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Re: Lead fuel vs. unleaded fuel
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Posted by buickanddeere on February 25, 2004 at 11:43:19 from (216.183.136.3):
In Reply to: Lead fuel vs. unleaded fuel posted by Tom on February 25, 2004 at 10:49:27:
This endless on going concern over nothing about unleaded gasoline use in old equipment a fine example of being penny wise and pound foolish at best. If you are really concerned about engine life and fuel efficiency. Put the thermostat back in or the shutters back on and lean the mixture back to where it belongs.
A cold engine requires an extra rich mixture to operate. Lube oil is washed off the cylinder walls and unburned fuel leaves deposits. Coolant temps have to be 180-210+ depending on the fuel.
Ever wonder why new vehicles go 200,000+ miles without overhauls while old engines running on leaded needed boring, pistons and new valves at 70,000 miles? The lead deposits cause more wear and fouling than what little valve seat cushioning it provided.
How have diesels, all-fuel and LP engines run for all these years without lead in the fuel?
If your tractor quits because of fuel induced failure just walk home, it ain't no airplane.
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