Military Vehicles, December 1996,: Re: Dumb question? -Reply
Re: Dumb question? -Reply
David P. Dusenbury (dp@Interpath.com)
Mon, 02 Dec 1996 13:57:41 -0500
MAJ, Jim, Rice wrote:
>
> Fuels can be used interchangeably with no adjustments to the engine or
> fuel system. These are fine trucks !!! The motor may or may not have a
> turbocharger.
>
> This is true to a point. No changes or adjustments to the engine are
> required, but if running pure gasoline (MOGAS) you have to add a quart
> of 30W oil to a tank. YOU CANNOT USE AVIATION GRADE GASOLINE. It
> is too "DRY" and does not lubricate the fuel pump properly. As you said,
> Diesel is the preferred fuel.
>
> Jim Rice
The manual for our deuce says that best results are obtained, when
gasoline must be used, by mixing in 25% Diesel fuel to eliminate
knocking/rough running, and to help with lubrication.
I'll get the manual# and page ref if I'm out there the next couple of
days.
DP...