Re: Fuel additive for a 53' Clipper

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2012/10/28 12:15:08

The real high octane leaded fuel was just coming in when your car was built. It does not need any lead additive, it will run fine on today's regular 87 octane.

The Stabilizer additive is a good idea when storing the car. For driving, an upper cylinder lube like Marvel Mystery Oil, Redex or Bardahl can't hurt. I know we have had a number of reports of sticking valves especially on cars that are seldom or never driven. Some 2 stroke oil in the gas would do the same thing.

Another thing to keep in mind is that today's gas is more prone to vapor lock in really hot driving conditions. Some drivers add 5% or 10% diesel to their gas in hot weather to prevent the vapor lock. It is not necessary to do this unless you experience vapor lock, stalling or hard starting in real hot weather.