Thread: Use of avgas?
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Old 05-20-2020, 08:02 AM   #29
JohnI
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Default Re: Use of avgas?

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Originally Posted by woofa.express View Post
I've burned considerable avgas through motor cars including Model A's.
This was because it was available, I used to buy a tanker load at a time.
It gave no extra performance, neither before or after lead content was significantly reduced.
High compression engines may have been different due lead. Many people came with jerry cans to buy it but I think they were just kidding themselves.
I’m considering using avgas100LL in my 1934 Ford flathead. No ethanol and a little lead. The engine is original. Any thoughts?
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