I simply do not believe all the tripe about corroding brass, copper, leaded steel etc. etc. Until someone sends, or tells me where to get the actual lab reports with test conditions, tabulated results and photos, then I shall continue to believe my own eyes and 45+ years of experience that tells me that such metals are NOT corroded by ethanol or petrol/ethanol mixtures. (My Amal 29 is virtually all brass, the 1963 1 1/4 inch SUs are brass and aluminium die-castings, with plastic and rubber bits. All are perfect, and I know what they look like internally because I regularly service them myself, the Amal for about 30 years and the SUs for 20. Morgan and Sprite tin-plated steel and galvanised steel fuel tanks, brass/copper fittings, hoses, plastic and rubber are all just fine.
Keep up the good work, JR[/color]
Sorry but belief isn't proof, Historic car club tests have tested and documented effects of ethanol on a variety of metals and plastics.
Esso garage at Seaton, East Devon contacted Esso to check what they were being supplied, 9 out of 10 deliveries come from Havant and the Super Unleaded from there does not have ethanol, the latest delivery is ethanol free.
