Again E85

Posted by fisherman on July 19, 2006 at 14:55:52 from (67.52.20.98):

I posted a question last week about running e85 in my distillate tractor and I have looked around the rest of the site to see if anyone else has tried it. The discussion tends to discuss whether or not it cost effective more than if its something that would work, except for a few folks.

So, I think I'm just gonna try some out and see what it does but in moderation. I guess this is what I might do.

1949 M distillete e85 test:

1)Start with 5 gallons of e10 and 1 gallon of e85 and run it.
2)Next 5 gallons (e10) with 2 gallons e85
3)5 gal e10 and 3 gallons e85
4) 5-4, 5-5, 5-5, 4-5, 3-5... and continue to break it in and see what happens- this will take me a while.

Now, I'm so far at the bottom of the totam pole when it comes to the knowledge of tractors on this site, so any suggustion, thoughts, constructive critism...are all good. Is there anyting I should specifically pay attention too?
Any anticipated carberator adjustments? or anything else.

Mentioned before:

"My 1937 "BN" John Deere runs very nicely on E-85. Just had to richen up the mixture screws about 1/3 turn. It is hard starting on straight E-85 but sure has an interesting exhaust odor." Wayne Swenson

"My only concern would be the gaskets in the carb and the intake gasket." John M

"So long as the E85 doesn't eat gaskets or floats, and you richen the mixture so it doesn't melt pistons, it should run fine, just like it did in model T's and A's 80 years ago. Just watch out for leaning out with jets too small and go.
Gerald J."

"Don't think I'd try it. E85 is known to quickly deteriorate certain materials used in older fuel systems, like seals and rubber packings. You may also notice a loss of power. There's fewer BTU's in a gallon of E85 than there is in gasoline" K.B-826

"It burns acidic so you need to run an additive in the oil for a while." Jonesy

Everyone seems to be in agreement that it will hurt the seals in the carb.

Basically, I think I'm just gonna find out if that old distillate can take it.

Replies:

• Re: Again E85 fisherman 10:39:11 07/20/06 (2)
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