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fla1976 10-05-2008 05:42 AM

Alcohol
 
As long as it is sealed tightly, it should last indefinitely. As stated above, keep the drum off the concrete or ground to minimize corrosion of the container. Good luck with the alky.

curtisreed 10-05-2008 07:04 AM

Hey Chris,
We started using Klotz top end lube and we really like it alot. We actually picked up some et using it over whatever they were putting in when we bought our fuel with the lube already in it. David is right it will keep just fine.

Curtis

bowtie4542001 10-05-2008 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by doorracer
Hey Chris,
We started using Klotz top end lube and we really like it alot. We actually picked up some et using it over whatever they were putting in when we bought our fuel with the lube already in it. David is right it will keep just fine.

Curtis

What is the lube for and where can I get some?

Chris

fla1976 10-05-2008 10:10 AM

Klotz
 
You can get some info at this site:



http://www.klotzlube.com/storeProdDetails.asp?pi=21

dparker 10-05-2008 11:16 AM

Don't worry as fast as you burn alcohol it wont last long. Usually when someone gets a new alcohol engine theyll burn a drum just tuning their car in the shop.
If you'll install a 3/8 fitting on the plenum of your intake and run a hose back to the cab of your car with a gas ball valve on your end. You can heat up your engine in about 1/3 the time. When you open the valve it will give you a vacuum leak that will lean your engine. It will heat up aleast 3 times faster. Which means you use 3 times less fuel.

curtisreed 10-05-2008 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by bowtie4542001

Originally Posted by doorracer
Hey Chris,
We started using Klotz top end lube and we really like it alot. We actually picked up some et using it over whatever they were putting in when we bought our fuel with the lube already in it. David is right it will keep just fine.

Curtis

What is the lube for and where can I get some?

Chris

Alcohol is a really dry fuel having no lubricating qualities like gas. It helps out on the valve stems and leaves a light coat of oil when the alcohol drys.

bowtie4542001 10-05-2008 02:01 PM

Re: Klotz
 

Originally Posted by fla1976
You can get some info at this site:



http://www.klotzlube.com/storeProdDetails.asp?pi=21

Thanks, that help.

Chris

bowtie4542001 10-05-2008 05:21 PM

I have another question. Since my car runs on alcohol, could I run E-85 in it? Again sorry for all the questions but first time with an alcohol setup.

Chris

curtisreed 10-05-2008 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by bowtie4542001
I have another question. Since my car runs on alcohol, could I run E-85 in it? Again sorry for all the questions but first time with an alcohol setup.

Chris

Because E-85 is a mixture of ethanol and gas it takes a different A-F ratio so you have to have a different set up for that.

Curtis

bowtie4542001 10-05-2008 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by doorracer

Originally Posted by bowtie4542001
I have another question. Since my car runs on alcohol, could I run E-85 in it? Again sorry for all the questions but first time with an alcohol setup.

Chris

Because E-85 is a mixture of ethanol and gas it takes a different A-F ratio so you have to have a different set up for that.

Curtis

Thanks Curtis,
I see now, I have a lot to learn.............. :? :?

Chris


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