Re[2]: Problems with new fuel (was Marvel Mystery Oil)

["Peter Mchugh" <PMCHUGH@mail.hq.faa.gov>]

     Tho not a chemical engineer, I think that rubbing alcohol is 
     essentially what is sold (a higher prices) as gas tank moisture 
     remover...because alcohol tends to absorb water sufficiently to permit 
     it to burn or pass through the engine as exhaust...
     
     I have frequently used the gas tank additive to protect against water 
     build-up...and it seems to work(no water in my tanks) but I have never 
     evaluated its use to clean the engine, plugs etc.  Perhaps the alcohol 
     (and water) acts to de-coke the engine much as raw water, when fed 
     through the carbs, is said to do.
     
     I'm interested in seeing more dialog on this point.
     
     Cheers!
     
     PMQ
     
     73 TR-6
     72 GT-6
     69 GT-6+ (2)


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Subject: Re: Problems with new fuel (was Marvel Mystery Oil)
Author:  Michael Noerregaard <ngaard@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu> at smtpgate
Date:    11/13/96 8:31 AM


A mechanic at where I work suggest that I should put in 16 oz of rubbing 
alcohol (90% or higher) in the tank for every third or fourth time I fill it 
up - supposedly that should clean out the engine, plugs, etc.  Any 
thoughts/experience on this?
     
Thanks,
     
Michael
     
     
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