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You'll be finr on unleaded as the valves are hardened in any case.
You might need to have the car re-tuned to run on unleaded as it is a different octane than the 4 star you used to use.
Personally, I'd recommend deciding on what fuel your going to use. If you use standard unleaded which has an octane rating of 95 (95 RON) the optimum tuning will be slightly different if you decided to unleash a few extra horses and went for the more expensive Shell (or equivilient brand) "optimax" super unleaded which is 99 RON.
Either way, you wedge will work fine with whatever petrol you feed her with. The tuning for optimum peformance with different octane ratings does not make a huge amount of difference but is uaually just about noticable.
Hope this helps.
You might need to have the car re-tuned to run on unleaded as it is a different octane than the 4 star you used to use.
Personally, I'd recommend deciding on what fuel your going to use. If you use standard unleaded which has an octane rating of 95 (95 RON) the optimum tuning will be slightly different if you decided to unleash a few extra horses and went for the more expensive Shell (or equivilient brand) "optimax" super unleaded which is 99 RON.
Either way, you wedge will work fine with whatever petrol you feed her with. The tuning for optimum peformance with different octane ratings does not make a huge amount of difference but is uaually just about noticable.
Hope this helps.
A bit of topic, but think still related:
Would advise to not start the engine directly if it hasn't run for all this time. Change all fluids and filters, flush the fuel system as much as possible. Crank the engine without plugs on the starter after putting a little bit of oil down the cylinders. Oil pressure should be ok (pressure light should go out), if not priming of the oil pump is required. If all ok, start it up, check for 'strange' things. If ok keep the revs over 1500 up to 2000 (be nice to the camshaft) until running fine and only then take it for a spin if cooling system is ok (and only over 3000 rpm, but not a lot, after temperature is up to normal 80-90 degrees).
Could be sucking eggs here, but this is what I would do. It is very basic only and still anything could happen...........
Rob
Would advise to not start the engine directly if it hasn't run for all this time. Change all fluids and filters, flush the fuel system as much as possible. Crank the engine without plugs on the starter after putting a little bit of oil down the cylinders. Oil pressure should be ok (pressure light should go out), if not priming of the oil pump is required. If all ok, start it up, check for 'strange' things. If ok keep the revs over 1500 up to 2000 (be nice to the camshaft) until running fine and only then take it for a spin if cooling system is ok (and only over 3000 rpm, but not a lot, after temperature is up to normal 80-90 degrees).
Could be sucking eggs here, but this is what I would do. It is very basic only and still anything could happen...........
Rob
Stever said:
L33 said:
if you decided to unleash a few extra horses and went for the more expensive Shell (or equivilient brand) "optimax" super unleaded which is 99 RON.
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Keep up Lee, Optimax went ages ago it's all V-Power now y'know. AFAIK This has nothing to do with ladies crotches:
Ladies crotches
Edited by L33 on Wednesday 18th June 09:18
350zwelgje said:
A bit of topic, but think still related:
Would advise to not start the engine directly if it hasn't run for all this time. Change all fluids and filters, flush the fuel system as much as possible. Crank the engine without plugs on the starter after putting a little bit of oil down the cylinders. Oil pressure should be ok (pressure light should go out), if not priming of the oil pump is required. If all ok, start it up, check for 'strange' things. If ok keep the revs over 1500 up to 2000 (be nice to the camshaft) until running fine and only then take it for a spin if cooling system is ok (and only over 3000 rpm, but not a lot, after temperature is up to normal 80-90 degrees).
Could be sucking eggs here, but this is what I would do. It is very basic only and still anything could happen...........
Rob
I would turn the engine by hand (well with a breaker bar the crank pully bolt). before cranking. but agree with the rest of the above.Would advise to not start the engine directly if it hasn't run for all this time. Change all fluids and filters, flush the fuel system as much as possible. Crank the engine without plugs on the starter after putting a little bit of oil down the cylinders. Oil pressure should be ok (pressure light should go out), if not priming of the oil pump is required. If all ok, start it up, check for 'strange' things. If ok keep the revs over 1500 up to 2000 (be nice to the camshaft) until running fine and only then take it for a spin if cooling system is ok (and only over 3000 rpm, but not a lot, after temperature is up to normal 80-90 degrees).
Could be sucking eggs here, but this is what I would do. It is very basic only and still anything could happen...........
Rob
you also may want to check the dissy advance is working also.
The engine will have stopped with at least one exhaust valve off its seat.
Sometimes they can corrode (both the valve and the seat), and can need regrinding.
This is a bit of PITA, but to be honest just take the above advice and get it running. If the compressions are on the piss, it might be due to one or two exhaust valves not sealing properly. If so, whip the heads of and regrind the offending valves (or all of them).
Doesn't seem to be a problem with the inlet valves as theyre not so open to the elements, what with the throttle plate being closed.
Kinda like the biscuits not going stale if you fold the top of the packet down...
I never had this problem with mine (even running and compressions between 185 and 200 PSI), but was advised it can be an issue.
Ed.
Sometimes they can corrode (both the valve and the seat), and can need regrinding.
This is a bit of PITA, but to be honest just take the above advice and get it running. If the compressions are on the piss, it might be due to one or two exhaust valves not sealing properly. If so, whip the heads of and regrind the offending valves (or all of them).
Doesn't seem to be a problem with the inlet valves as theyre not so open to the elements, what with the throttle plate being closed.
Kinda like the biscuits not going stale if you fold the top of the packet down...
I never had this problem with mine (even running and compressions between 185 and 200 PSI), but was advised it can be an issue.
Ed.
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