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Lead additive and distributor ground wire?


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My ‘71 2002 has been in storage for 20 years. I’ve been working on it all winter and still lots to do, mainly rust abatement. Almost ready to turn the key but I have a couple of questions. First off : a few years ago I found six bottles of “ 104 Real Lead “ additive. I am wondering if people use this or similar additive to replace the lead from bygone fuel ? Secondly: while installing new plug wires I noticed a tiny stranded wire loose inside the cap. It appears that it was soldered to inside edge of cap. Tough to see in picture. I am guessing it is a ground wire. My delicate soldering skills/implements are wanting. Is resoldering this a must do before I even attempt to start? Thanks all in advance. 

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5 minutes ago, Doug DiPaola said:

Almost ready to turn the key but I have a couple of questions.

and those would be....

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You don't need lead additives for an M10, as the aluminum head has hardened steel valve seats.  Lead additives are for engines with cast iron heads that don't have induction-hardened valve seat areas--like most US cars from the pre-unleaded gas era--and especially high performance engines.  The lead additive in leaded gas helped lubricate the valve-to-seat area and slow wear.  No lead = higher wear on non-hardened valve seats, or the valves themselves.  So give the additive cans to your friend with a GTO or 60s Corvette.

 

That little wire in the dizzy is supposed to ground the point plate to the dizzy body, and is quite important.  Without it the engine may not start.  I'm sure someone will post a picture of exactly where it's supposed to fasten...

 

And welcome to the world of (hopefully for you) running 2002s...

 

mike

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'73 Sahara sunroof-Ludwig-since '78
'91 Brillantrot 318is sunroof-Georg Friederich 
Fiat Topolini (Benito & Luigi), Renault 4CVs (Anatole, Lucky Pierre, Brigette) & Kermit, the Bugeye Sprite

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It's gonna take a LOTTA heat.

 

It was originally spot welded from the factory.

 

You may have to remove the base plate to get it hot enough to 'take tin'.

 

t

 

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