[Healeys] Fuel (was: tuning and timing)

[Steve Gerow]

Bob Spidell wrote:
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Anyway, it's a moot point because unleaded gasoline has caused all older
engines to blow all their exhaust valves through the head already.

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IHMO this is a bit strong. My car certainly is running fine (a little tired)
on an old unimproved head. BTW I run regular gas, too. Prolly would tank up
with premium if I were going north on 395 out of Bishop in 90 degree
weather, though.

 

It's my understanding from experienced mechanics that the fears of damage
from unleaded gas were not borne out and that in fact the modern gas keeps
the heads, valves etc. cleaner.

 

Just sayin'.

 

 

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Steve Gerow

Altadena, CA, USA

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