Hmmmm. Maybe that's one of my problems...too many years of sitting behind radial engines and running saws on Av-Gas. :greenchainsaw:
Low lead (TEL) means less than 2 grams per gallon. Unless I poked the buttons wrong, With 2735.2 grams of gasoline in a gallon I came up with:
0.00073121 (another way of saying "not a whole lot of TEL" in there)
Now we transfer you back to your regulary scheduled programing...:censored:
I think I'll try this in my saws LINK
Good post.
I would not dream of using any leaded fuel with handheld equipment where you may inhale some exhaust gas. It doesn't take much lead to have negative effects on your neurological and reproductive systems.
Teach,
I understand what you're getting at and I appreciate your input, but the purpose for the AvGas is not the performance increase. Higher octane is really only useful at higher compressions. I'm looking for solutions to the long-term storage question as was alluded to by Brad. Maybe the AvGas, although is does store much longer, is not the answer...especially if my saws don't run as well...and, of course, the lead thing too.
That is exactly the opposite of what happens. Just spill some of both on the concrete and watch what happens. The AvGas will be gone is seconds and the pump gas will linger for minutes.The avgas doesn't evaporate as easily as pump gas, could be the problem.
Generally these threads are a rehash of the usual.........whatever.
Run the old girl on mid grade or premium you will be fine.What is the comp on the beast? I had a 68 old's that would not run all out with premium but would run great on a mix of av fuel and mid grade it would ping unless I set the timing way back from stock, but it had 200lb comp 425 rocket big block Olds motor It ran fine on premium or a mix of av gas but you could not put your foot in it unless you had av gas or it would ping.Hope I am not hijacking this thread too badly. I have a fuel question regarding an old truck I am considering buying fo roccasional use. It is a 1964 Chevy 6 cylk 3 on the tree with 75K original. Farm truck, still in nice shape.
Is there a way I can run pump gas in this vehicle and maintain the engine? I know there are lead substitutes out there, but know nothing about their effectiveness. I have seen posts in this thread from people who obviously know a heck of a lot more than me. Some great info.
Recommendations? If I get this truck I will definitely post sum saw/truck firewood pics.
Three on the tree rocks!
Remember dwell meters? Hope it has the adjustable distributor. I actually still have the little flexible allen tool for that.
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