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Author:  75dartcustom [ Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:44 pm ]
Post subject:  1972 slant six

thinking of buying a 72 slant. if i remember correctly these engines were built for use with unleaded gasoline, correct? does an owner need to add anything to the gas tank of a 72 or will it do fine with modern day 87?
thanks

Author:  SlantSixDan [ Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:21 pm ]
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1972 was the first year for factory-hardened exhaust valves; unleaded presents no problem.

Author:  Eric W [ Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:13 am ]
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The owners manual for my '72 Satellite (somewhere around here) says unleaded is safe to use with the slant six because of induction hardened exaust seats. I ran my original engine 80+ miles a day at 65-70mph and never had valve seat recession. Nor on the '73 engine currently residing between the fenders.

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