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02-11-2012, 08:05 PM
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Starter Motor
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I just bought a 1986 Spectron bus. I assume this is the same as an Econovan specs. Its got a FE motor and I am getting only 350-400 k's out of a full tank of Caltex 85 petrol. I was thinking of putting a carby kit through but was wondering would a webber carby be better? I want the best economy I can out of this little 4 cylinder. Plugs, leads, filters are all new. Sorry if I posted in the wrong area. Any help regarding this would be appreceated. Oh, the motor has only done about 150,000 since rebuild.
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02-11-2012, 08:55 PM
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MY2010 SV6 SIDI -Black-
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your not putting e85 in it are you? |
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02-11-2012, 10:06 PM
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Starter Motor
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yes. e85. Does it matter? If so, what should I be using?
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02-11-2012, 10:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Very much so
E85 is 85% ethonol Nothing wrong with it but if your engine isnt built for it it will run like a buster bum and drink fuel like there's no tomorrow It's also very harsh on conventional flexible fuel lines and seals, so cross your fingers you haven't stuffed them
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02-11-2012, 10:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Considering it's vintage I'd be running non ethonol 95 or e10 91 at worst
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02-11-2012, 10:26 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thanks for that. I will change back. Does the 91 shell contain ethanol?
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03-11-2012, 12:10 AM
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Help wanted re: 1986 spectron
Re: Help wanted re: 1986 spectron
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