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Can I run E85 fuel in my tractor?
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Posted by jmyt_47 on October 16, 2002 at 11:23:27 from (170.92.1.104):
I live in Minnesota, where E85 is available and 10 to 25 cents a gallon cheaper than regular gas. Skipping the economics, and piece of mind argument for gas, I would like to run my farmall H and 300 on E85(85% ethanol, 15% gas) fuel. They say you can't run the stuff in your car/truck- unless it was specifically designed for it. Which is very frustrating- another topic for later. Anyway, I have not been able to find any information on what changes I should make to my Farmall's engines to make it run well. I have also contacted the supporters of E85 directly asking about fuel conversions with no luck. So here's some of my questions: 1. Isn't E85 almost the same as running your engine on alcohol? 2. What guide lines to alcohol engine tuning can anyone offer? I'm assuming I'll have to adjust the engine timing, main jet on the carb and maybe the thermostat. Any thoughts? Why bother? Why not. I'd rather buy fuel made in the USA, and support our Agriculture industry that's why! Minnesota and other states have been pushing this E85 alternative fuel for years, but they can't compete with big oil because: -market demand for new E85 compatible cars(where's the pickup trucks?) -no direct engine conversion kits because of emmissions red tape. -limited access to fueling stations check out the web link for more info: I'll get off my soap box now... thanks for your help.
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