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Old 02-11-2012, 07:05 PM   #1
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Default Help wanted re: 1986 spectron

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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Old 02-11-2012, 07:55 PM   #2
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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. .

your not putting e85 in it are you?
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:06 PM   #3
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yes. e85. Does it matter? If so, what should I be using?
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:20 PM   #4
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Default Re: Help wanted re: 1986 spectron

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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Considering it's vintage I'd be running non ethonol 95 or e10 91 at worst
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:26 PM   #6
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Thanks for that. I will change back. Does the 91 shell contain ethanol?
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:10 PM   #7
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Thanks for that. I will change back. Does the 91 shell contain ethanol?
If it says E10 Unleaded it will have up to 10% Ethanol. If it just says Unleaded it will not. There is generally a 3-5 cpl difference between the 2, the E10 being the cheaper of the two.
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