All I've ever read about lead in fuels is it was for valve seat lubrication, different valve seat materials in newer designs are able to cope without the lead. Not a compression related need.

I too use standard 87 pump gas w/ethanol in my 235 since reviving it about a year and a half ago. Have driven about 8,000 miles to date, no issues.


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