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RE: UNLEADED FUEL IN PI CARS

To: "'Max Blyton'" <Max.Blyton@airservices.gov.au>
Subject: RE: UNLEADED FUEL IN PI CARS
From: Chris Bullock <bullobc@vtxix.slg.eds.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 08:31:18 -0400
Cc: "'Triumph List'" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Max,

>From what I have been told, the lead is only useful for lubricating the valve 
>seats at high temperatures and that any suitable lead substitute should 
>accommodate the lubricating of the metering unit internals (shuttle, rotor, 
>etc.).  I use a concentrated formula (1 oz.) every stop at the petrol station 
>and it seems to do the trick.  Lister Egil K. has a 2500 PI which, if I'm not 
>mistaken,  receives no additive with unleaded petrol - last I had heard was 
>that he had no problems and he's a great PI resource BTW.

Regards,

--Chris

Chris Bullock
Colchester, Vermont

1970 RHD TR6 PI  CP51686 O
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