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Old 12-25-2017, 12:27 PM   #21
Aberdare
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Re: 1963 GMC Step-Van 7

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Originally Posted by Richard2112 View Post
Cool project.
Keep in mind that if you are running the original engine and carb, your valve seats are going to get battered in from the no-lead gasoline and your carb seals are not going to like the ethanol in the fuel.
Already ahead of you on that... I will upgrade the carb with a rebuild kit. Here in Canada Ethanol blended fuel is not a bad thing. Instead, I will be using Aviation Fuel - AvGas 100/130 with a Sodium Phosphate additive to replace the now banned Tetraethyl (Lead). The occasional tank of 92 octane Premium Grade Fuel wont be a bad thing either. Using the 87 octane regular is just going to cause too much pinging and knocking no matter how the carb is adjusted.
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I'm watching this build. Cool
Welcome... Please securely fasten your safety belt and return your tray to the upright position.
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