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Re: [TR] Decarbonization

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Decarbonization
From: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 21:53:52 EDT
In a message dated 5/15/06 5:50:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tr3driver@comcast.net writes:

<<  Perhaps I should send this one to Mythbusters and ask them to try it?
 
 Sure, see what they make of it.  The Coke bottle is a good idea, as then 
even if
 you accidentally drop the bottle, it won't put a big slug of water into the 
>>


All you need is a used engine, a bore scope and water.  A lightbulb soldered 
to wires that fits in the spark plug hole works too.  View the piston carbon, 
do the water trick then check again.

Carbon ( actually lead build up )  isn't the issue as in days past, unleaded 
fuel leaves no lead deposits and a cleaner combustion chamber.

Harold


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