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donaldm
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Aviation Gas

Post by donaldm » Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:13 pm

is aviation gas 100LL acceptable to use in a Model T fords? 100 meaning obtain and LL meaning low lead. I understand it has a longer life span than todays pump gas. also is it radially available at smaller airports? in advance thanks for your help,

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Mark Gregush
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Re: Aviation Gas

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:46 pm

This is the section for help with the site not car questions, ask on the general forum.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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Re: Aviation Gas

Post by CudaMan » Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:53 am

Yes, your T will run on 100LL. Your exhaust will smell different and you may have to run more spark advance due to the lower burn rate. Your spark plugs will foul faster and your exhaust system will corrode eventually due to lead deposits. Think back to spark plug and exhaust system life on cars from the 1960s.

Your wallet will certainly be lighter from the expense.

Be aware that it may be illegal to burn aviation fuel in a motor vehicle in your area, since aviation fuel is not subject to road taxes.

Tetraethyl lead was just starting to be investigated as an additive to motor fuels in the 1920s, so Model Ts did not use it when they were new.
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
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