Lead additive

Anonymous-0 · Jun 26, 2013

Does the 2n and 9n tractors need lead additive?
Thanks

Kent Petersen · Jun 26, 2013

lead is not needed in any engines additives are just a rip of

John B. · Jun 26, 2013

In the old tractors I have found that adding Octane boost helps from fouling the plugs. These low compression engines with modern day gas don't seem to mix well. Most old tractors that aren't used but for parades I recommend octane boost highly.

gene bender · Jun 26, 2013

Ive been using the 10% blend for 30 pluss yrs mow yard tractor rides and use in the garden ect with no problems it wont foul your plugs unless your carb is running too rich then any thing will foul a plug also oil consumption will foul plugs. This topic has been discussed many times on this board. Save your money.

36 Coupe · Jun 26, 2013

Read the label, says petroleum distillates.Thats kerosene or diesel fuel.

MarkB_MI · Jun 26, 2013

The only "lead additive" you can buy is 100LL avgas. None of the so-called "lead substitutes" actually contain tetraethyl lead. Don't waste your money; your old Ford will do just fine on unleaded regular.

David G · Jun 26, 2013

Texasmark1 · Jun 26, 2013

So there you have it your A to Z answer. Probably more confused than before you asked the question. I would be.

On the subject of lead, looking back when it was the popular cheap thing for oil companies to do, when valve jobs lasted 45k miles and engine overhauls were 100k as the norm, given recent technology advances to tilt the scale, I don't ever want that crap in my engine regardless.

Mark

gwstang · Jun 26, 2013

Would like to mention, in case you didn't see it, there is a 2n 9n 8n forum if you look a little further down the forum index. lots of great info on there.

504-1 · Jun 26, 2013

When they were new, there was no lead in gasoline, NO, you do not need to wast your money.

rustred · Jun 26, 2013

and to add, if the engine is in good shape and not using any oil you can add a few ounces of 2 cycle oil to the gas tank, it will make the valve guides feel better and you also.

LA in WI · Jun 26, 2013

I have used every gas available at our local pumps and my H Farmall is used for plowing, parades and long tractor rides the last 10 years and have never had a bit of trouble. The quality of gas when your Fords were built was very poor.

Your Fords will run fine and be trouble free without that "lead stuff" and other crap-in-a-can liquids that people try to scare you into buying.
Save your money and use it to buy breakfast when you drive that Ford to the local restaurant.

LA in WI

Bob · Jun 27, 2013

ONE guy gets it RIGHT and doesn't like typing a long-winded spiel!

FBH44 · Jun 27, 2013

Can"t find it now, bot sumeplace I have old original IHC recommendations for Farmall H; Make sure you use octane rating at least 75, and store the gas in a closed container, not in a washtub.

J.Wondergem · Jun 27, 2013

(quoted from post at 03:37:41 06/27/13) ONE guy gets it RIGHT and doesn't like typing a long-winded spiel!

HA HA HA. I agree.

GVSII · Jun 27, 2013

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Some 9N/2N were made to start and warm up on gas. then switch over to kero.There is no lead or octane in kero.Many early tractors were this way and they did just fine.

Jiles · Jun 27, 2013

Even though your question is your concern over whether you need a lead additive, octane has no relation to [b:5cb06a6a20]"Lead".[/b:5cb06a6a20]
This video should be viewed by anyone who uses and recommends [b:5cb06a6a20]"Octane Boost".[/b:5cb06a6a20]

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[b:5cb06a6a20]YouTube - 5th Gear - Myth about fuel additives[/b:5cb06a6a20]

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