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Lead Substitute?

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MattofVinings

12-30-2006 11:24:58




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Forgive me if this has been rehashed over and over.

I'm wondering what, if any (tetraethyl) lead substitute everyone is using in their gasoline?

It seems to me the era where these tractors were designed was firmly in the time of lead-bearing gasoline.

And so..familiar with exhaust valve-seat recession and other problems after lead is removed, just wondering what's commonly in use? Or has anyone successfully sent their head out for hardened exhaust valve seats to be installed, then forget about it.

Thanks in advance!

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Wisconsin Cowman

12-30-2006 15:29:36




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
Old you got that right.



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City-Boy McCoy

12-30-2006 15:21:27




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
Matt: You would be wasting your money. It is "Snake Oil". Get it? mike



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old

12-30-2006 12:30:39




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
The lead stuuf you buy to put in gas does onlu one thing. What it does is emptys your back pocket faster and makes the company richer. It doesn't help the engine in any way shape or form and doesn't even have any lead in the stuff to boot. So do your self a favor and save your money and don't help the company that makes the stuff. Unless of course you like to buy snake oil that only does one thing nd thats waste your money

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gene bender

12-30-2006 12:14:39




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
Here in IOWA we have been using a 10% blend for 25yrs and i have had no ploblems. Have been on the tractor rides we go around 175mi in three days have had two Bs on the rides for 6yrs never any problems. The B with WOODS mower uses it also we mow 3a cultivate sweetcorn for neighbor and other stuff still no problems. Shut off sw and they sit all winter and start in spring just fine.



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Don L C

12-30-2006 11:46:07




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
bout 15 years ago i used "INSTED O LED" in my '76 motorhome with Kohler generator....the fuel filters pluged up after 1 yr..... I checked around and was told not to waste my money.....I quit using it....never had a problem....



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Hugh MacKay

12-30-2006 11:45:46




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 Re: Lead Substitute? in reply to MattofVinings, 12-30-2006 11:24:58  
Matt: Leaded gas was only ever important to high rpm, high performance engines, these old tractors are neither. I've put a good many hours on pre 1960 tractors since the days of unleaded gas, as it comes from the pump. Believe me the bottom end will need rebuilding long before the head.



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