Long term use of Methanol.
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I've been running a 10% mix for a while now without a hitch.
There were some "issues" with regards to corrosion of fuel system, however 10% hasn't had any ill effects that I have heard of as yet.
Paul managed to get an extra 5 degrees of timing from my 10% mix, and the driving benefits mean all day long...
There were some "issues" with regards to corrosion of fuel system, however 10% hasn't had any ill effects that I have heard of as yet.
Paul managed to get an extra 5 degrees of timing from my 10% mix, and the driving benefits mean all day long...
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Used to use a fair amount of methanol in my R/C model flying days.
A couple of pointers - Get the good quality fuel grade - methanol is an alcohol also used for industrial cleaning and de-greasing, so avoid this grade as it may contain a certain amount of water (methanol is hydroscopic) Keep the container tightly sealed.
Methanol is accumulative. If it gets on your skin it may be absorbed through the pores, once inside you, it stays! Wear rubber gloves when handling.
It can eventually promote corrosion, so occasional flush through with a fuel system cleaner may be a good idea?
JohnD
A couple of pointers - Get the good quality fuel grade - methanol is an alcohol also used for industrial cleaning and de-greasing, so avoid this grade as it may contain a certain amount of water (methanol is hydroscopic) Keep the container tightly sealed.
Methanol is accumulative. If it gets on your skin it may be absorbed through the pores, once inside you, it stays! Wear rubber gloves when handling.
It can eventually promote corrosion, so occasional flush through with a fuel system cleaner may be a good idea?
JohnD
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I have used Methanol as an additive for 5 years now and as a 100% source of fuel for most of last year. No ill effects on injectors/regs/pumps/fuel lines etc.
As for the human issues.....well.... some would say I must be mad to drive this thing anyway so no further damage there either
Andy
As for the human issues.....well.... some would say I must be mad to drive this thing anyway so no further damage there either
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Glad i read this as i was just talking to paul about running mine on 10% meth,cheers for the link andy but when i search the store for methanol the screen just goes blank?,anyone else having this same problem?
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maxol in the rep of ireland have just started selling their E5 fuel.as far as i know its normal unleaded plus 5% meth giving 99+ ron.i think all their unleaded pumps are E5 now so must be safe for prolonged use.
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injecting it with water has different advantages.. but in the tank is better and more reliable.. no chance of a failed water jet or pump etc..
cannot be sure whether double the results.. only tuned with either or with both installed so no way of comparing on the same setup.
cooling is not the issue as water inj + meth cools the charge well, yes increased stress on setup but depends on what setup is, as to whether it will take it
Simon
cannot be sure whether double the results.. only tuned with either or with both installed so no way of comparing on the same setup.
cooling is not the issue as water inj + meth cools the charge well, yes increased stress on setup but depends on what setup is, as to whether it will take it
Simon