Tested some pump E85

[pumpgas]

Here is a pic of my tester. Yes it was full to the line when I put the E85 out of the pump in it but after shacking it up it now has this much. Looks to me to be right around E83-85. FWIW the water line was right on the money when filled as well. Any ideas as to why I lost fluid when I added the E85 and shook?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/carrs_79BU/e85tester.jpg

[alcohol]

The reason you "lost" volume is chemical in nature- the water/ethanol bond is so strong that it takes less space than before.

A rough analogy to this would be coarse rocks and fine sand. Separated they take up a given space each having empty space between each particle or rock. Pour the sand over the rock and shake and now the space used is less.

The H20 test in the fed handbook allows for this volume change.

BTW- when ethanol and E0 gasoline are first blended there is also a chemical/slight thermal and volume increase (but this one is temporary only due to temp) that occurs due to that bond which is not as strong eth/water.

[lt1camaroman93]

Where can I get this tester?

[pumpgas]

Quick fuel Jay that is the only thing I would personally buy from for e85 though.

[lt1camaroman93]

Quick fuel Jay that is the only thing I would personally buy from for e85 though.

Any chance you have a part number on the bastard so I can have vsi or ms order it up?

[pumpgas]

Not off hand I don't maybe one of the other guys on here with one will chime in.

[fordguy]

Here is a pic of my tester. Yes it was full to the line when I put the E85 out of the pump in it but after shacking it up it now has this much. Looks to me to be right around E83-85. FWIW the water line was right on the money when filled as well. Any ideas as to why I lost fluid when I added the E85 and shook?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/carrs_79BU/e85tester.jpg

Hey morning pumpgas, do you find the ethanal content varing all that much(?) and if so what is the % varing. Just want to know. Thank You

[Jeff88coupe]

Anyone happen to find the Quick Fuel part number for that test cylinder? I couldn't find it on their website.

[drag chevette]

I sell E85 testers....not like this but close.

find out how much the QFT are and let me know....

I sell mine for $30....

Mark 573 694-4088

[High Roller]

I think they are $20ish, but I got mine here: http://www.raceone85.com/ Heath is cool to work with.

or they are on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/QUICK-FUEL-RACE-MARINE-ALCOHOL-ETHANOL-E85-TEST-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ200364597073

[High Roller]

Hey morning pumpgas, do you find the ethanal content varing all that much(?) and if so what is the % varing. Just want to know. Thank You


Dig the mousepad...never noticed it b4

[alcohol]

Answer from Quickfuel

Part # 36-E85 / price $14.99

[Mattsv8_03]

yea i got my quck fuel and a cdprogram to mix in 100% and make 85 or 98 from robmixservices

[bubba]

i got these testers in stock $15.00 @ Van Senus auto parts!!!!!!!! (6 of them)