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jim hensley · 10-26-2012, 09:03 PM

many never drain the carb and have no problems so I have been told. The corrosive culprit is usually water, as E85 will absorb water, so care must be taken there. I borrowed a carb from a guy once, and the metering blocks had gunk all over them and the inside of the carb evidentally from sitting, had to clean it out before using it, but I have had no problems with mine. But, If I am going to let the car sit for a few weeks or so, I go ahead and drain the carb. I always plug the cell vent after every race just to be safe. When changing jets will occasionally spray with WD-40 and clean. Don't forget to watch your air bleeds from plugging up too.

10-26-2012, 09:03 PM	#26
jim hensley Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: columbia tn Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: E85 many never drain the carb and have no problems so I have been told. The corrosive culprit is usually water, as E85 will absorb water, so care must be taken there. I borrowed a carb from a guy once, and the metering blocks had gunk all over them and the inside of the carb evidentally from sitting, had to clean it out before using it, but I have had no problems with mine. But, If I am going to let the car sit for a few weeks or so, I go ahead and drain the carb. I always plug the cell vent after every race just to be safe. When changing jets will occasionally spray with WD-40 and clean. Don't forget to watch your air bleeds from plugging up too.