Posted by Indiana Ken on June 13, 2021 at 06:55:06 from (66.249.234.33):
In Reply to: Aircraft fuel posted by Dylan Berhorst on June 13, 2021 at 04:26:42:
Aviation fuels are less volatile than standard gasoline since, they are intended for use at higher altitudes, where the atmospheric pressure is less than at ground level. The volatility of standard gasoline is controlled by blending to meet specific vapor pressure requirements for operation at ground level. This vapor pressure requirement is important for ease of starting/drive-ability, especially in cold/cooler temperatures. So, you could notice the tractor requires more cranking to start on cool mornings and a greater tendency to stubble when opening the throttle.
Aviation fuels typically contain lead. I do not have the specs for the 101 fuel referenced however, I suspect it will contain some level of lead. So, lead can deposit on spark plugs resulting in fouling and no start conditions.
Finally, for aviation fuel the "101" label is not a octane rating that directly correlates to the octane rating posted on the pump at your local gas station. Test method is different for aviation fuel than the method used to determine the octane of standard gasolines. If your tractor can use pump gasoline the octane of the 101 should also suffice. As posted, once the octane needs of an engine are met, additional octane does not result in increased performance. Similar to running shoes: wearing shoes larger than your feet will not improve your performance...eh.
In conclusion: aviation fuel will work but it brings some "baggage" with it.
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