Laurie,
The new Avgas is a low lead type. Unocal was the last to use the original
leaded gas. I remember pilots complaining about having to use the low lead
products.
Mike
SPL311RDST@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 11/11/1999 15:42:57 MST, bitterrootprop@nidlink.com writes:
>
> > Avgas at that time still had lead in it,
>
> AvGas STILL has lead in it. I understand it's a real paperwork nightmare with
> the FAA to certify your plane for unleaded.
>
> As for the diesel, i'ts like dumping a can of Marvel Mystery Oil, or Kerosene
> in the system. It will help dissolve varnish along the way. Only problem with
> this is that if this system is realy cruddy, the loosend "gunk" ends up
> somewhere - usually blocking needle/seats and sticking floats along the way.
> (clogging fuel filters too). I suppose that if you added this stuff on a
> regular basis (as opposed to "fixing" a problem with it) the possiblity of
> blockage would be much less.
>
> If you really feel the need to stick cleaner type additives in your fuel, BG
> makes a product called "44K". It's the only thing in the realm of "snake oil"
> that, after working in the parts/service industry that I would even consider
> buying. A lot of my "old-timer" customers swore by "Sea-Foam" (marine stores
> generally carry it), but I think it's about as effective as MM Oil.
>
> Laurie
> 70 SPL311
> Chandler, AZ
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