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Bought several quarts of real lead at the '03 PDX swap meet. Had to
go out behind the building to pick it up as the powers that be wouldn't allow it
on the fairgrounds. Somewhere I have a card for the seller.
I use it every third tank or so, mostly in my '66 318 that's never had the
heads off. No problems at 111K miles.
--Roger van Hoy, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '41 Dodge, '66
Plymouth, '81 Imperial, Washougal, WA
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 10:07
AM
Subject: [FWDLK] lead substitutes
Hello List
I have been advised,,as I am sure many already know,,,to
install hardened exhaust valve seats at the earliest time in any of the older
heads.
Supposedly the lead in the old fuel acted as a lubricant
and coolant to prevent the exhaust valves from 'eating' the seat
area.
I will probably do this,,,but,,,,has anyone ever used
the lead substitutes presently on the market instead of installing the
hardened seats??
Has it been successful at all over the long
haul??
How 'far' will one be able to go without installing the
seats??
Thanks for the info
ED ECKERSON
LI NY
57 FURY
59 COMMANDO
PROJECT
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