[Spridgets] E85 Conversion

[brian S]

Thanks for the insight Dean.
Didn't realize that Brass was incompatible.
The needles were the big question mark.
I figured that I'd definitely have to enrichen the mixture,
I wasn't sure if the needles' profile would be ok.
As far as the tank, maybe I'll  hang one of those static
straps from the tank to the ground. ;-)
I do wonder if any of the tank sealing kits are compatible
with E85.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: dlh2001 at comcast.net
> T
>
> On the Bugeye at least, the fuel lines are steel so they are not an issue.
>
> The hose connecting the two SU's should be replace with a modern Neoprene
hose anyway.
> And neoprene is compatible to E85.
>
> As far as the needles go brass is listed as incompatible with E85.
> However bronze is compatible. So you could have those parts machined in
bronze.
>
> In any case I don't think that in the short term much damage would occur
> by running E85 through the SU as they are presently.  You may have to
enrichen
> the mixture a bit. But I don't think you will need to alter the needle
profile.
>
> The biggest problem with E85 is that it is conductive an accelerates
corrosion all around.
> (like in the tank).
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
> To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:24 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
>
>
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.
> >
> > Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget
> >
> > to run E85?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the
> >
> > electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.
> >
> > Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?
> >
> > And if so to what?
> >
> > At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,
> >
> > big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least
> >
> > equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.
> >
> >
> >
> > The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices
> >
> > about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty
> >
> > enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...
> >
> >
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>

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