Posted May 23, 200618 yr comment_168467 I'm having a suspicion that my lead additive I was using from redline is reacting with the gas causing insoluble sediment. Recently I drained and cleaned the tank because of sediment that I thought was rust, found no rust. I put it back together, clean gas, filter etc. ran for a couple tanks with no additive, then I put it in for about 4 tanks. I checked my filter last week and it was full of this same sediment(brownish/red chunks that when you rub turn to powder) so I changed it, haven't run lead additive for 2 tanks and the filter is still nearly clean. Anybody ever had this problem before? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20151-lead-gas-additive-causing-sediment/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 23, 200618 yr comment_168470 No, I haven't heard of this before.Question: Why are you using lead additive, anyway? Do you still have the soft intake seats in your head? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20151-lead-gas-additive-causing-sediment/#findComment-168470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 23, 200618 yr comment_168471 My father has a Model A Ford. We recently had to flush the tank because a lead additive had be added in the past. Evidently some additives settle/separate if left standing for a time. Was a real clogger. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20151-lead-gas-additive-causing-sediment/#findComment-168471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 24, 200618 yr Author comment_168704 Arne-I'm using lead additive because I still have the original head and I don't believe it's ever had the guides/ seats replaced. I don't really have the time or money right now for a machine shop.:disappoin Zthing- Did the sediment turn to powder when rubbed? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20151-lead-gas-additive-causing-sediment/#findComment-168704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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