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To: mountainlion
Some parts on old cars can not found to replace them

I can sell you a carb-kit for a 57 Studebaker, I guarantee you it is made with ethanol-proof parts.

It costs $100.00 to replace the diaphragm on my ATV.

I guess, just junk it then.

73 posted on 05/25/2016 6:05:50 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Trump: A Bull in a RINO closet.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER
I guess, just junk it then.

My cousin told me about his old, 50s, that when he lets it set for a while it will not start and does not run right as the low octane form the evaporated alcohol. I suppose you would want to junk all vehicles that are over 10 years old.

86 posted on 05/25/2016 8:01:48 AM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER
I can sell you a carb-kit for a 57 Studebaker, I guarantee you it is made with ethanol-proof parts.

Carb rebuild kits aren't usually a problem, those can be found with ethanol-resistant parts. Same thing with soft fuel lines - just use the Gates "green stripe" hose and it'll last. The bigger problem now is mechanical fuel pumps. Might have to switch to an inline electric pump to prevent ethanol-related problems.

101 posted on 05/25/2016 10:46:09 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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