E85 in my lawn Equipment?
E85 in my lawn Equipment?
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What would I have to do to convert my old lawn mowers and chainsaws over to run on E85? Is this even possible?
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RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
Startability may suffer. A shot of ether should take care of that though.
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
CSLufkin: May I ask what the purpose of this conversion is?
If it is just for fun, I vote to give it a shot. Like others have said, you will need increased fuel flow, a greater advance on your spark timing, and to ensure that anything that comes in contact with fuel is compatible with E85.
The fuel flow increase can be had by modifying the carburetor, and the spark advance can likely be done by making some sort of a bracket to mount the magneto at location with a lower crank angle compared to the current magneto mounting position.
Good Luck.
-Reidh
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RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
I am in Upstate NY (you don't have to be from Alabama to be a Redneck you know)
This conversion would be strictly for fun, and conversation sake.
What percentage more fuel (roughly) will I need to provde?
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RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
The fuel system materials have to be compatible and the venting has to minimize moisture absorption. Once that is worked out then the carb needs to be rejetted and youre off to the races.
Good Luck
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
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He converted to E85 and is lovin it.
There is a local guy that has done the same and likes it's performance in his drag car for the last year and a half. As always, it is not as good or as bad as people say. I would convert my 67 Firebird if the fuel was readily available here. Have seen plenty of 1000+hp turbo and blower cars run on it and they admit to a couple problems but can tell you how to make it right. As far as "classic cars" are concerned, that would require a definition. Can you estimate how many factory original 60's cars are out there verses how many have at least had the carb switched to a Holley, Edelbrock, Demon, etc. Mine has a Quickfuel billet Holley style 4500 series and they offer E85 metering blocks for those that want to build an engine with E85 as the fuel of choice.
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
RE: E85 in my lawn Equipment?
Apparently it gave no problems - though it may have run at slightly lower power, he didn't find it noticable.
I'd cetrain recommend draining the tank (and running dry)when it's not in use. E85 is tough on seals not designed for it - but for short term use in cheap engines... give it a go!
Mike