Re: [MV] Diesel

From: Jeanne Lacourse (cckw@mediaone.net)
Date: Sun Nov 12 2000 - 04:04:12 PST


> Recently a waiver has been made for the addition of small amounts of
> paraffin (kerosene) up to 1 pint/gallon to aid older vehicles that have
> problems with excess octane ratings, vapour locks and carb icing. We
> certainly have common experience now with icing hassles on many WWII
> vehicles and later carburated types, whilst the multi-national oil
companies
> are highly reticent about discussing their formulation/refining it would
> seem the volatility (not to be confused with octane) has been noticeably
> raised to alleviate cold-start pollution, fine in a current injected
engine
> but plays merry hell with the older stuff.
>
> Richard
> Southampton - England
>

I have not heard of this problem with the newer gasoline. Are all WW2
engines subject to this?
What are the symptoms of excess octane, overheating, valve problems, etc?

Thanks
Steve AKA Dr Deuce



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