From: James Shanks (n1vbn@bit-net.com)
Date: Fri Jul 18 2003 - 02:45:54 PDT
I have to make one little correction
At 11:23 PM 7/17/2003 -0700, rertman@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>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,
Number 2 highway fuel is low sulphur whereas home heating fuel is dyed red
and is high sulphur and not allowed for highway use anymore unless your a
farmer.
> 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 fines can go as high as $2500.00 for using off road fuel on the
>highway but red fuel is expected in a generator and if I were you rtun the
>generator for a least 45 mins once a week to keep battery charged and
>prevent or minmize algae growth in the fuel tank.
> The fine will make ytou wish you'd
>gotten the permit.
>
>Happy dieseling,
>
>Dick
>John Deere 1070
>Case 580E
>Dodge/Cummins diesel pickup.
>
>
>
>Jim
James Shanks
n1vbn@bit-net.com
1998 IMZ 8.103
1984 H-D FLHT-C
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