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Lefty, what are the modifications you eventually want to make where high ethanol will be the least problematic?

Given that ethanol has a much higher octane than gasoline, I expect that I'll have to advance the timing quite a bit in a carbureted system. It will be quite a bit higher with woodgas ...

I picked E85 for 2 reasons.

First, it's available in my area. With all the modifications I eventually want to make, a high ethanol mix is the least problematic (at least until E95 appears, if ever).

Second, I'm looking at ethanol to see how the increase in octane and lower volatility affect the ...

I've got a 305 from a CB77, and curious about converting it to run on E85. I don't know if anyone has done this. What I want to know is, what parts are incompatible with alcohol, besides fuel lines? Are normal gaskets still usable?

Bueller? Bueller?

While doing an online search of Bill Silver I came across this: http://www.cyclepedia.com/honda-250-305cc-online-engine-repair-guide-by-bill-silver/

The demo, which is for a much newer vehicle, looks like the answer to my needs, but I wanted to see-- anyone here used the Cyclepedia online manual ...

I there a list for the GOOD sellers?

While doing an online search of Bill Silver I came across this : http://www.cyclepedia.com/honda-250-305cc-online-engine-repair-guide-by-bill-silver/

The demo, which is for a much newer vehicle, looks like the answer to my needs, but I wanted to see if anyone here has used the Cyclepedia online ...