[C210N]

What gas can it take?

I’d think the usual 87 octane, with 10-15% ethanol, no lead might be hard on it.

But, the hardware store gas-in-a-can might be ideal - pure gas, no ethanol, but the price is upwards of $23 a gallon.

[left that other site]

I have the same ethanol issue with my “older” Harley. The insides of the gas-lines melted into the carburetor to form a disgusting goo. Nevertheless, Ol’ Blue soldiered onward.

[Rurudyne]

Remember that gas that was available when the truck was built was what the boys at R&T might call dog water (back in the day they called Pemex gas this), low octane and possibly of questionable quality and storage.

I’d be more concerned about a Classic 50s car meant to burn ethyl than this truck.

[ridesthemiles]

The cost of $23 a gallon isn’t anywhere near the cost of UNLEADED gasoline available in N Nevada. More like $4 +.

I have 2 vehicles that are older.

1976 Chevy 1 ton dually truck with 454 gas engine.

1979 Buick station wagon with 403 Olds gas engine in it.

I add Red Line lead additive to both engines to preserve them. Both were built by a well known racing engine master, and I have to keep them running until I die.

I have owned the Buick for 38 years, and the truck for 33 years. Between them, they have over 563,000 miles on them. I personally put over 250,000 on the truck alone.

Don’t even bother going to local auto stores for parts. I call Summit Racing Parts & they HAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN.

[Drew68]

What gas can it take? I’d think the usual 87 octane, with 10-15% ethanol, no lead might be hard on it. But, the hardware store gas-in-a-can might be ideal - pure gas, no ethanol, but the price is upwards of $23 a gallon.

Those old Fords could run off damn near anything combustable. Henry Ford himself was a great proponent of ethanol and in the 1920s, ethanol was already being mixed with gas.