fred thomas wrote:
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> Listers, unleaded gas did not come into being in 1975 as stated, remember
> Amoco was "White" unleaded gas in regular or premium in the late 1920's.
> Also remember all boats used unleaded in the 1930, & 40's before hardened
> valve seats and such. All marinas carried unleaded way-way back when, and
> these boats were equipped with Packard, Ford & Chevrolet engines. John,
> as for hi-test if you are not racing or have a high comp. engine just
> money wasted for premium.
OK, Fred! Just make a liar out of me! I remember white gas. My dad
used it im our coleman camp stove. What I should have said is "Unleaded
Fuel was legislated in 1975".
Semantics, semantics, semantics. I think everybody knew what I meant.
Joe Curry '63 Spit (with screen doors)
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