[Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

[Daniel Parrott]

I'll probably invest in an engine rebuild sometime in the near future. Is
there any way that I can tell if the valve seat hardening has already been
done?

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:bill at gingerich.us] 
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:46 PM
To: 'Daniel Parrott'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

Dan,

As I recall, they were designed for leaded fuel.  What my son did with his
'72 GT6 was to use a lead substitute that he bought at his local auto parts
store.  When you're ready to pull the head, you can have the valve seats and
valves redone for unleaded fuel.  I did that with my '74 Spitfire.  Not a
problem.

BillG
Newalla, OK
'74 Spitfire



-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Daniel Parrott
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 4:38 PM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia

I have an opportunity (?) to purchase a 1972 GT-6 MK3 cheap.  It's been a
while, but do they require leaded gas to run?  If so, how do the listers
cope with that requirement?