Phil,
You can modify your valves or buy a lead substitute.
Two substitutes I know of are:
STP Lead Substitute (ST-2408A), 236ml for around $2 US. Distributed by
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First Brands Corporation,
PO OX 1911, Danbury, CT, 06813-1911
Wynn Valveguard Lead Substitute (Part No. 67004), 295ml for around =
$2.50 US. Manufactured by=20
Wynn Oil Company, Azusa, CA 91702
Each one claims to treat up to 20 gallons of gas. They recommend a =
bottle per tank full.
I know that there are other brands on the market but these were the two =
I had in my garage.
Mike Murphy
'78 B - Hers
'66 Midget - mine - in restoration for too many years.
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From: Phil Raby[SMTP:mgworld@chp.ltd.uk]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 1998 2:37 PM
To: MG digest submit
Subject: Petrol (or should that be gas?)
Leaded petrol (Gasoline to Yanks) =AD which some older MGs require - is =
being phased out in the UK in 2000. This will have a serious effect on =
classic car owners.
I know that the USA did this some years ago, how are people managing?
Also, what type of petrol is available in the US now? In England we have =
Four Star (98 Octane leaded), Super Unleaded (98 octane) and Unleaded =
(95 Octane). Super Unleaded is required for some performance cars but is =
not readily available anymore because of scares about its benzine =
content.
I'd be very interested in hearing of your thoughts and experiences on =
this issue.
Cheers,
Philip Raby
Editor, MG World
PO Box 163, Bicester OX6 3YS, UK
Tel: 01869 340061 Fax: 01869 340063 Mobile 0467 767361
www.chp.ltd.uk
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