Re: [T3] Engine noise

[Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net>]

<x-flowed>DanielB=> Is it likely that some past engine work could have
=> raised it, thereby raising the octane requirement of my engine?

When heads are reconditioned, material is often removed to smooth the 
cylinder seats, which raises compression. Usually the builder will 
compensate for this by adding shims.

I would say yes, you probably would do best to run the highest-octane 
fuel you can get at the pump, especially when the weather gets hot. 
Another obscure cost inherent to an older car.

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 KG1600

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