nah any differences were minimal.
I sometimes think it ran smoother on PULP, but that might be ebcasue I
almost ran the tank dry every time and with more fuel in the tank it really
ran a lot better.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tuting, Anthony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 10:43 AM
Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> Is there any lack in power using PULP with an L series?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zac Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 1 March 2001 10:57
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
>
> I've always ran my car on PULP except for the occasional long trip when
> I
> ran on leaded.
> I've always been told ULP is fine in an L-series. Those that tell you
> otherwise seem to not know much about Datsun motors specifically.
>
> zac
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Justin Friedrichs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 9:50 AM
> Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
>
> > Hi List
> > I have been told by an engineer and a engine builder that any L series
> > datsun with an alloy head can run unleaded fuel, it does not need LRP
> as
> > alloy heads are softer than the valves so valve recession or scoring
> would
> > not be a problem. Appartently using unleaded fuel is only a big
> problem if
> > the head is cast iron obviously much harder than aluminium where valve
> > problems occur.
> > But I am still a bit careful, I use premium every other tank full.
> >
> > Justin
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > I read that article in the Perth Street Car magazine a couple of
> years
> ago
> > > when
> > > we first got LRP over here.I had already been running the LRP for a
> couple
> > > of
> > > weeks and couldn't figure out why my plug readings were always
> rich(black
> > > soot).Even my rear bumper had black soot on it.The 02 sensor
> indicated a
> > > good
> > > mixture and no oil was being used.I then changed to BP Ultimate 98
> and
> got
> > > some
> > > color back in the plugs.If the motor is going to be pushed for
> extended
> > > periods
> > > then I add a bit of Redline lead replacement addative for extra
> > > saftey.Running
> > > the addative was on the advise of my local engine reconditioner who
> looks
> > > after
> > > a few desert racers.He told me that one of the motors running on
> premium
> > > had bad
> > > valve recession and cylinder scoring while the other had been
> running
> > > C16(high
> > > lead) and was in good condition after one season.He then used the
> Redline
> > > lead
> > > substitute with the premium and found very little or no valve
> recession
> > > after a
> > > season.He reckons any high performance especially turbo charged cars
> even
> > > late
> > > model engines that are being put under load for long periods should
> use
> > > some
> > > sought of valve and cylinder protection.
> > > Andrew Smith
> > > Errol Smith wrote:
> > >
> > > > Terry,
> > > > The anti-seize was for the plug threads to aid plug removal.
> > > > It makes it a bit hard to come up with inexpensive valve build
> specs
> for
> > > a
> > > > good streeter now doesn't it.
> > > > I think the full race treatment with Serdi Silchrome (Silicon
> chromium
> > > > steel) seat inserts and 214N stainless valves may become the
> standard
> > > fare
> > > > for normal engines, to handle these crap fuels.
> > > > That article was a good read thanks Terry
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Feral Errol
> > > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > http://www.datrats.com.au/
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry
> Rudd
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 10:38 PM
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > >
> > > > Errol,
> > > >
> > > > LRP is indeed PULP with an avsr (anti valve seat recession)
> additive.
> > > >
> > > > Here an excerpt from an interesting article from Redline and the
> link
> to
> > > the
> > > > complete article for whoever is interested is below. It's a good
> read.
> > > >
> > > > "We will be using the LRP formulae the fuel companies decide are
> the
> > > most
> > > > commercially acceptable, for them, in the vehicles we are trying
> to
> use,
> > > to
> > > > preserve and enjoy, so perhaps we should have a look at the fuel
> we
> are
> > > > being asked to use in our pride and joy and see what our options
> may
> be.
> > > The
> > > > basis for the new wonder LRP is Unleaded Petrol. In fact it is
> Premium
> > > > Unleaded, because adding a volatile hydrocarbon to accelerate and
> > > stabilize
> > > > the burn rate of the fuel has raised the octane."
> > > >
> > > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~peter99/FEB2000.HTM
> > > >
> > > > regards
> > > > Terry
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol
> Smith
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2001 8:27
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > >
> > > > Richard,
> > > > Sounds like a liberal coating of anti-seize is the go.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Feral Errol
> > > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > http://www.datrats.com.au/
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard
> Clough
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 7:29 PM
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > >
> > > > You are right about the spark plugs getting crappy with LRP.
> > > >
> > > > I thought I was going to strip the thread in the alloy head when I
> went
> > > to
> > > > remove the plugs, after only 1000 kms using LRP. The carbon was
> > > embedded
> > > > into the lower thread and I suspect after a few plug removals,
> helicoils
> > > > will be as rare as hen's teeth. I had to really apply torque on
> the
> > > plug
> > > > spanner for about a quarter of every plug extraction before they
> > > loosened to
> > > > a "normal" plug removal feel.
> > > >
> > > > I have just read that LRP is Premium ULP with a lead replacement
> > > > additive(Today's RACV monthly) - could this be correct?
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Tuting, Anthony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2001 9:40 AM
> > > > Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > >
> > > > > That LRP is nothing but trouble, my mum was putting it in her
> car
> ('80
> > > > > C0r0na) and was wondering why the car was running so bad, there
> was
> no
> > > > > pickup, no power just simply no guts. I told her not to fillup
> at
> > > Shell
> > > > > or Woolworths and so the next day she just got BP and it was
> back to
> > > > > normal.
> > > > > Same thing happened to my friend on the weekend, his '83 L@$er
> was
> > > > > nearly stalling at idle and he had done the same thing, told him
> to
> > > put
> > > > > some 'real' fuel in and it was all good.
> > > > >
> > > > > Has anyone noticed that the spark plugs get crapped up a lot
> quicker
> > > > > from this stuff?
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: Zac Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > > > Sent: 26 February 2001 21:54
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Richard! Amy hasn't been running the Capella on that horrid LRP
> has
> > > she?
> > > > >
> > > > > zac
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Richard <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clough
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 10:13 PM
> > > > > Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > > >
> > > > > Zac,
> > > > > Its called PT, not a Cruiser by Chrysler - public transport!
> > > > >
> > > > > So where's your good advice on whats wrong with the Mazda? I'm
> > > thinking
> > > > > it may be a tight tappet adjustment, any other thoughts?
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Zac <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Campbell
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, 24 February 2001 22:20 PM
> > > > > Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > > >
> > > > > So what is Amy driving this week?!
> > > > >
> > > > > Stay tuned same time next week, for 'The Cloughs'!
> > > > >
> > > > > :)
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Richard Clough <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > To: Datsun 1600 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 9:24 PM
> > > > > Subject: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> > > > >
> > > > > Luke Clough has been have little joy in his 1600 since
> installing a
> > > VL
> > > > > Commodore fuel pump to his EFI L series engine last week. His
> idea
> > > was
> > > > > to overcome fuel starvation being experienced on very hot days
> after
> > > > > sitting at the lights, by pumping more fuel to cool the rail.
> > > > >
> > > > > Problem became even more pronounced this week leading to
> > > embarrassments
> > > > > like pushing the car after it dies at the lights!
> > > > >
> > > > > I travelled to Melbourne today tandem trailer in tow and I was
> under
> > > > > instruction by my financial advisor (wife, Lynn) to hand over
> her
> > > > > Commodore to Luke, so he had reliable transport for work until
> he,
> or
> > > I,
> > > > > had his fuel problem sorted out.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have been nagging him to replace the original fuel pressure
> > > regulator
> > > > > ever since he fitted the engine, as its adjustment thread was
> worn
> > > out.
> > > > > Obviously motivated by the threat of driving the Commodore, Luke
> > > finally
> > > > > did it today. The replacement regulator cost $4 (off a 6 cyl
> EFI
> > > > > Skyline). So far, his engine is purring and pulling strongly at
> 5500
> > > -
> > > > > something it didn't do before- hopefully problem solved.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm not saying anything.
> > > > >
> > > > > Meanwhile his sister Amy's Mazda Capella (piston engine) has
> been
> > > > > reluctant to start when cold. It pops and spits back as if it
> has
> a
> > > > > manifold leak, or is running lean. But as soon as it gets a
> tiny
> bit
> > > of
> > > > > heat in the engine it runs like a watch. I have swapped
> carbies,
> > > fitted
> > > > > a new coil, leads and points, checked for leaks in the manifold.
> No
> > > > > change.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any Suggestions anyone?
> > > > >
> > > > > I had to smile as I was coming home from Melbourne tonight still
> > > towing
> > > > > the tandem, with the Mazda leering at me in the rear view
> mirror. I
> > > was
> > > > > supposed to be bringing the Datto home to fix, but a simple $4
> part
> > > got
> > > > > it going well. However, $64 didn't fix the Mazda - typical. I
> wish
> > > we
> > > > > had another 1600 for Amy.
> > > > >
> > > >
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