lead additive

  1. Welcome to 6x6 World.

    You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Looking forward to seeing you in the forums and talking about AATVs!
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: lead additive

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Alto MI
    Posts
    611

    lead additive

    one of my machines has an older tucompshi motor in it and I would like to run Lead additive in it to keep the valves fresh. is one brand better then another?
    Kevin Hough
    TREBMASTER
    (____>
    .OOO

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Alto MI
    Posts
    611
    do I need to run lead?
    Kevin Hough
    TREBMASTER
    (____>
    .OOO

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    582
    Kinda hoping the brain trust will chime in on this one. I heard somewhere on the news about how the ethanol in gasoline these days is hard on the small motors.

    Should we all be running any type of additives to counter the ethanol??
    Hammers should have warning labels.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    statesville, north carolina
    Posts
    2,604
    i've been told that the biggest problem with the ethanol is that it will absorb water. race gas that is pure gasoline can be stored in a sealed drum for over a year without going bad, but pump "gas" will foul in 60 days. a lot of small engines sit for long periods so on pump gas they are more likley to get water in the fuel leading to corrosion. as for lead, i'm not sure. my 71 bronco loves leaded fuel... runs better and quieter. i would say that your best bet would be to find an engine manual online. if the manufacturer recomended leaded fuel, then go for it. i've also read that todays gas has additives other than lead to cushion the valve seats. if no one here chimes in with more usefull info, do a web search for leaded gas and do some reading.
    A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Tulsa, OK
    Posts
    1,725
    I have gas stations that offer pure gas for a litle extra cost. Might be worth it since it makes more power/mileage than gas with ethanol.
    To Invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. (Thomas Edison)

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Vicksburg, Michigan
    Posts
    3,508
    I always thought you need leaded fuel in the old days before they made valves out of better metal. The improved the valves so the unleaded gas dont hurt them now. And if you had a old motor you could put the better valves in it and it would be fine. Not sure what old is thought. Must be like 60's or older.

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts