lead additive, setting time
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lead additive, setting time



That is called "road timing you car". I do the same thing.

Paul

In a message dated 5/25/2004 3:59:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mechimike@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> 
> 
> I was actually thinking about this when i read the
> post by the fellow who paid $90 for a tank of 100
> octane fuel.  I've owned 2 1967's, and neither one of
> them had a problem drinking 93 (or 92, when I drove
> into Pennsylvania).  Its all a matter of timing.  For
> both of my '67's, I drove them for a while with a
> distributor clamp wrench in the door compartment, and
> if I heard them ping, I would retard the timing a bit.
> Of course, this requires an initial setting that's a
> bit advanced, and a little guess and checking.  But
> its really the only way to set time on cars of this
> vintage.  In fact, I have a '68 volvo who's shop
> manual specifically calls this procedure out.  It also
> says to drive at about 30-40 mph in top gear up a
> moderate hill, accelerate, and listen for pinging
> ("pinking" they call it...bloody Europeans!)
> 
> The only time I run any sort of lead additive is in
> this same volvo, and only when I'm rallying
> it...Unless anyone here drives their Imperial that
> hard, I wouldn't worry about adding anything to the
> fuel.
> 
> > > I own a 67 Crown convertible 
> > > Does anyone know if adding a lead additive (into a
> > full tank of gas) everyother fill up or or once in a
> > while is helpfull or beneficial for the engine and
> > or performance?? Is it good--or is it just a waste?
> > > I always use premium grade (and go to different
> > gas 
> > > stations)
> > > THANKYOU
> > > ANTHONY BUNGARO
> > 
> > 


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