I have a 74 TR6 and 60 TR3 and in both I use high octane (CA)
but my cars are not regular drivers
gary oehrle
> From triumphs-owner@autox.team.net Mon Dec 16 08:06:14 1996
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> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 06:44:28 -0800
> From: "Gene M." <MClan@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>
> To: scott suhring <suhring@lancnews.infi.net>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: 70 TR6 and unleaded petrol solutions?
>
> 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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