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Re: Lead substitutes and old tractors?
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Posted by use ATF on August 31, 2003 at 19:22:49 from (68.135.139.247):
In Reply to: Lead substitutes and old tractors? posted by upnorty on August 31, 2003 at 11:49:14:
"Big Daddy" Don Gartlis(sp?), a big name in drag racing in the '70's, used to have a syndicated automotive column. He advocated using about 4 ounces/10 gallons gas or so of auto trany fluid in gas engines as a top cylinder lubricant. He claimed to use it in a big block Dodge he pulled his dragster with and said it helped the valves some. If you used your tractor a lot it might help, if you are worried about the valves. Otherwise, most 'collector' tractors don't get that much use.
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