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Re: 70 TR6 and unleaded petrol solutions?

To: scott suhring <suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
Subject: Re: 70 TR6 and unleaded petrol solutions?
From: "Gene M." <MClan@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 06:44:28 -0800
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <32B07E9E.4A91@postoffice.worldnet.att.net> <32B0F770.3D19@lancnews.infi.net>
scott suhring wrote:
> 
> Gene M. wrote:
> >
> > I am curious what people with older TR's are doing now that the petrol
> > is unleaded.  Are there replacement valve seats which need to be put in?
> >  Lead substitutes-any good brands or sources (local stores seem to be
> > phasing out a lot of the brands).  Anyone running a stock engine with no
> > problems on the unleaded stuff?  I am in Calif. & we might have other
> > additives that might cause problems. Any input will be appreciated.
> >
> > Gene M.
> > 70TR6 CC52098
> 
> Gene,
> 
> I posted same question a while ago and got little responce. What I've been 
>able to
> determine through other sources and conversations is that lead additives are 
>fine
> as long as you run the car on a regular basis. If it sits around too much, the
> additive can settle in the tank. Also, it is best to first mix the additive 
>in a
> gallon container with gas and then put in tank. This helps to dilute (sp?) 
>additive
> much better than if just pooring into tank.
> 
> Scott Suhring
> Elizabethtown, PA
> '70 TR6
> 
> P.S. Hopefully others will offer opinions!

Scott,
I did receive quite a bit of info & someone referred me to an FAQ.  If 
you didn't get copies of the various responses, let me know & I will 
forward them to you.

Gene M. 70TR6 CC52098

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