>relied on clean gasoline. I think it was called white gasoline. In the
1930s
>the oil coys added lead, which coated the sides of the carb and
prevented
>cracking of the gasoline.
>
>Much better is to see Ogles patent 4177779. That seems to get around
the
>problem,
>
>Dr Jones
If memory serves me right it was called 'white spirit' or 'motor
spirit'. It was a very clean burning fuel, but very expensive to make.
That's probably why the oil companies discontinued production.
Don