From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Fri Jul 18 2003 - 09:27:52 PDT
You're right, Jim. I forgot thAt #2 diesel is now mostly of
the low sulfur variety. Mea culpa! :)
Dick
James Shanks wrote:
>
> 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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