So it doesn't dissolve, whats the big deal with that?
Theres no doubt in my mind enough sugar in the tank with enough time running the engine WILL result in some of that sugar going "all the way" to the pistons!
THROUGH the "sock" in the fuel tank, on to the fuel pump, down the lines, past the filter, into the carb/injectors and BAM, you gotta a POTENTIAL problem! How much gets by, IF any, depends on WHAT kind of pump/filter system were talking about!
EFI has a return fuel line so the gas is moving all the time, carrying a little bit of sugar with it! Wehn the motor blew, the release of fuel pressure in the system (over time) let the sugar "settle" in the lines and such. On a re-start your going to get a big "slug" of sugar as the gas pushes it along! The first thing to happen will be clogged injectors, the motor will run rough or stall!
It's possible (likely in fact) they noticed a slight or worse problem with the motor "missing" BEFORE it blew. Some people will respond to this type of problem by HOLDING DOWN THE GAS and revving the heck out of the motor to "clear it out", in hopes of "making it get better". Like it kinda dies out at 4000 rpm, if I can get it to rev higher than that maybe that will fix it? SO, put the hammer down!
Like the customer will TELL you they did that!!!! So why didn't the mechanic see evidence of excessive carbon buildup, clogged fuel lines etc. on the tear down? BECAUSE theres a HOLE in the block, the piston is MIA and he's looking for "piston shrapnel" and other SUBSTANTIAL damage. He's NOT looking at how the combustion chamber is doing, lol. He's kinda "busy" all ready tearing it down and checking out the "gouges" in the crank shaft.
Former line mechanic with Ford and Chrysler dealerships. I know from personal experience there ARE customers out there that will do that! In fact, I bet some of YOU guys have done the VERY SAME THING to your Cobra??? Haven't you??? Go ahead, fess up!!!!
Ernie