Alcohol is used to absorb water [Heat Brand], so water would be no problem. Saying that, most engine fuel systems is still incompatible.
Ronald R. Eason Sr. President / CEO Ph: 816-468-4091 Fax: 816-468-5465 http://www.jrl-engineering.com Our Attitude Makes The Difference! -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of D F Lively Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:41 PM To: KRnet; bob Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank sealant Bob: I have been trying to solve the same problem and have been getting the same result. Word of advice though, the FAA when it issues an STC to use auto gas in an certified aircraft prohibits the use of MOGAS containing alcohol. From what I have been able to determine it is because of alcohols affinity for water and they are afraid of fuel line freeze-up and plugging. Personally that is enough for me so I will stick to the unleaded MOGAS either 87 or 91 octane. Don Lively Burlington IA 52601 bob wrote: > Anyone have the absolute, hands-down, definitive answer on sealing > fiberglass fuel tanks? After a couple of days Googling NTSB reports > and builder horror stories I'm afraid to even put a fuel tank on my > plane, at least one that might need to hold fuel with an alcohol additive. > > This stuff sounds wonderful, I guess. > http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm > > I don't need 3 gallons of this, and they don't say anything about alcohol. > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/tankseal.php > > Randolph 912 is supposed to be another option, but I haven't been able > to find it. > > Finally, *almost* everyone claims that vinylester resin is impervious to > fuel with additives, but I was able to find a few posts on the net saying > it isn't. > > In other words, I'm confused. Any advice appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
