Posted by Michael Soldan on June 12, 2009 at 04:50:46 from (24.235.46.24):
In Reply to: Re: Engine dying! posted by KEH on June 12, 2009 at 04:35:08:
That's my first impression as well.I have seen that transparent biomass in the fuel tank..it is bacteria that grow in water thus there is an issue with water in the fuel. Add some Methyl Hydrate and let it sit for a day. Add a quart of automatic transmission fluid to your fuel. When tractors don't get used a lot the fuel needs some doctoring. There are "Diesel Fuel Contioners" on the market that will remove moisture,lube the pump and clean the injectors . Our two diesels sit for long periods and so I use the conditioner along with ATP. In the winter time when we blow snow I put a quart of fresh oil in a five gallon pail, add methyl hydrate and fill with diesel, slush it around and dump it in the tank. This clears moisture, lubes the pump and gives more potential energy to the fuel. We haven't had a fuel problem since we started using fuel conditioner. The clear jelly like sludge is the problem in this system and its water/bacteria related..sound like to me
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