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110 Octane fuel

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Shaggy

11-09-2003 09:46:54




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I can purchase a partial barrel of 110 gas from a circle track guy (about 20 gals)I was wondering if it will be okay setting in the shop over the winter or should I pass on it? I will use some this winter in the tractor messing around here and there. I also figured a little lead for the valve seats won't hurt either. Thanks.




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dean

11-10-2003 15:39:11




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 Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 09:46:54  
shaggy..depending on the brand of fuel most mixes start to seperate after about 6 months..not that it wont still run but not as efficient..in the case of your tractor it would be ok but its not going to do much for power unless you increase timing and add compression..more octane is not necessarily better in tractors..to much octane has a negative effect on hp...so if you just want to spend $40 then it will work but definitely not cost effective..take the money and buy the lead additive and then you can run lots of tankfuls with better results

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Medfarm

11-09-2003 22:23:41




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 Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 09:46:54  
Compresion ratio on your tractor may not be high enough for the the high octane to help. Actually the high octane fuel burns a little slower than pump gas but does have lead additives. Would not keep the gas around all winter. Ray



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paininthebutt

11-09-2003 20:57:36




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 Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 09:46:54  
is this guy one or what?????



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Shaggy

11-09-2003 18:36:37




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 Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 09:46:54  
Okay so I don't pull my tractor. I am looking for a little advice. I can get this for about $2 buck a gallon and it was opened just before the last race this season. I have a 132 cid. with high tops and I know it doesn't need that much fuel but if it will save on the seats and maybe give a little more snort what the Heck.



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Tyler Neff

11-10-2003 15:57:48




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 Re: Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 18:36:37  
How much Octane is to much and does anybody know the specific gravity limit for the OSATPA or nationals? Why is specific gravity so important anyway?



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DaveWis

11-10-2003 20:15:18




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 Re: Re: Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Tyler Neff, 11-10-2003 15:57:48  
I usually don't post on this (pulling) forum as I don't pull, only repair older tractors as a part time business. However my son is into racing as am I so I can give a little insight on this topic, I build his motors as well as some demo derby motors. Higher octane, whether it be race gas or unleaded serves to eliminate preignition. You only need high enough octane to do that in your particular engine combination. Anything more will do no good and will probably cause a power loss as it will slow the flame travel down too much. We have seen this with race engines on a dyno. Octane of itself does not give more power, it allows you to do things that will, such as higher compression. As for the lead, it cushions the valves and seats. It takes quite a while for much damage to be done if you run unleaded. Lead substitutes help if you need it.

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Me again

11-09-2003 18:37:49




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 Re: Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Shaggy, 11-09-2003 18:36:37  
No pulling class around for the small one's.



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Jrred

11-11-2003 18:53:38




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 Re: Re: Re: 110 Octane fuel in reply to Me again , 11-09-2003 18:37:49  
Don't forget that race gas makes the shop smell real good if you have the $40 and you want the gas go buy it!



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