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Leaded gas

Started by Happy Times 57, August 06, 2013, 03:48:09 PM

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Happy Times 57

August 06, 2013, 03:48:09 PM
I have a 1977 American clipper I found a book in glove box that states in need to run my clipper on leaded gas only its a 360v8 do I need to redo the heads and change the valves, it running great now it has 35k on it. If there is anybody out there that knows whats up Please let me know thanks Tim

bulldog 1995

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August 07, 2013, 08:17:46 PM
chances are that the heads have already been rebuilt. leaded gas hasn't been available at the pump since the late 80's.

if you run unleaded in a engine that is set up for leaded fuel, it's valves will start ticking. if you put lead substitute in a engine set up for unleaded it will smoke, lose power and eventually produce black smoke after the plugs foul
77 821 FCIT Dodge 440 w/less then 30,000 miles
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