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Re: Testing for the quantity of ethanol in petrol
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 10/30/2002 1 Reply

Kevin,

Back in the late 80's, I wouldn't guarantee a carb overhaul because of methanol in gasoline. It would swell Viton needle tips so much that it would force float levels down almost 1/8". In addition, accelerator pumps would swell and stick in their bore... Login to read more.

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