10%Ethanol ????

[IndyA]

My '29 A has a Snyder's rebuilt carburetor... can I use gasoline with 10% ethanol??? Many thanks for responses ......

 

[eagle]

It'll be fine. Just keep it fresh. I would switch to non ethanol if you have the option though. Over winter keep the tank full and some stabil in it too.

 

[marc hildebrant]

Yes,

Today's Gas works fine in the Model A. The ethanol does play havoc with the cork floats in the gas gauge though.

I add Marvell Mystery Oil to the gas to help.

Marc

 

[WHN]

We also add MMO. I believe fresh gas makes a real difference. That is one of the reasons we don't keep more than a quarter tank and any time.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Should I take a TABLESPOON of MMO, before retiring for the night?--I HATE Mornings!
Bill Sluggish

 

[Rex_A_Lott]

Should I take a TABLESPOON of MMO, before retiring for the night?--I HATE Mornings!
Bill Sluggish

Maybe you are thinking of MoM....Milk of Magnesia?

 

[RawhideKid]

Should I take a TABLESPOON of MMO, before retiring for the night?--I HATE Mornings!
Bill Sluggish

Couldn't huit, you got some mean breath in da mornin Bill. I'm sure Dog would appreciate it if you smelled minty fresh in the mornins

 

[Chippy Minton]

Should I take a TABLESPOON of MMO, before retiring for the night?--I HATE Mornings!
Bill Sluggish

I'd always wondered what kept you so on the ball and cheerful!

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Not a problem on a stock Model A but if you have added any rubber fuel hoses replaced them with some that are resistant to the new gas.

Charlie Stephens

 

[holdover]

Use https://www.pure-gas.org/ to find a station close to you that sells pure gas, among the issues already stated you gas tank is one of the most precious parts of your vehicle, do everything you can to keep it rust free...

 

[Mike V. Florida]

I've used it for years here in Florida with no adverse effects except for lower MPG in parades with temps in the 90's as well as general driving in those temps. Some have problems some don't. You need to tweak what you use for your car.

 

[3.6rs]

My '29 A has a Snyder's rebuilt carburetor... can I use gasoline with 10% ethanol??? Many thanks for responses ......

Yes, as long as you use it quickly !
Don't leave the eth. gas too long in your tank.
(Alcohol mixes with water/condens)

 

[Jim M]

Should I take a TABLESPOON of MMO, before retiring for the night?--I HATE Mornings!
Bill Sluggish

I bet by morning your "carb-o-rator" will be clean and you'll need a "pit stop"...

 

[Anteek29]

We can always count on Williamson to give us a chuckle...
(Thanks, Bill)

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Yes, as long as you use it quickly !
Don't leave the eth. gas too long in your tank.
(Alcohol mixes with water/condens)

That's actually good news about fuel containing ethanol.

Ethanol does mix with any water that condenses in the tank. That happens often with cars like ours that aren't driven much, have an "open" fuel system, and that go through heat and cool cycles as the weather changes. The Ethanol holds the water in suspension.

On the other hand, fuel without ethanol just floats on the water that condenses in the tank. This can rust out the bottom of the tank over time and also cause hard starting and rough running since it is the water that will get to the carb before the gas.

Of course if there is too much water condensing in the tank to be suspended by the ethanol, the remainder will go to the bottom of the tank and eventually you'll experience the same rust and driveability problems as the no ethanol fuel.

 

[Ronald]

The cure for the condensation is to add a couple of ounces of methelhydrate (gas line antifreeze) it will mix with the water and make it combustable.