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Milly

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:59 am

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diecast wrote:

you don't need to add lead substitute to Avgas, it already has plenty of lead in it.

I use flashlube, when I pulled the head on my car to replace a gasket, valves and seats looked new.

Thats good enough for me! if it keeps them looking new on a road car thats exactly what I'm after!

Thanks everyone for all of the input and information.

Still wondering about checking the compression? will this give a good insight to the condition on the valve seats?

Milly

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9YaTaH

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:24 am

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Milly wrote:

diecast wrote:

you don't need to add lead substitute to Avgas, it already has plenty of lead in it.

I use flashlube, when I pulled the head on my car to replace a gasket, valves and seats looked new.

Kinda...but a leak down test is the one to specifically check loss of compression through the valves...

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Milly

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:01 am

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Ok, might look into that in the near future, engine seems healthy and runs good so I'm not worried, just curious!

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Davo

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:05 pm

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As others have said, there's Octane Supreme or there's Octane Supreme.

Really everything else is a loooong way behind.

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Milly

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:05 am

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Davo wrote:

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As others have said, there's Octane Supreme or there's Octane Supreme.

Really everything else is a loooong way behind.

Dave

Cheers Dave!

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goodie

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:57 am

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Where can we buy said Brew :?:

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Davo

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:11 am

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goodie wrote:

Where can we buy said Brew :?:

Heya Goodie,

This is the only supplier I am aware of in Australia (linky thing HERE). They are immediately next door to Link Automotive in MItcham.

Hans may have distributors in other States, however I really don't know as it is easy enough for me to swing past there and buy directly like I did just yesterday

Cheers

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drmini in aust

Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:34 pm

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I thought it was now illegal/unlawful to use leaded fuel for road use now?
I know you get hung by the short & curlies and cop a big fine if using Avgas on the road, in NSW anyhow.

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Post subject: Re: Lead additive / Substitute, which to buy and where to ge

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:43 pm

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Same in Qld Kev because it doesn't have the taxes that normal servo fuel does = Gubmint not getting enough dollars, nothing to do with the enviroment.

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