[AT] Best way to prevent diesel gel

[Ralph Goff]

I'd absolutely agree Ernie. Diesel injection pumps are way too expensive to 
repair unnecessarily even on older tractors. I have never added anything 
other than products recommended by the manufacturer for diesel fuel systems.

Ralph in Sask.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ernie" <cchopper at centurytel.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'" 
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Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Best way to prevent diesel gel


> Hi Guys,
>
> I should probably shut up but this is a touchy subject with me.  I'm not
> going to give any advice besides remember what vintage your diesel
> injections system is from.  The injection system for some of our older
> tractors is a lot more forgiving than the newer systems of today's 
> engines.
> The tolerances of today's diesel systems will not allow some of the home
> remedies of yesteryear.  If you try yesteryear remedies on the 
> sophisticated
> systems of 2009, you might have a big ($)price to pay.  And of course you
> could be lucky. Personally, I would not be willing to try it.  I would use
> whatever the engine manufacture suggests, especially if in or close to 
> being
> within the warranty period.
>
> Merry Christmas !