Date:         Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:51:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas question, seriously folks
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
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I would suggest that one possible concern are the fuel hoses you're
using. This has been commented on before. Info should be in the
archives.

I don't recall the exact PN etc but search Gates online and find fuel
injection rated (higher PSI) hose that is rated for ethanol blended
fuel. I installed Gates 5/16" hose on my '88 and '81. The '81 has a
different engine but in terms of fuel hose, not really a factor. No
leaks and neither seem adversely affected so far.

I've used fuel sourced in US and Canada. Up here, some pumps state "up
to 10% ethanol" others may not show any percentage but of that I'm not
certain.

Neil

On 12/14/13, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> I've been told by most folks that using regular in my van is the way to go.
> But I've also read about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the
> ethanol additives.

> Your thoughts on gas are greatly appreciated.



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Neil n

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