[AT] New F-12 Multifuel engine

[Steve W.]

Most of the F series were multi fuel capable. They would burn 
distillate, kerosene, and even diesel. You just had to watch the 
temperature when burning those as they burn hotter than gas when the 
engine is really working. My F-20 still has all the pieces on it and I 
do run it on kerosene every now and then. The only problem with the 
system is that you MUST remember to shut down the front tank and open 
the gas valve to burn off the fuel before you shut down. Unless you want 
to drain the carb and line to start up again.


Ralph Goff wrote:
> I wonder if this is what we used to refer to here as "distillate".? My Dad 
> used to burn distillate in his John Deere D when he first had it and it 
> worked well. Started on gas, switched to distillate when it warmed up 
> enough. Radiator shutters were necessary as I recall. In later years he 
> converted it to run on gasoline only which I believe involved a carburetor 
> and/or manifold switch.
> 
> Ralph in Sask.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mattias Kessén" <davidbrown950 at gmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 12:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] New F-12
> 
> 
>> it was very common here. On old Volvos and BM's. I've heard that
>> people even did it with cars. That must have taken some rebuilding.
>>
>> Mattias
>>>> Multifuel engines had a manifold heater that could be engaged when 
>>>> running
>>>> low cost fuels like Kerosene and diesel. You started it up on Gas from 
>>>> the
>>>> small tank and then when the temp was around 190 to 200 switched it over
>>>> to the low cost fuels.
>>>> I know that doesn't sound right but remember in the 30s and 40s these 
>>>> were
>>>> low cost fuels.
>>>> Jake
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Steve W.
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