E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz

Posted By: roadhazard

E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/08/12 10:33 PM

From my understanding there are issues with fuel bowl, metering block and power valve gaskets standing up to the E-85 formula. Exactly what issues are you seeing if any and what gaskets are you using?
If you are having issues with gaskets, how long do they last before trouble sets in?

I have entered the arena of Holley gaskets and would like to test some out on E-85 and see how they fair against the competition

Posted By: mopartony

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/08/12 10:39 PM

I have not had issues with the gaskets, I have run E-85 for 3 years but only 2 count as I have not had the car out in a year.

What I see is a white powdery substance in the bowls and metering blocks.

I figured it was from not emptying the bowls when I put the car up for a while. I have found the fuel lines, mine are all braided rubber, are a little stiff.

But again no issues with gaskets....

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/08/12 11:19 PM

Well it does seem like the no stick one's stick. I never thought about it being the e-85. not sure what you can do about it.

Posted By: Hunted Duck

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 12:31 AM

Yeah the metering block and fuel bowl gaskets stick usually tearing them and having to put new in. I am running your base plate gasket and it has seemed to hold up fairly well. Maybe try the same coating you are using on your other gaskets and see how well they would hold up. If you need someone to test I would more than happy to try them.

Posted By: racerAL

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 02:41 PM

hi Greg, like what already has been said, its mainly the gasket sticking that's the biggest issue i have. if ya need someone to try them out, i have no problem trying them. i plan on racing 2 more times this year .

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 02:49 PM

Greg I dont have any real problems with the non stick
(but they dont release like they should but I dont
think its the fuel).. might try using a viton coating
on them.... I wish the bowls and ALL of the alum parts
had a better hard coat... the water carried in the fuel
tends to corrode the alum

Posted By: wildcargo

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 03:46 PM

I would try some Pam cooking spray on them

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 04:12 PM

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I would try some Pam cooking spray on them

I've done that.. didnt change anything

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 04:58 PM

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I would try some Pam cooking spray on them

I've done that.. didnt change anything

Chap-stick user here BUT, not w/e-85 but it works great w/the ethonol crap aroud here..........

Posted By: MoparPitBull

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/09/12 05:04 PM

We just do a little more maintenance with the E-85...Keep carb drained when not in use, inspect bowls & gaskets for corrosion and deterioration, change accel pump diaphragms & check the springs as they get corrosion on them. During engine warm-up we spray carb cleaner in air bleeds and on to boosters. No problems

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 01:20 AM

Well what I've been hearing is the E-85 has been especially troublesome with the gaskets sticking to the components. Also some issues with gasket swell and delamination.
This has been from many popular brands of gaskets.

I'd like to find someone who runs E-85 to test a set of what I have. Testing so far they work real well with pump gas and race fuel. So good in fact when the bowl is removed the metering block usually falls off to

Jeff do you run Ethanol? Are you doing any more racing this year?
These are made from the same material as the base gaskets

I know what you all mean with them sticking as I've had to beat the bowls & blocks of many times myself
I appreciate all the responses

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Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 01:24 AM

I have 3 more races this year ..send them to me !! LOL

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 01:39 AM

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I have 3 more races this year ..send them to me !! LOL

You run the E-85 Jamie?
If so PM me your details or give me a

1-866-925-7855

What brand gaskets do you have now? Are you happy with them?

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Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 01:51 AM

Yes I have run e-85 for 2 years now.I have been using holley and quick fuels both.

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 02:22 AM

Got your PM

I assume you run a 4150 style 2 circuit carb? Want to get you the right set as I offer them for the 4500 3 circuit as well

Pic #1 is the 2 circuit
Pic #2 is the bowl gasket

This is the 3 circuit

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Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 02:30 AM

Well hells bells !! lol I got a 950HP holley on it right now .I thought it was a 4150. I need to get info on this ?? I never heard or had anyone say this to me before or read it. Ok I got a 4150 a 4500 is a Holley 4500 HP Dominator. Brain fart LOL

Posted By: moparguy7074

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 02:37 AM

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Well hells bells !! lol I got a 950HP holley on it right now .I thought it was a 4150. I need to get info on this ?? I never heard or had anyone say this to me before or read it. Ok I got a 4150 a 4500 is a Holley 4500 HP Dominator. Brain fart LOL

DOH!!

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 02:39 AM

some days are like this LMAO..just got to stop and engage brain

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: E-85 Holley users.....Have a few questionzzz - 10/10/12 12:48 PM

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some days are like this LMAO..just got to stop and engage brain

Maybe it was just past your bedtime

I'll send you my 2 circuit kit today for testing.
2 Bowl Gaskets
2 Metering Block Gaskets
2 Power Valve Gaskets
8 Nylon Fuel Bowl Screw Washers (these will not be available until later in the month), hope you have some already.

Put 'em on, let her rip and tell us what you think