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I found these in my gas tank. I think there might still be a few more inside the tank. I'm thinking they are lead because they are non-magnetic. Each has "GS" stamped on the bottom. Maybe some kind of lead additive? I'm at a loss... [url=[URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/lupdiesel/media/IMG_0679_zps1f94d591.jpg.html]  [/url]]photopucket[/url] [url=[URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/lupdiesel/media/IMG_0680_zps61a15d91.jpg.html]  [/url]]photobucket[/url]
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1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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By all means put them back in. They will raise your octane level by 5 points and increase your gas mileage to 50+ mpg.
I think they are one of the Snake Oil gimmicks that were very common in the late 70s when fuel prices shot up.
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Are these the super rare Buick Grand Sport racing tabs? Worth a Million a piece? Man, you should of bought my car when you had the chance...hahaha
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As the saying goes, I could tell ya, but then I'd have to...
P.S. I still blame Chris
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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Last edited by Mushroombert; 08/03/14 07:17 PM.
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69 RA III T/A Auto
69 Sprint vert 3speed ( sold to a new home)
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My car is a hard top, but who knows
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In the seventies and eighties they sold tabs that were supposed to restore your engine´s performance while you were driving. It was called Motaloy, so it doesn't match the letters GS that is on your tabs, but otherwise they look nearly the same, to my eyes. I googled Motaloy and found this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=811172
1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
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Maybe your bird developed "Gas Stones" instead of kidney stones
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