Technical Paper
Preliminary Tests of Two-Stroke Cycle Engines Fueled by Ethanol/Sunflower Oil Mixtures
1982-02-01
820951
Two stroke cycle chainsaw engines were tested comparing an ethanol/sunflower oil mixture to a conventional fuel mixture. Preliminary results indicated difficulty in starting below 50°F (10°C), high engine temperatures, gum deposits and possible lubrication breakdown; which indicate potential problems of using this fuel.
