It may be that certain seals on the market don't meet the necessary
> > standards for petrol contact, in which case they may degrade in contact
> with
> > any petrol. These being-
> >
> > SAE J30-R7 for rubber hoses
> >
> > ASTM D2000 for other parts
> >
> > It is the responsibility of the part/hose manufacturer to ensure and
prove
> > compliance to these standards.
> >
> > I trust this information has answered your question.
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Chris HS
> >
> > Shell Australia Technical Advice Team
> >
> >
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Tell Shell - Optimax Product Enquiry
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > First Name : Terry
> > Surname : Rudd
> >
> > Position : Assistant Director
> > Company Name : Australian Research Council
> > Telephone Number : 0407 074 626
> > Facsimile Number : 02 6284 6640
> > Your Email Address : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > Mailing Address 1: PO Box 9880
> > Mailing Address 2:
> >
> > City : CANBERRA
> > State : ACT
> > Postcode : 2601
> > Country : AU
> >
> > What is the most convienent way to contact you ? Fax :
> > Email : Yes
> > Post :
> > Telephone :
> >
> > What time to call (AEST) :
> >
> > Your Comments or Inquiry : There seems to be some comment around in the
> > media and on
> > car list groups on the net that would indicate that optimax is
> > not suitable for cars that have rubber fittings used in their fuel
> > lines.
> >
> > Is this true and if so what can be used in place of rubber
> > fittings.
> >
> > regards,
> > Terry Rudd
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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