That is called "road timing you car". I do the same thing.
Paul
In a message dated 5/25/2004 3:59:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mechimike@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> I was actually thinking about this when i read the
> post by the fellow who paid $90 for a tank of 100
> octane fuel. I've owned 2 1967's, and neither one of
> them had a problem drinking 93 (or 92, when I drove
> into Pennsylvania). Its all a matter of timing. For
> both of my '67's, I drove them for a while with a
> distributor clamp wrench in the door compartment, and
> if I heard them ping, I would retard the timing a bit.
> Of course, this requires an initial setting that's a
> bit advanced, and a little guess and checking. But
> its really the only way to set time on cars of this
> vintage. In fact, I have a '68 volvo who's shop
> manual specifically calls this procedure out. It also
> says to drive at about 30-40 mph in top gear up a
> moderate hill, accelerate, and listen for pinging
> ("pinking" they call it...bloody Europeans!)
>
> The only time I run any sort of lead additive is in
> this same volvo, and only when I'm rallying
> it...Unless anyone here drives their Imperial that
> hard, I wouldn't worry about adding anything to the
> fuel.
>
> > > I own a 67 Crown convertible
> > > Does anyone know if adding a lead additive (into a
> > full tank of gas) everyother fill up or or once in a
> > while is helpfull or beneficial for the engine and
> > or performance?? Is it good--or is it just a waste?
> > > I always use premium grade (and go to different
> > gas
> > > stations)
> > > THANKYOU
> > > ANTHONY BUNGARO
> >
> >
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