Re: what octane to run??

Posted by Hugh MacKay on October 23, 2005 at 02:43:21 from (216.208.58.173):

In Reply to: Re: what octane to run?? posted by r-cubed on October 21, 2005 at 21:11:23:

r-cubed: Just to add to what old has said, your 283 GM engine is probably turning 1500 rpm higher than these tractors most of the time. Lead additives were only ever needed for high RPM, high performance engines. Farmall engines operating at manufacturers specs don't fall in either catergory

I've worked tractors such as Farmalls SA, 130 and 300 gassers and worked them damn hard. Have poked 3 Imp. gallons through 300 on many ocasions. Have been doing this since unleaded was first introduced. I guarentee these engines will need rebiulding as a result of rings, cylinder and crank wear long before the top end creates problems.

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