In Reply to: Re: leaded petrol posted by Jay Carano on August 23, 2002 at 16:00:27:
: : 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.
I
suggest you look for the FUELSTAR internet site. This is a device that
adds (I think) Aluminium in colloidal form to the petrol with dramatic
results. It must be fitted to the engine so it rattles around and there
must not be any fuel filter after it. Reports are excellent and they
guarantee against valve recession!
Let me know what you think
Andrew