Re: leaded petrol

Posted by Jay Carano on August 23, 2002 at 16:00:27:

In Reply to: leaded petrol posted by Ron Sadler on August 23, 2002 at 06:34:38:

: I have read in the press that Fuel Companies are planning to stop producing lead replacement petrol in Autumn 2003. This news has focused my mind on leaded/unleaded petrol etc.
: I would be interested in hearing from Turner owners about what they have done to convert BMC and Ford engines to unleaded petrol or of their experiences with lead replacement petrol.

: Ron Sadler

Ron,

I have restored my MkI with a 950 engine bored .040 over and did a regular valve job with no hardened seats. I also have antique American cars without hardened seats. I've experienced NO problems with the engines running on unleaded gasoline here in the States where we have had unleaded for a number years. However, these cars are not "run hard". They are only used for pleasure driving. If you intend to run your car hard or race it, I suggest you have hardened seats put in. It's not terribly expensive and may be worth it for your peace of mind.


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