> I was informed by the previous owner that I should add a lead additive to
>> the fuel. How importnant is this and what happens if it is not added? Are
>> there long term effects? Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Cameron
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Cameron, the effect of unleaded on old engines is quite real. Admittedly,
while not a TR, I had to pull the head on my Datsun 2000 roadster last year
due to a recessed valve seat (#4 cylinder). Thing was, I was pretty
consistent at using Lead Substitute (Gunk, I think), and kept the valves
adjusted until #4 just wouldn't anymore. Ruined the seats anyway. Randall
is right (wait a minute, has anyone ever said THAT before????). I'd run it
and if it causes problems, fix it then.
I do find, however, that if you drive fast enough, you leave your problems
behind before you notice them, and they can't catch up. I do this
especially to get to the gas station before I run out of gas.
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A TS 58667 (Body still off, rest mostly back on. Still waiting the
body guy.)
New Hampshire
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