A few tips from a (former) mechanic. To prime the fuel lines, don't pump the gas petal. That doesn't cause more fuel to flow when the truck is off. Turn the ignition to run without cranking it, leave it there for a few seconds, turn it off and repeat. This turns on the electric fuel pump to pressurize the lines, but the pump only runs for a few seconds before shutting off so you might need to repeat it 3-5 times before the lines are full of fuel. More importantly, it makes sense to me that the truck would run better on a lower % alcohol. Gasoline has additives that raise the octane level of fuel. Most people think octane means the fuel burns better, but that's actually completely backwards. Octane makes fuel harder to burn. This is important because the spark plug tips, fuel injector tips, pistons and cylinder walls get so hot that they can ignite the fuel without a spark if the fuel burns too easily. To keep from writing an essay, I will leave it at that and just say that the higher alcohol content was causing the fuel to ignite prematurely due to high temps inside the engine which is also why it ran better after sitting for a bit, the engine was allowed to cool off. Also, I'll add, people please don't waste your money. Buy the fuel recommended for your vehicle. I don't want anyone getting the wrong takeaway from what I said. Modern vehicles adjust fuel mixtures based on the temp of the engine. High octane fuel makes that harder, meaning it not only cost more but will also lower your MPG (KPL for non-Muricas?) and leads to more wear on the vehicle in the long run if your vehicle isn't designed to run on it.
I was forced to use everclear in my dads old '70 chevy. I didn't have enough gas to make it back to town and one of my buddies drank that crap, so we had a bunch. He always bought a new bottle for every party, drank a little, then passed out. I had about three mostly full bottles rolling around under the seat. I dumped it in, mixing it with a little bit of gas at the bottom of the tank. It made it to town, but it didn't like it. My dad didn't like it, either. It burned out the valves because alcohol burns hotter than gas. It also burned up the plugs. Then, for the coup de grasse, the alcohol reacted with the gas to loosen up every bit of gunk in the bottom of the gas tank. I had to drain the system, replace the fuel filter and the mechanical fuel pump because it was all gummed up. After nearly rebuilding it, it ran pretty good, but i never tried that BS again. My dad beat my ass and promised to do it again if i screwed up his truck again. That ass whuppin' has stuck with me to this day and watching your video actually made me cringe a little. Lol!
Sorry to tell you this... That isn't full strength Everclear you put in the tank. You used the 151 50% alcohol. Full strength EVERCLEAR is the 191 proof or 90% alcohol. That may have made a difference.
A. Pushing the gas pedal down on port injected engines doesn't add gas. The ecu measures the air intake which is what the gas pedal is controlling, and adds fuel. To prime it simply turn the ignition on and let the pump build pressure. Pushing the pedal adds air not gas and air is the last thing it needs. B. Ethanol only has about 66% of the energy compared to gas. It's possible your fuel pump can't pump enough fuel, it's not a flammable problem is a not enough flow problem. C. If your fuel pump can pump enough it's going to take time for the ecu to figure out it needs to pump 1 part fuel to 10 parts air instead of 1 part gas to 14 parts air. D. get an OBD2 Bluetooth and watch and A/F ratio, MAF, and Fuel pressure, and O2. Again though, it's not a flammability problem it's a not getting enough fuel problem because either the computer doesn't know how much to add because it wasn't programmed to change for the lower energy fuel or your fuel pump/system can't supply the engine with the requested amount.
Also, if the engine is flooded, FI systems have the same solution as carbs. Hold the pedal to the floor during cranking, and no fuel will be injected to allow the excess fuel to clear.
They Do Not care Unless They Can Smell It In The Car Or On Your Breath! My Brothers Truck Bed Is Half Full of Old Beer Cans And They Never Mess With him At Road Blocks etc.
When you run on any form of alcohol in an automotive engine, and you do not want the engine to melt down as it eventually will, you need to change the heat range of the spark plugs, and increase the air flow both in and out of the engine. I have a neighbor that races an alcohol drag bike at the salt flats. And even his bike melted the pistons, from the wrong heat range on the spark plugs. Also if it still has the catalytic converter the converter depending on the type will melt down as well. And you also have to adjust the timming to match the fuel.
I don't know what state you are in, but the Everclear I get here in Indiana, is 190-proof, 95% Alcohol. You need to Readjust the Timing & Carburetor to run good on Alcohol, Grandpa ran his Model T on his moonshine back during Probation.
Here's my theory: Alcohol (ethanol) needs an air-fuel ratio of around 9:1. Gasoline is 16:1 (ish). Since the danger ranger is expecting gasoline, it's not pumping enough into the engine for it to burn properly, so it's running super lean on the everclear (which is almost 80% pure ethanol and some water). The vodka is only 40% ethanol. So while it was made up of 60% water, it was a lower concentration of ethanol, which probably made it closer to the 16:1 ratio that the truck needs vs. the everclear.
Why is his ever clear so crappy?? I have a bottle of ever clear that I'm looking at right now that is 95% alcohol. You think ever clear is about 80% and his says 75% on it.
thats what it is. the fuel air mix is now wrong. a old cabrated car it could easly be changed. might work in newer flex fuel car as it can sense the change in the fuel and make the adjustments. that old truck also will try and increase the fuel flow but the injectors are just not made to work that way and hit there limit.
@@justinalias2279 it would still act fuel starved. wile you can run the stuff you need to dump more of it. the current injectors and fuel system just cant do it. with mods it 100% could run. thats relly all e85 is anyways. the reasion people pretty mutch ignore the stuff is becouse it is only slightly cheaper then gas and gets less mpg.
Outside temperature could also play a role here, since colder air means the oxygen will be less prone to react with the alcohol compared to if it were hotter. The engine might also get a little hotter if the temperature rose, which could help also.
Back in the 70's we added Everclear to our fuel for a cheap power boost. Once it reached the engine you had better be ready with a screwdriver to turn down the idle at the carb idle speed screw. Dumping a bottle into the tank of someone else's car was also a common way to mess with people, watch their face as their engine suddenly started to race, car wanting to take off if in gear. Never did this with a fuel injected computer controlled engine. You would need to reset the computer (and possibly change out injectors) to properly handle the Everclear, or at least run a blend of gas and Everclear long enough for the computer to start to figure out the needed adjustments. For the record you should add more than a gallon to an empty tank to ensure the pickup tube in the tank can suck up a steady supply of fuel for the engine. And pumping the pedal does not prime a fuel injected engine (or any engine that's been run dry), you need to let the electronic fuel pump prime the system before you crank it over. Try this test again, this time with an older carburetor fuel system-ed engine (no computer or injection system). Crank the engine over a few time so the mechanical fuel pump can prime the system (you can pump the peddle while doing this) or simply dump a little Everclear down the throat of the carb and fire it up. A couple moments of adjusting the fuel mixture screws will then give you top performance but it will still run even if you don't.
Depending on what state your in there’s 2 versions of ever clear. Some states limit it to 155 proof, while others it’s 190. I think I saw your bottle was only the 155 proof.
Here in Florida it’s 153 proof maximum for any distilled spirit. 190 is the practical maximum and some states allow that to be sold but many don’t. A lot of scientists make road trips to nearby states to get 190 proof Everclear for laboratory use, if that isn’t sold nearer by.
@@markiangooley Yep. 190 is about as strong as you can make it. In NY we have anything. A Polish brand is 192 proof, but really after 95% alc it's an average or a round up. Some things say 200 proof, but that is not possible. It comes off the still at 190 proof. Vodka is just as pure of alcohol as you can get mixed with water. That's why all the gluten free or having different calories is all nonsense. If it actually vodka and 40% it is only different by what water they mix it with. Many brands even get the pure alcohol from the same distillery and just use different water. This is a reason I never go too expensive on Vodka. after the mid price range it is kind of a money grab. A cheaper brand might have distilled water while another would be using some filtration method and charging over $100 when it's just different water.
Here in Ohio you can buy both the 151 and the 190. The 151 is out on the shelf with everything else, the 190 they keep in the back room and you have to ask for it.
I am just trying to imagine Mike actually getting the Danger Ranger out on the road, laughing and having a good old time and then getting pulled over. "Son, have you been drinking?" 😂
Technically, there ARE a lot of suspicious containers in the truck bed... It was many moons ago, but college police were giving my buddy a hard time about old beer cans in the back of his dad's truck (I'm also in PA). "Technically it is an open container..."
What this tells me is that the vodka is more akin to gasoline in its flammability, meaning that the Everclear burns hotter. This means that the air fuel ratio is off. Kinda makes me wonder if a flex fuel vehicle would be a better candidate for this experiment when it comes to Everclear. To correct this, you may also consider a carbureted vehicle, preferably one with a Holley 4 barrel that has the availability of a jetting kit that will allow you to adjust the air fuel ratio more accurately. There are jet kits for running alcohol as well. Great video, thank you for sharing.
To prime, cycle key switch a couple times since prime mode for pump happens on key on for a few seconds before start. Pedal pumping on fuel injected just opens flap for more air and the computer adjust fuel/air radio using oxygen sensor. The high alcohol content just makes it run lean mostly almost like it’s out of gas because it can add enough “fuel” quick enough according to the programing. A flex fuel vehicle might be able to correct the lean conditions better. You can also use the fuel pump to pump the fuel out faster by overriding the pump relay with the fuel line disconnected. Love the videos and thanks for the experiments to keep us entertained!!
“This is the strong stuff here”… me watching seeing its 151 proof.. knowing there’s stronger everclear I’m my state…. 190 proof… . also 190 proof golden grain… lol
It's running very lean for alcohol, that's why you hear it popping through the intake. Try just throwing about 30~40% higher flowing injectors in it or turn the base fuel pressure way up. Seems to me like when it's half running it's probably in closed loop and trying its hardest to get to stoich but the ecu doesn't allow for enough fuel trim, then when you meet the conditions to leave closed loop it immediately falls on its face. ((Looks to be a mid 90s ranger so pumping the accelerator isn't going to prime it, if anything holding it down too far while cranking might put it into a flood clear mode turning the injectors off))
it might run if its was flexfuel truck one that can run on e85 bc e85 is mostly alcohol. it is possible to make engines that run on pure alcohol ethanol or methanol but there must be no money in it which is why the government is pushing battery cars
@tylercox1875 all a flex fuel system is doing is adding fuel depending on ethanol content and adding timing to take advantage of the extra octane. He'd basically be manual doing that by putting larger injectors in but not getting the timing benefits.
Just a froendly heads up mashing gas pedal does not prime it while vehicle is off. To prime gas lines after gas tank is empty is to turn key to on position but not starting the vehicle. This allows the gas pump to pump fuel through the lines.
151 is as close to pure straight ethanol, like what they pump out of the factory into the tank barges or tanker rail cars, a you can get. It burns too well. It burns up before it can really push the piston down. At least thats my take on it.
How about charcoal fluid? I put it in a 3.5 briggs and stratton mower engine and when I let off the bar to shut it off, IT KEPT RUNNING. I even disconnected the spark plug wire. I think the spark knock was so intense it just kept going
The Everclear I've seen here in Virginia came in a white bottle and was 190 proof. I wonder if some states make 'em water it down? I also wonder if the Danger Ranger would run better on 190 proof. One other thought: All that alcohol might have dissolved some deposits in the tank and now you're pumping some bad stuff into the carburetor or injectors. Might be worth a look - check plugs also? Enjoyed It!
putting the ignition on accessory (right before the initiation of starter) runs the fuel pump a bit (you can hear it.) do that ( on, off, on, off, on, off) over and over again, then start the car to pull every little drop out of the tank/line / pressurize the system. also "priming" a vehicle only works with carbonated vehicles. with fuel injected vehicles, it does nothing. youre just opening and closing the butterfly (if its by physical wire. does nothing if electronic)
There are two versions of everclear you have the less distilled version. The higher percent version should work better. Also there should be some timing adjustments.
Like the man said above alcohol doesn't create as much power as gasoline. Also include the water content and the pump system limitations. It would need a mix.
If you want to burn alternate fuels like Ethanol or Everclear, or Naptha or Stove fuel... you have to know what the octane rating... and you need to know the air to fuel combustion ratio for the specific fuel you are using, and also the burn temperature for your fuel. We need to understand how these fuels work when you mix them also. Everclear, or ethanol ( pure grain alcohol ) has an octane rating of 113 ) Generally regular unleaded gasoline without 10% percent Ethanol has an octane rating of 85. Regular gasoline with 10% Ethanol has an octane rating of between 87 and 88 octane... and Premium gasoline without 10% ethanol is usually about 96 octane and with 10% Ethanol it it 98 octane. On average if you use a ratio of 10 to 1 gasoline to alcohol respectively you will increase octant rating by 2 digits. So to begin with if you are going to run Ethanol or Everclear or whatever kind of grain alcohol... you might need to adjust your ignition timing to accommodate the fuel change... and there is no doubt that you are going to need to adjust the air to fuel mixture... the reason the fuel won't run is it is not getting the correct amount of oxygen to fuel ratio.. Another HUGE problem is when you are running straight Alcohol... is fuel engine knock and danger of destroying valves or plastic and rubber components of the fuel system... also the absence of lead... specifically tetra ethyl lead in the fuel which works as a valve lubricant, and is equally important in stopping engine knock. Alcohol is far less volatile that gasoline... or less sensitive, it is harder to ignite... especially at low temperatures, so doing this experiment in the middle of summer might give you. a slightly better result... but to get premium response from your engine, you may need to install a fuel heater in addition to tweaking the timing and oxygen to fuel ration. Gasoline engines are regulated by sensors and many mechanical means that are calibrated specifically for they type of fuel being used... Some conversions are simple, and can be set up where you can switch fuel types fairly easily... for example Natural Gas (methane) and (Propane ) can be used to operate ordinary combustion engines... so can Hydrogen, Alcohol, many Stove and lantern fuels, Lacquer thinner, Naphtha and so on. But each of these alternative fuels present engine wear problems, heat problems, combustion problems, and power and efficiency problems if you just put them in the fuel tank without making modifications that allow the alternate fuels to be used to their full potential. Hope some of this information help you in future experiments with that poor truck LOL Thumbs up for the video, it was entertaining.
Fords second worst mistake was discontinuing the Ranger, their first was discontinuing the 300 I6. The 300 straight 6 was the best working man’s gasoline engine ever made. 👍
I’m just discovering these videos and I love how he just keeps going ‘ok let’s try it with something stronger!’ and makes another video. On to moonshine!
Really shows you just how much Bang gasoline has. Even when other liquids are flammable they just aren't able to produce enough of an explosion to push those pistons back down like gas does.
That’s because the air:fuel ratio in the engine is optimized for gasoline rather than alcohol. Engines are able to operate on ethanol if they are designed to. Gasoline is used because it has a high energy density and low cost.
First thing that happens is Whinos everywhere Are Shattered by This Injustice to The Ever clear. I personally like A Pint Of 190 Gem clear, 2 liter Sprite or 7 up , A pretty good sized can of HI C fruit punch. Pour out enough Sprite to get the HI C and Gem Clear in The Bottle. Then go to Sonic and get a Route 44 Ice Cup . Shake pour Enjoy. Remember after about 7 glasses I may be unable to continue as a good host. Just sayin
You should definitely try 95% Everclear, or go for a classic polish (rectified) spirytus, which is also 95% ABV and is mainly used as a base for other liqueurs. In Poland, when we run out of vodka, we usually mix it with water and then drink it (that's how most of any vodkas are made btw) or drink it non-diluted for that pure hardcore sensation 😄
Okay, here's what to do: Get an E85 vehicle like my 2003 Suburban, figure out the fuel capacity (figuring it in litres wil be easier), divide by 100 and then buy that amount of premium gasoline. Add that, followed by how ever many bottles of everclear are required to get 85% ethanol. Everclear should be everclear, but it's not all alike. Here in Houston, when I go to Spec's and buy everclear, it comes in different sizes, from flak to one-gallon glass gripper, but it all says 198 proof. I don't know why your everclear is so low quality, but I'd say if there's a type with flowers on the label, get that. I used to dump a gallon of everclear in my father's 2006 Silverado and run the tank through before getting it inspected. So, yes it will run on everclear, just not dressed-up vodka calling itself everclear..
"I don't know why your everclear is so low quality" I'm gonna say it's one of two reasons. A - Various state laws limit the maximum proofing in various jurisdictions. Everclear sells whatever local laws allow. This is most likely the case here. B - Even in places with looser restrictions, everclear is sometimes sold at various strengths with matching price tags. It's *possible* he isn't all that familiar with the stuff and didn't know about the proof difference. I kind of doubt it though as he was probably explicitly looking at the concentrations for the experiment.
A few tips from a (former) mechanic. To prime the fuel lines, don't pump the gas petal. That doesn't cause more fuel to flow when the truck is off. Turn the ignition to run without cranking it, leave it there for a few seconds, turn it off and repeat. This turns on the electric fuel pump to pressurize the lines, but the pump only runs for a few seconds before shutting off so you might need to repeat it 3-5 times before the lines are full of fuel.
More importantly, it makes sense to me that the truck would run better on a lower % alcohol. Gasoline has additives that raise the octane level of fuel. Most people think octane means the fuel burns better, but that's actually completely backwards. Octane makes fuel harder to burn. This is important because the spark plug tips, fuel injector tips, pistons and cylinder walls get so hot that they can ignite the fuel without a spark if the fuel burns too easily. To keep from writing an essay, I will leave it at that and just say that the higher alcohol content was causing the fuel to ignite prematurely due to high temps inside the engine which is also why it ran better after sitting for a bit, the engine was allowed to cool off.
Also, I'll add, people please don't waste your money. Buy the fuel recommended for your vehicle. I don't want anyone getting the wrong takeaway from what I said. Modern vehicles adjust fuel mixtures based on the temp of the engine. High octane fuel makes that harder, meaning it not only cost more but will also lower your MPG (KPL for non-Muricas?) and leads to more wear on the vehicle in the long run if your vehicle isn't designed to run on it.
Thanks for that info about the Octane. It makes sense I just never looked at it like that.
I'm with you for most of your information but ethanol is 109 octane, it's not lower than gasoline and isn't going to be setting off premature ignition
yuuup
Well said, Sir !!
L/100 km is the metric measured, just FYI.
I was forced to use everclear in my dads old '70 chevy. I didn't have enough gas to make it back to town and one of my buddies drank that crap, so we had a bunch. He always bought a new bottle for every party, drank a little, then passed out. I had about three mostly full bottles rolling around under the seat. I dumped it in, mixing it with a little bit of gas at the bottom of the tank. It made it to town, but it didn't like it. My dad didn't like it, either. It burned out the valves because alcohol burns hotter than gas. It also burned up the plugs. Then, for the coup de grasse, the alcohol reacted with the gas to loosen up every bit of gunk in the bottom of the gas tank. I had to drain the system, replace the fuel filter and the mechanical fuel pump because it was all gummed up. After nearly rebuilding it, it ran pretty good, but i never tried that BS again. My dad beat my ass and promised to do it again if i screwed up his truck again. That ass whuppin' has stuck with me to this day and watching your video actually made me cringe a little. Lol!
Might be more of a diesel angle
Did it hurt you?
@@jussi798 the butt whuppin' or the skinned knuckles from rebuilding a then 17 year old truck? Both served very well to teach me a lesson. Lol!
@@ScottLafray-dd2fp Your dad beat your ass
Sorry to tell you this...
That isn't full strength Everclear you put in the tank.
You used the 151 50% alcohol. Full strength EVERCLEAR is the 191 proof or 90% alcohol. That may have made a difference.
To be fair, most humans don't run good on Everclear either 😂😂
😆 I dont think we're meant to drink something that evaporates before I can wipe it off my chin! The only time... "my friend" had trouble standing 😁
😂😂😂😂😂
most :D
You kidding me That's breakfast
🤣🤣🤣😩😭 KOLLEGE DAYS‼️
A. Pushing the gas pedal down on port injected engines doesn't add gas. The ecu measures the air intake which is what the gas pedal is controlling, and adds fuel. To prime it simply turn the ignition on and let the pump build pressure. Pushing the pedal adds air not gas and air is the last thing it needs.
B. Ethanol only has about 66% of the energy compared to gas. It's possible your fuel pump can't pump enough fuel, it's not a flammable problem is a not enough flow problem.
C. If your fuel pump can pump enough it's going to take time for the ecu to figure out it needs to pump 1 part fuel to 10 parts air instead of 1 part gas to 14 parts air.
D. get an OBD2 Bluetooth and watch and A/F ratio, MAF, and Fuel pressure, and O2.
Again though, it's not a flammability problem it's a not getting enough fuel problem because either the computer doesn't know how much to add because it wasn't programmed to change for the lower energy fuel or your fuel pump/system can't supply the engine with the requested amount.
Also, if the engine is flooded, FI systems have the same solution as carbs. Hold the pedal to the floor during cranking, and no fuel will be injected to allow the excess fuel to clear.
Really depends on if the thing has a carb or fuel injection... carb will always pump fuel when the key is on and you pump the pedal.
This truck runs better on vodka than my car runs on premium fuel
It's probably Made in Russia
Yeah Russian quality 🤣
@josephbuckler3919 my g35 recommends using premium fuel. Putting premium in a geo metro you’re just wasting your money 😂.
B@@jakublajda7434
@@prod.bigkelbly5403so is putting it in a G
Cop pulls you over and asks what that smell is. Good luck explaining that one LMAO 😂
Just tell the cop your vehicle has been drinking....😂😂😂
Cop probably won't believe you, but...
My car's drunk officer!
I want the video where you get pulled over and the cop sees all the empty liquor bottles in the back 😆
Liquor bottles in your truck bed is normal for his area a cop wouldn't even look twice at it
L.O.L.
“Sorry boss I just filled her up”
Honest, Officer, I wasn't drinking, the truck was.
They Do Not care Unless They Can Smell It In The Car Or On Your Breath! My Brothers Truck Bed Is Half Full of Old Beer Cans And They Never Mess With him At Road Blocks etc.
Cop: *sees all the empty liquor bottles* "HavE U BeEn dRinKinG TonigHt siR??"
Him: "No, but my car has." 🤣🤣🤣
Should’ve gotten the 95%
Exactly
If we follow the logic, it won't even start.
@@imzak007 ‘‘twas just a joke
Try putting new plugs in the sugars in the Vodca probably fouled the plugs
@@imzak007 Why is more water better? Maybe it's explained later in the video and I'm just impatient.
When you run on any form of alcohol in an automotive engine, and you do not want the engine to melt down as it eventually will, you need to change the heat range of the spark plugs, and increase the air flow both in and out of the engine. I have a neighbor that races an alcohol drag bike at the salt flats. And even his bike melted the pistons, from the wrong heat range on the spark plugs. Also if it still has the catalytic converter the converter depending on the type will melt down as well. And you also have to adjust the timming to match the fuel.
Yum "Salt flat"
Get that truck into AA.🤣
He'll need AAA to get it there
Just looking at the contents in the bed 😂
Lmao 😂😂
fuk-n-A 😂🤣😂
@@rich603to get to AA eh?
I don't know what state you are in, but the Everclear I get here in Indiana, is 190-proof, 95% Alcohol. You need to Readjust the Timing & Carburetor to run good on Alcohol, Grandpa ran his Model T on his moonshine back during Probation.
Pennsylvania has a lower limit.
Why was he on probation?
@@Winston_J._Chuckledick_III_EsqI think he meant Prohibition, back when there was a ban on alcohol
Here's my theory: Alcohol (ethanol) needs an air-fuel ratio of around 9:1. Gasoline is 16:1 (ish). Since the danger ranger is expecting gasoline, it's not pumping enough into the engine for it to burn properly, so it's running super lean on the everclear (which is almost 80% pure ethanol and some water).
The vodka is only 40% ethanol. So while it was made up of 60% water, it was a lower concentration of ethanol, which probably made it closer to the 16:1 ratio that the truck needs vs. the everclear.
Why is his ever clear so crappy?? I have a bottle of ever clear that I'm looking at right now that is 95% alcohol. You think ever clear is about 80% and his says 75% on it.
thats what it is. the fuel air mix is now wrong. a old cabrated car it could easly be changed. might work in newer flex fuel car as it can sense the change in the fuel and make the adjustments. that old truck also will try and increase the fuel flow but the injectors are just not made to work that way and hit there limit.
I would like to see him try the 95% alcohol everclear
@@justinalias2279 it would still act fuel starved. wile you can run the stuff you need to dump more of it. the current injectors and fuel system just cant do it. with mods it 100% could run. thats relly all e85 is anyways. the reasion people pretty mutch ignore the stuff is becouse it is only slightly cheaper then gas and gets less mpg.
Outside temperature could also play a role here, since colder air means the oxygen will be less prone to react with the alcohol compared to if it were hotter. The engine might also get a little hotter if the temperature rose, which could help also.
Back in the 70's we added Everclear to our fuel for a cheap power boost. Once it reached the engine you had better be ready with a screwdriver to turn down the idle at the carb idle speed screw. Dumping a bottle into the tank of someone else's car was also a common way to mess with people, watch their face as their engine suddenly started to race, car wanting to take off if in gear. Never did this with a fuel injected computer controlled engine. You would need to reset the computer (and possibly change out injectors) to properly handle the Everclear, or at least run a blend of gas and Everclear long enough for the computer to start to figure out the needed adjustments. For the record you should add more than a gallon to an empty tank to ensure the pickup tube in the tank can suck up a steady supply of fuel for the engine. And pumping the pedal does not prime a fuel injected engine (or any engine that's been run dry), you need to let the electronic fuel pump prime the system before you crank it over. Try this test again, this time with an older carburetor fuel system-ed engine (no computer or injection system). Crank the engine over a few time so the mechanical fuel pump can prime the system (you can pump the peddle while doing this) or simply dump a little Everclear down the throat of the carb and fire it up. A couple moments of adjusting the fuel mixture screws will then give you top performance but it will still run even if you don't.
Pumping the gas "or priming it as you said" does absolutely nothing on that fuel injected 2.3 ... pumping the gas only works on carbed cars.
i was about to say, just key on and off a few times that'll prime up the fuel system.
@@RicardoPCGamer yeo exactly.. he can prime the pump with key on and off a few times. Thats about all he can do.
pumping the pedal only opens the throttle body butterfly valve.
And, pumping the gas on a carb doesn't prime anything. It just squirts fuel from the bowl down the throat of the carb.
If he put the gas pedal all the way to the floor it would open up the valves. That might have worked
Distill down everclear to 185-190 for better octane less water, and Holley alcohol carb
Depending on what state your in there’s 2 versions of ever clear. Some states limit it to 155 proof, while others it’s 190. I think I saw your bottle was only the 155 proof.
i was wondering if it was a state thing. here in MI its 190 proof.
Here in Florida it’s 153 proof maximum for any distilled spirit. 190 is the practical maximum and some states allow that to be sold but many don’t. A lot of scientists make road trips to nearby states to get 190 proof Everclear for laboratory use, if that isn’t sold nearer by.
Yeah, when he said 155 proof I was confused. It's 190 here in Louisiana. But we also have Drive- thru Liquor Stores and Daiquiri Shops.
@@markiangooley Yep. 190 is about as strong as you can make it. In NY we have anything. A Polish brand is 192 proof, but really after 95% alc it's an average or a round up. Some things say 200 proof, but that is not possible. It comes off the still at 190 proof. Vodka is just as pure of alcohol as you can get mixed with water. That's why all the gluten free or having different calories is all nonsense. If it actually vodka and 40% it is only different by what water they mix it with. Many brands even get the pure alcohol from the same distillery and just use different water. This is a reason I never go too expensive on Vodka. after the mid price range it is kind of a money grab. A cheaper brand might have distilled water while another would be using some filtration method and charging over $100 when it's just different water.
Here in Ohio you can buy both the 151 and the 190. The 151 is out on the shelf with everything else, the 190 they keep in the back room and you have to ask for it.
Can’t wait till ya get that moonshine. That will be awesome
😂
If you can get his hands on some moonshine that's closer to 200 it most likely would run very well
Calling your truck, “she,” then getting her drunk on Everclear - hoping for a happy ending?
She can’t seem to keep her rev.
why do you think they put tail pipes on them???
I am just trying to imagine Mike actually getting the Danger Ranger out on the road, laughing and having a good old time and then getting pulled over. "Son, have you been drinking?" 😂
Technically, there ARE a lot of suspicious containers in the truck bed... It was many moons ago, but college police were giving my buddy a hard time about old beer cans in the back of his dad's truck (I'm also in PA). "Technically it is an open container..."
What this tells me is that the vodka is more akin to gasoline in its flammability, meaning that the Everclear burns hotter. This means that the air fuel ratio is off. Kinda makes me wonder if a flex fuel vehicle would be a better candidate for this experiment when it comes to Everclear. To correct this, you may also consider a carbureted vehicle, preferably one with a Holley 4 barrel that has the availability of a jetting kit that will allow you to adjust the air fuel ratio more accurately. There are jet kits for running alcohol as well. Great video, thank you for sharing.
To prime, cycle key switch a couple times since prime mode for pump happens on key on for a few seconds before start. Pedal pumping on fuel injected just opens flap for more air and the computer adjust fuel/air radio using oxygen sensor. The high alcohol content just makes it run lean mostly almost like it’s out of gas because it can add enough “fuel” quick enough according to the programing. A flex fuel vehicle might be able to correct the lean conditions better. You can also use the fuel pump to pump the fuel out faster by overriding the pump relay with the fuel line disconnected. Love the videos and thanks for the experiments to keep us entertained!!
Maybe we just missed the carburetor conversion vid 🤷🏻♂️
RIP Fuel lines. There are a couple cars around me that run on Alcohol. I love the smell of it. Expensive as hell to do it right.
My PU truck is E85 optional I love the smell and power boost, but the gas mileage and price suck.
Bro you're a legend man. The things you do, since the Ford fusion days, legend man. Much Respect
“This is the strong stuff here”… me watching seeing its 151 proof.. knowing there’s stronger everclear I’m my state…. 190 proof… . also 190 proof golden grain… lol
5:40 Sounds like my dads Zero-Turn lawn mower
Lol
😂
The Danger Ranger after all these experiments have been performed on it: *I’m tired, boss.*
Can you imagine being pulled over by the police? Step out of the car sir, i smell alcohol! Its not me, its the truck! 😂
Step out of the human, truck
Officer (looking in truck bed) “sir have you been drinking?”
“No, but ummmm….”
That gas tank runs for so long on empty, it's amazing. The fact the truck is even running on everclear is amazing too
I love the self deprecation on the gallon/half-gallon bit though, much respect.
It's running very lean for alcohol, that's why you hear it popping through the intake.
Try just throwing about 30~40% higher flowing injectors in it or turn the base fuel pressure way up.
Seems to me like when it's half running it's probably in closed loop and trying its hardest to get to stoich but the ecu doesn't allow for enough fuel trim, then when you meet the conditions to leave closed loop it immediately falls on its face.
((Looks to be a mid 90s ranger so pumping the accelerator isn't going to prime it, if anything holding it down too far while cranking might put it into a flood clear mode turning the injectors off))
it might run if its was flexfuel truck one that can run on e85 bc e85 is mostly alcohol. it is possible to make engines that run on pure alcohol ethanol or methanol but there must be no money in it which is why the government is pushing battery cars
@tylercox1875 all a flex fuel system is doing is adding fuel depending on ethanol content and adding timing to take advantage of the extra octane.
He'd basically be manual doing that by putting larger injectors in but not getting the timing benefits.
It’s always so cool when creators take comment advice and give the people what they want to see!!! Awesome
Man, these videos are hilarious. Please keep em' coming!
Just a froendly heads up mashing gas pedal does not prime it while vehicle is off. To prime gas lines after gas tank is empty is to turn key to on position but not starting the vehicle. This allows the gas pump to pump fuel through the lines.
I’m buying me a ford Fing Ranger tonight, that thing is unstoppable!👌🏽😂
these ranger videos are my absolute favorite
She might be a Jack Daniels truck lol
LMAO 😂
As. Ranger owner, she sounds like you should have changed the fuel filter after the vodka. Try that and then put everclear
But it's gotta be the 190 E.C. that weak stuff is still 25 percent water
Love to see these danger ranger videos.
I love all the bottles in the back of the truck😂
fun time explaining if the cops pull him over XD
151 is as close to pure straight ethanol, like what they pump out of the factory into the tank barges or tanker rail cars, a you can get. It burns too well. It burns up before it can really push the piston down. At least thats my take on it.
Truck prefers Vodka over Everclear and I don't blame it 😂
Honestly I prefer vodka over everclear also
Seen a 70's car run on everclear, as the newer cars with fuel injection are not gonna run as good!~
How about charcoal fluid? I put it in a 3.5 briggs and stratton mower engine and when I let off the bar to shut it off, IT KEPT RUNNING. I even disconnected the spark plug wire. I think the spark knock was so intense it just kept going
Danger Ranger when that guy enters the parking lot: „Why do I hear boss music?“
can you do a video on what happens if you fill your tank with lighter fluid
lmaoooo
Will it run on hot sos?
That's a pretty good idea
That’s a horrible idea 😂
Not going to stop me from encouraging someone else to do it though!
@@paulwilliams667 he's had quite a few crazy ideas
Try adjusting the air fuel mix on the carb. Might be running rich. Different fuel types need different mixtures.
5:41 sounds like starting a lawn mower up
Ong it does💀
The Everclear I've seen here in Virginia came in a white bottle and was 190 proof. I wonder if some states make 'em water it down? I also wonder if the Danger Ranger would run better on 190 proof. One other thought: All that alcohol might have dissolved some deposits in the tank and now you're pumping some bad stuff into the carburetor or injectors. Might be worth a look - check plugs also? Enjoyed It!
Sounds like a lawn mower!!!! 😂 I love these videos Mike!!!😎💪🇺🇸🙏
I love the experiment videos and the comments. The curiosity and problem solving of humanity is awesome
putting the ignition on accessory (right before the initiation of starter) runs the fuel pump a bit (you can hear it.) do that ( on, off, on, off, on, off) over and over again, then start the car to pull every little drop out of the tank/line / pressurize the system. also "priming" a vehicle only works with carbonated vehicles. with fuel injected vehicles, it does nothing. youre just opening and closing the butterfly (if its by physical wire. does nothing if electronic)
Love the content my man- I'd highly recommend using a siphon to get the gas out faster than just running it for half a day.
Bro please start taking the party stoppers out them bottles😅😂
Sunshine in her eyes but moonshine blinded her everytime
Let's hope it doesn't start seeing double....😂😂😂
There are two versions of everclear you have the less distilled version. The higher percent version should work better. Also there should be some timing adjustments.
Like the man said above alcohol doesn't create as much power as gasoline. Also include the water content and the pump system limitations. It would need a mix.
Its fuel injected and hes pumping the gas like its has a carb on it 🤣🤣🤣
Yea he clueless
It does have a carburetor.
@@jbmorris2893 no it’s not
@@Evadingmoto the 85 ranger was the last ranger to have a carb
@@Evadingmoto thought I saw something like it in a previous video he did. Nevermind.
Try using Spirytus vodka next time in Stranger Danger it's 192 Proof
Try running it on e85 fuel
you're out a shitload of cash.. 😂
That ever clear is 151. Other states have 190😮 you might want to try that one next.
Gotta use the 190 proof everclear
you make my day
If you want to burn alternate fuels like Ethanol or Everclear, or Naptha or Stove fuel... you have to know what the octane rating... and you need to know the air to fuel combustion ratio for the specific fuel you are using, and also the burn temperature for your fuel.
We need to understand how these fuels work when you mix them also. Everclear, or ethanol ( pure grain alcohol ) has an octane rating of 113 ) Generally regular unleaded gasoline without 10% percent Ethanol has an octane rating of 85. Regular gasoline with 10% Ethanol has an octane rating of between 87 and 88 octane... and Premium gasoline without 10% ethanol is usually about 96 octane and with 10% Ethanol it it 98 octane. On average if you use a ratio of 10 to 1 gasoline to alcohol respectively you will increase octant rating by 2 digits.
So to begin with if you are going to run Ethanol or Everclear or whatever kind of grain alcohol... you might need to adjust your ignition timing to accommodate the fuel change... and there is no doubt that you are going to need to adjust the air to fuel mixture... the reason the fuel won't run is it is not getting the correct amount of oxygen to fuel ratio..
Another HUGE problem is when you are running straight Alcohol... is fuel engine knock and danger of destroying valves or plastic and rubber components of the fuel system... also the absence of lead... specifically tetra ethyl lead in the fuel which works as a valve lubricant, and is equally important in stopping engine knock. Alcohol is far less volatile that gasoline... or less sensitive, it is harder to ignite... especially at low temperatures, so doing this experiment in the middle of summer might give you. a slightly better result... but to get premium response from your engine, you may need to install a fuel heater in addition to tweaking the timing and oxygen to fuel ration. Gasoline engines are regulated by sensors and many mechanical means that are calibrated specifically for they type of fuel being used... Some conversions are simple, and can be set up where you can switch fuel types fairly easily... for example Natural Gas (methane) and (Propane ) can be used to operate ordinary combustion engines... so can Hydrogen, Alcohol, many Stove and lantern fuels, Lacquer thinner, Naphtha and so on. But each of these alternative fuels present engine wear problems, heat problems, combustion problems, and power and efficiency problems if you just put them in the fuel tank without making modifications that allow the alternate fuels to be used to their full potential.
Hope some of this information help you in future experiments with that poor truck LOL
Thumbs up for the video, it was entertaining.
A gallon? Say goodbye to your unprotected rubber fuel hoses and the fuel pump diaphram.
Most people just don't shoot everclear.
Lighter fluid is a good idea 💡 👌
All the everclear I've ever bought was 190 proof so maybe try that.
I think its South Carolina but you can get 191 Proof everclear, I could drive some up there if theres a chance to see the ranger 😂
Everclear burns too hot. This was done decades ago and it burned hiles in the pistons. Of course that was when everclear was 190 proof
Fords second worst mistake was discontinuing the Ranger, their first was discontinuing the 300 I6. The 300 straight 6 was the best working man’s gasoline engine ever made. 👍
Definitely need to try the 190 proof
Mike you should try chocolate milk again 😂😂
Use polish Spirytus next time
Paying close attention to this experiment, because in the post apocalypse I might need to make my own fuel. 😄
Try 99.9% isopropyl alcohol. I would like to see what happens
Yah the stuff works fine in winter,no frozen lines and fires better,-100 and running just fine,
What happens when you drive your pickup on just Everclear?
GoPro: dies.
I’m just discovering these videos and I love how he just keeps going ‘ok let’s try it with something stronger!’ and makes another video.
On to moonshine!
You need to try this again with 190 proof everclear or any higher proof neutral spirit.
"Ociffer, my vehicle has been drinking, not me."
"Suuuure...."
Of all the fancy cars you have, this Ranger is by far the best.
Worked in my 1982 S-10 2.8L v6. Ran hot ASF and left white carbon deposits in the dual exhaust tips. Never drank it again after that. 💯
We did the Everclear challenge in the 80's. Funny as hell. GL.
Yeah, definitely want to get the 190 proof.
Haha. Wait a second. Isn't that drinking and driving?? Haha
Will it run on Zippo lighter fluid?
When did Everclear go down to 151 proof from 180-190 proof?
He's in a Liberal state.
What everclear are you using because when I drank it it was 192 proof
Really shows you just how much Bang gasoline has. Even when other liquids are flammable they just aren't able to produce enough of an explosion to push those pistons back down like gas does.
That’s because the air:fuel ratio in the engine is optimized for gasoline rather than alcohol. Engines are able to operate on ethanol if they are designed to. Gasoline is used because it has a high energy density and low cost.
U SHOULD TRY A OLDER CAR & A BETTER EVERCLEAR IT'LL RUN OK NOT GREAT BUT OK & USE THEN A HALF OR GALLON TRY 2-3 GALLONz
First thing that happens is Whinos everywhere Are Shattered by This Injustice to The Ever clear. I personally like A Pint Of 190 Gem clear, 2 liter Sprite or 7 up , A pretty good sized can of HI C fruit punch. Pour out enough Sprite to get the HI C and Gem Clear in The Bottle. Then go to Sonic and get a Route 44 Ice Cup . Shake pour Enjoy. Remember after about 7 glasses I may be unable to continue as a good host. Just sayin
Can it run on acetone or lighter fluid??
You should have used the 190 proof.
You should definitely try 95% Everclear, or go for a classic polish (rectified) spirytus, which is also 95% ABV and is mainly used as a base for other liqueurs. In Poland, when we run out of vodka, we usually mix it with water and then drink it (that's how most of any vodkas are made btw) or drink it non-diluted for that pure hardcore sensation 😄
My strongest "drinkable" creation is 190 proof.... 😂
Okay, here's what to do: Get an E85 vehicle like my 2003 Suburban, figure out the fuel capacity (figuring it in litres wil be easier), divide by 100 and then buy that amount of premium gasoline. Add that, followed by how ever many bottles of everclear are required to get 85% ethanol. Everclear should be everclear, but it's not all alike. Here in Houston, when I go to Spec's and buy everclear, it comes in different sizes, from flak to one-gallon glass gripper, but it all says 198 proof. I don't know why your everclear is so low quality, but I'd say if there's a type with flowers on the label, get that. I used to dump a gallon of everclear in my father's 2006 Silverado and run the tank through before getting it inspected. So, yes it will run on everclear, just not dressed-up vodka calling itself everclear..
"I don't know why your everclear is so low quality"
I'm gonna say it's one of two reasons.
A - Various state laws limit the maximum proofing in various jurisdictions. Everclear sells whatever local laws allow. This is most likely the case here.
B - Even in places with looser restrictions, everclear is sometimes sold at various strengths with matching price tags. It's *possible* he isn't all that familiar with the stuff and didn't know about the proof difference. I kind of doubt it though as he was probably explicitly looking at the concentrations for the experiment.
"My name is 1994 Ford Ranger and I'm an alcoholic."
"Hi 1994 Ford Ranger."