I could be wrong, but I believe we have been using it here in Pitts for a
while and I have a BJ8. I also have the newer "blue" jets which are
supposed to last a looooong time. No problem so far.
> [Original Message]
> From: Alan Seigrist Blue 100 <healey.nut@gmail.com>
> To: Gil Rockwell <gilrockwell@comcast.net>
> Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/20/06 9:53:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Ethanol and Healeys
>
> Gil -
>
> It depends if you have HD carbs or not. If you have HD carbs on your
> car then it's probably not a good idea because the rubber boot on the
> carb jet probably cannot handle ethanol. If SU Burlen and other
> manufacturers reformulate the rubber in the boot, then possible.
>
> If you are using an H type or HS type carb, then ethanol should be ok,
> since both of these carbs don't have fragile rubber parts around the
> fuel... but I can't speak for certain.
>
> Of course the SU fuel pump definitely will also be a problem area, but
> you can replace the SU pump with a FACET pump and ethanol won't be an
> issue there.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Alan
>
> '53 BN1 '64 BJ8
>
>
> On 4/21/06, Gil Rockwell <gilrockwell@comcast.net> wrote:
> > Has anyone investigated or know the impact that a 10% Ethanol mix with
> > gasoline on our Healey fuel systems? Anyone had experience with it
yet? In
> > Richmond, and other areas along the East Coast, we are no getting this
in
> > lieu of gas with MTBE which is being phased out. I fear that the Healey
> > fuel system will deteriorate but I hope those of you more knowledgeable
than
> > me have the answer.
>
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