Re: [ihc] ..lead?

To: David Raistrick <keen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [ihc] ..lead?
From: "ken.dunnington" <ken.dunnington@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:04:34 -0600
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DR> I'm sure this is a FAQ, so feel free to point me...but do I need to run a
DR> lead additive in this truck? (the B-130..)

IH installed hardened exhaust seat inserts in all the BD264s I
believe.  Mine has them.  And the those that answered my
question concerning this indicated their's had them too.
So no lead required.

DR> Is 87 octane OK in these? I feel sure they're rather low
DR> compression....if this was a VW engine I'd already know these answers...:)

They are 7.5:1 comp ratio, 87 unleaded should be fine.

Ken

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