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04-09-2019, 06:19 AM
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Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
What type of gas should I be running in my 1972 GMC BB 402ci? The best I know the engine has never been rebuilt and is all original, still running strong at 99,000 miles. Octane? Lead or No Lead?
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04-09-2019, 08:28 AM
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Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
That is a low compression engine. Some where in the 8:1 range. 87 octane unleaded should be fine.
Who sells leaded gas where you live??? |
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04-09-2019, 08:29 AM
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Re: Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
It will run on any grade you put in it.
No need for lead.
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04-09-2019, 08:59 AM
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Re: Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
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I use high test in all my old cars . Not so much for the octane but it's the only non ethanol gas available
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04-09-2019, 09:01 AM
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Re: Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
Less ethanol would be good for the fuel system, otherwise it'll burn near anything and has no special octane requirements.
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04-09-2019, 10:08 AM
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Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: Gas Choice for 1972 GMC - Original Engine
Non-ethanol gas would be best (primarily for the fuel system components) but you can run regular octane. If you find leaded gas, I wouldn't use it, as it's been banned since 1996 - that would be some pretty old gas you'd be putting in your tank.
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