RE: IML: Should I Add Lead Substitute?

["Kristian Oyen" <kandkoyen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am fortunate to have several stations in my immediate area that sell
racing-gas- the closest one has 104 octane fuel at a relatively reasonable
price (reasonable for what it is, of course); the next closest has 111
octane gas at a somewhat higher price, but it is a small price to pay for
the privilege of driving my Imperials. I use more-or-less two-to-three
gallons of racing-gas to the rest of the twenty-three gallon tank of 92
octane premium, and the '63 Imp is very happy with the mix- it is all
original (no major engine-work) with 137,000 miles on the clock, and I have
never heard it ping. When I travel I carry with me my list of stations that
sell racing-gas, and either one or two 6-gallon cans of the stuff from here.

Kristian Oyen

1963 Imperial Crown Southampton 4-door (Mayan Gold)
1967 Imperial Crown Coupe

 

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve B.
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:29 PM
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Subject: RE: IML: Should I Add Lead Substitute?

> been doing that and everything seems fine.  A few days ago I met 
> another man who also claims to know a lot about old cars and he said I 
> should definitely NOT add lead substitute to the tank.  He claims that 
> could harm the engine and told me to simply burn the highest octane 
> unleaded premium gasoline I could find.  What do you guys advise?
> Opinions?  I want to keep my old HEMI healthy & happy.


For most old cars I figure if the valve recession problem ever happens it
probably needed to be gone through anyway but in your case with that low
mileage I wouldn't risk it.  The stuff, at worst, won't hurt anything and at
best will keep that motor happy for another 200k.   I'd spend the money if I
had something that nice.

              Steve B. 


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