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gadget · 04-09-21, 06:29 PM

OK so ... most of us will have heard all sorts of stories regarding the E10 fuel compatibility issues that may or may not affect us. The main concern as I understand it is that it can damage fuel lines etc in older SV's, ie ... my 1999 curvy! So, with this in mind I intend to change all my fuel lines for 100% ethanol safe lines (relatively easy and cheap to do), my other concern is ... are there any parts in the fuel delivery (carbs) that would need changing? Ie ... gaskets/ O rings/ etc? I know that E5 is still going to be available for the foreseeable future so I'm not overly worried about it but having witnessed the mahoosive queue at my local filling station this evening by motorists only wanting E5, I have concerns over availability when I want to fill up. Back to topic ... does anyone know if there are any suppliers of E10 safe carb rebuild kits for the curvy ?
I've been searching the Web but not found any yet.

04-09-21, 06:29 PM	#1
gadget Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 397	The dreaded E10 fuel scenario! OK so ... most of us will have heard all sorts of stories regarding the E10 fuel compatibility issues that may or may not affect us. The main concern as I understand it is that it can damage fuel lines etc in older SV's, ie ... my 1999 curvy! So, with this in mind I intend to change all my fuel lines for 100% ethanol safe lines (relatively easy and cheap to do), my other concern is ... are there any parts in the fuel delivery (carbs) that would need changing? Ie ... gaskets/ O rings/ etc? I know that E5 is still going to be available for the foreseeable future so I'm not overly worried about it but having witnessed the mahoosive queue at my local filling station this evening by motorists only wanting E5, I have concerns over availability when I want to fill up. Back to topic ... does anyone know if there are any suppliers of E10 safe carb rebuild kits for the curvy ? I've been searching the Web but not found any yet.