- 1. A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:15:47 -0500
- In Roger William's book he says that using a low grade gasoline (petrol) in an engine with high compression will result in extra heat with lesser power. I was told that as long as the engine does not
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- 2. RE: A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: "Theo Smit" <theo.smit@dynastream.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:41:12 -0700
- It's a fact that running an engine with the ignition timing retarded from its optimal point produces higher exhaust temperatures, as well as reducing the power output. Therefore, if you retard the ti
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- 3. RE: A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:23:56 -0500
- While not at all a fuel expert, let me expand a bit on the Williams With today's modern fuel injection/engine management systems, it is possible to run a grade of fuel lower than the manufacturer's r
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- 4. Re: A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:25:56 -0000
- Exactly so. With no pinging the fuel is 'fine' in that it won't be causing any damage, but a lower grade of fuel will need the timing to be retarded, and it is that which causes the loss of performan
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- 5. RE: A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:24:23 -0500
- So I should get my cat 'tuned' on tank of 98 gas - then see what happens when I go to regular (89) I will try it out and see how it goes Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson (705) 721-9060 http://www.brit
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