From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Thu Jul 17 2003 - 23:23:48 PDT
HAHC:
1. Dieswel fuel itgself never goes badx, but some kinds of algae can
grow in it. When this happens, the fuel will turn black and the algae
will clog your fuel filters and maybe your injection pjump.
2. Ther are several kinds of conditioner. Stop by a truck place and
get some of the stuff that stops algae growth. Instructins will be on
the container.
3. They're basically the same, except thatg #2 home heating oil usually
has a higher parafin content and willo gell faster than #2 diesel fuel in
cold weather. he right fuel conditioner from a truck stop or truck
supply place will take care of this.
Skince you plan to use it in a generator, you can probably buy the fred
colored diesel for off-road use (contructiin macninery, farm macnbinery,
etc.), but you may need a special permit to buy it. Don't get caught
using it in a gruck on the road. The fine will make ytou wish you'd
gotten the permit.
Happy dieseling,
Dick
John Deere 1070
Case 580E
Dodge/Cummins diesel pickup.
HAHC wrote:
>
> Hi all, a few basic questions about diesel fuel: 1. Does it ever go bad?
> What if it would take years to go through a full tank? 2. What role does
> diesel fuel conditioner have? Only in cold weather? If so, how cold? How
> much to use? 3. Is #2 home heating oil exactly the same as #2 diesel? This
> is for a 15 KW generator, so legality is not a concern. Thanks to all and
> God bless! Gene
>
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