RE: gas

["Richard & Julie Arnold" <rarnold@domain.elided>]

When I lived in Atlanta, the folks at Auto Delta suggested a small
amount of lead substitute each tank could prolong the life of the Spica
pump.  It seemed to make sense as the gas is the only lubricant in the
pump cylinders. Figuring it can't hurt; I've been doing it since. What
do you guy's think?
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
Richard Welty
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 2:05 PM
To: alfa@domain.elided
Subject: Re: gas

On Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:49:52 EDT MHumphr789@domain.elided wrote:

> What is the best gas to use for my '73 gtv?  Is unleaded fuel ok for a
> car 
> that was manufactured in the times of leaded fuel?  Are there
additives
> which 
> would prolong the condition and life of the engine?

>i don't know about your 1973 GTV, but my 1974 specs unleaded fuel.

>the principle issues are with wear to the valve seats. cars designed
for
>leaded fuel depend on the lead to provide lubrication, and using
unleaded
>will cause quicker wear. any older engine rebuilt in modern times will
>likely have a valve seat made of materials formulated for unleaded
>gasoline.

>of course, you can always get leaded gas at the airport -- but it's
very
>very illegal to put it in a street car.

richard
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