leaded versus unleaded

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I have a 1972 Evinrude triumph 65 hp. The manuel says to use leaded gasoline. You can't buy leaded gasoline any longer but you can buy a leaded additive. I was told at a local marine store that I could use unleaded gas and it wouldn't hurt the engine. Is this true or should I add the lead additive. Thanks anyone.
 
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Re: leaded versus unleaded

In 1972, leaded gas was about all you could get, Batchman.<br /><br />Lead (Tetraethyl) never was a benefit to 2 stroke engines; in fact it was bad for them.<br /><br />You are much better off using 87 octane unleaded regular.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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