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05-18-2015, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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motor/gas tank additives
what(if any) is a good additive to keep things working for model a's not driven much
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05-18-2015, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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Re: motor/gas tank additives
A little Marvel Mystery oil in the tank at fillup if its going to sit much. Definitely use premium no-alcohol gas if it is available in your area, it is here and I won't run anything else.
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05-18-2015, 11:21 AM | #3 |
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must be something to mystery oil,my dad whos gone now,was never without his mystery oil,his car and anything that had a motor got mystery oil,and seemed to run forever,guess I forgot that,thanks for reminder
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05-18-2015, 01:18 PM | #4 | |
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05-18-2015, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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Snake oil.
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05-18-2015, 08:10 PM | #6 |
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05-18-2015, 11:09 PM | #7 |
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MM, Sea Foam are about the only things that could do some good that could be added to fuel.
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05-19-2015, 09:33 AM | #8 |
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Marvel mystery oil at fill ups....
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05-19-2015, 12:29 PM | #9 |
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I run Marvel Mystery Oil and a splash of generic lead substitute. All three of my A's seem to be happy thus far.
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05-19-2015, 03:17 PM | #10 |
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What about Morey's upper cylinder lubricant? Not sure if MMO is available here in New Zealand
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05-19-2015, 03:26 PM | #11 |
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05-19-2015, 06:13 PM | #12 |
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Actually gas had lead by the late 20's, but Model A's and most of our older cars do fine without it. The plugs last much longer and the oil stays cleaner.
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05-19-2015, 09:02 PM | #13 |
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From past experiences - I use Marvel Mystery Oil to all of my mechanical machinery. I add 3 or 4 oz. to my full tank of gas in my "A", add a bit to my pressure washer, generator, lawn mower, etc. and if I remember....we (my wife and I) add a couple of ounces to our Harley Davidsons. It seems to keep fuel machinery from deteriorating and helps to keep fuel from varnishing-up from long storage times.
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05-19-2015, 09:20 PM | #14 | |
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05-19-2015, 11:20 PM | #15 |
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MM oil is fine from all I have spoken with, However I always use ATF (Any kind) and it has always worked wonders as as fuel stabilizer, and wont vapor lock on hot days. Cheap and works. Does it get any better than that?
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05-20-2015, 02:17 AM | #16 |
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05-20-2015, 06:29 AM | #17 |
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It says roughly: In 1927 approx. 14%of cars were high compression (5 to 1 or higher). By 1928 it was 56%. 1929 77%. Don't think Henry believed in lead. |
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05-20-2015, 11:53 AM | #20 |
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I routinely all Sta-bil to my gas tank after every fill up. I don't trust modern gasoline to remain stable while the car sits in the garage.
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