I let me 42 Ford still since last September, fired it up for the first time on June 2nd. Not a single issue.
The gas in the pulsator dome was caramel, and I after I primed the carb, it started on the second rotation.
I just don't see the huge problem with ethanol fuel.
HERE IS AN API REPORT ON ETHANOL FUELS What's curious is that some engines failed even with E0 (ie pure gas!) and they never stated WHAT motors were used... just 'test engines'.
Most failed emissions, but others failed valve wear and compression. But its unclear if these were production motors or 'test case' motors. One test motor was noted as the design was 'not appropriate' for the test.
