Re: Can I run E85 fuel in my tractor?

Posted by Steven@nd on October 16, 2002 at 16:23:59 from (12.23.184.197):

In Reply to: Can I run E85 fuel in my tractor? posted by jmyt_47 on October 16, 2002 at 11:23:27:

Well, drag racers run alcohol in thier engines, why not tractors?

First, you will need to set your carb quite a bit richer. I'm pretty sure it takes more alky than gasoline to run an engine. As for timing, I think you could advance it more since the alcohol has a cooling effect on the engine.

Actually, I don't know how you could damage one of these old tractors so I would try it. Go for it and let us know what happens. You should be able to tune "by ear" with your H for sure and the 300 isn't really different. I would start with the H as it probably has lower compression ratio and less chance of detonating.

Maybe someone else on here knows more...

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