From: Richard Lathrop (lathrrs@snip.net)
Date: Mon Mar 04 2002 - 07:37:26 PST
Gerry,
Welcome back!
That has been a much discussed subject on the Dodge Power Wagon Forum in the past as well. I know that the lead additive provided lubrication for the valves.
I am sure there are others (Cougarjack comes to mind) that can give us a very detailed technical explanation of lead additives and its effect on flathead engines.
This thread would apply to most other flathead engines as well.
Rick
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Gordon.W.I. McMillan" <gwim2@student.open.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 15:33:31 +0000
>We remember you Gerry, we have long memories here..... 8-)
>
>Did Betty ever suffer from running on unleaded ? Someone asked recently
>on the WW2 Dodge Forum;
>
>http://disc.server.com/Indices/118969.html
>
> if you could run one of those Chrysler flatheads long term on unleaded
>with no problems. I said you should be able to since they had hardened
>exhaust valve seats but I wasn't sure, and I know Betty did more milage on
>unleaded than most.
>
>Gordon
>
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