Fuel for Singers

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BigB
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Fuel for Singers

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I just bought a 1955 Singer 4AD SM with duel carbs. Wondering what type of fuel I should be using? Non alcohol; high octane at regular gas station; put additives into fuel? Any suggestions?
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Phillip
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The 4AD 1500 runs best on leaded regular fuel, which isn't available any more in most regions.

Regular unleaded with a lead additive and no ethanol would be the next best option. ethanol degrades the rubber components in the fuel system.

Hope that helps!
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Re: Fuel for Singers

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Thanks for advising regular unleaded with lead additive and something to eliminate alcohol. I tried premium unleaded but it is making the car backfire. I’ll let you know it that resolves with lead and alcohol remover.
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