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Re: Leaded Gas

To: Motorheadx@aol.com
Subject: Re: Leaded Gas
From: Roe <proe@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 21:33:27 -0500 (EST)
To Jeff and friends,
Your advice is appreciated, & listened to carefully.Have received your 
products and tips catalogue for mgbs and have found much useful 
information in it.Will have to do some business with you in the future as I 
travel to and from Virginia Beach fairly often. By the way 
I have a '67B and '80B - Yes I am adding lead substitutes but from now on 
plan on measuring & pouring in the proper amount.Thanks again.Phil Roe-
Eastern LI.

On Tue, 6 Feb 1996 Motorheadx@aol.com wrote:

> When leaded gas mostly disappeared there was concern over the effects of
> unleaded gas on engine parts designed for leaded gas.  I believe that the
> consensus of various car clubs and other organizations in the US included the
> following:
> 
> 1.  For most cars, the engine damage would occur after many miles prompting
> repairs or rebuilds somewhat, though not lots, sooner than would appear with
> normal (leaded) wear.
> 
> 2.  Use no lead additives.  Difficulties with lead additives included finding
> the correct dose and the frequent residue build-up from adding too much.
> 
> 3.  When rebuilding, use "unleaded" valve seats and other component upgrades.
> 
> These notes are from memory and experience.  I have no primary sources to
> quote on this matter.
> 
> Have fun,
> 
> Jeff and your friends at Motorhead
> 2811-B Old Lee Hwy
> Fairfax, VA 22031
> (800) 527-3140 
> 

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