On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:02:56 -0500, "Larry Smith"
wrote:



Don't use 100LL in an O-200 without an additive to leach out the lead.

bull****
I run 100/130 leaded avgas in my O-200 with not a single problem.
it is a bog standard unmodified engine with one exception.
I use REM38E plugs instead of the standard REM40E plugs.
it runs as sweet as a well oiled swiss watch.
oil is BP D100 made in america.
oil I used before the local BP stopped being sold it by Shell was
AeroShell D100.
oil is changed every six months or every year, doesnt seem to make
much difference I think because I try to keep each engine run to
something over an hour.

on the other side of australia the supply is 100LL. I've never noticed
a difference in the running characteristics with either fuel.

engine has 550 hours on it now. I'd say that proves the combination.

I think you are referring to the problems with the early phillips
multigrade oil arent you? the O-200 itself has no problems with the
fuel if you use the appropriate plugs.
Stealth Pilot
Western Australia