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Camo:
Yep that's one of mine from the early days. I did a bit of testing when we did the new motor in Priscilla. Took samples at different stations as well as tried them in the car. I found I had problems with BP and more so with Shell but no hassals with Mobile and Caltex 98's. I also found quite different fuels at different stations. Yeah yeah I know I'm anal, but had too much money wrapped up in the motor. I settled on a station in my area which has a good turn over in fuel and it's fuel is always nice and clean. A Caltex. When out of town I always try to use Caltex or Mobile.
--- Quote from: gtc on August 14, 2013, 08:29:17 PM ---
......(Economy is not something I bother about. I use a tankful on a day out anyway LOL!)
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Camo:
Lefty, just read your post on your hesitation issue. Just a thought, if you now have new hotter plugs and she's running ok you should periodically pull a couple to see how they are running. It's a good indication of how your motor is running and you can pick up potential problems well before they get too bad. Once all is ok you wont have to worry until service time.
You burning any oil?
Lefty:
Thanks cam, that is good advice and the plan going forward. It's been a learning process and just a few basics I think are good starting points,
Check plugs and replace if in doubt,
Use fresh petrol and determine the best one for the car,
When you get the car converted or the power steering pump changed, change the plugs that will be inaccessible during this process,
Drive the car and check plugs until it is tuned to run well.
If you can't diagnose or tune, make sure you have someone who can.
Lefty
Lefty:
RE the oil, it does not appear to be burning oil just leaking it from the back of the engine, have fixed most leaks this is should be the last one. ( do corvette ever stop leaking?)
Cheers
Lefty
Camo:
Yep they do stop leaking, when the oil runs out :lol:
Rear of the motor.... rear main possibly, that's no fun. But check the back of the valley cover (intake manifold) dissy where it fits into the block and of course the back of the tappet covers. Access to a car hoist really helps. What area do you live in?
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