[AT] Fuel Oil vs. Diesel Fuel

[Cecil Bearden]

Could the problem with the fuel in the tractor tank that originated this 
thread be that it had Biodiesel in the tank.?  I am told that Biodiesel is 
only good for about 6 months then it will not burn properly.

Cecil in oKla
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Cook" <rlcook at longlines.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Fuel Oil vs. Diesel Fuel


> Gene,
>     I have not been in the fuel business for years, and having said
> that, I have not seen any clear kero around here for some time.  I have
> that red crap in my lamps for when the electricity goes off.  All I can
> say is that it is pretty if you like red.
>     I would have to win the lotto to buy a paper airplane.:-) But if I
> do......am going to put out a contract on the SOB that makes us use ULS
> diesel.  That crap is ruining the engines that were not designed for it,
> which is most of the fleet yet.  My 3406C Cat does not like it unless I
> mix some sort of oil with it.
>     We have gotten ripped off big time with aviation gasoline.  100LL
> has never been approved for any engine I know of.  It is just used as
> that is all there is.  My Franklin in the Stinson was certified with
> unleaded aviation gasoline.  I have no idea where that stuff might be
> found.  An STC is supposed to be required to burn unleaded car gas.  I
> might have to include the FAA on the contract.
>     I doubt the diesel aircraft engines will work out in my time.  Too
> expensive.  May as well go turbine.  The diesels will burn much less
> fuel which would be a big plus.  My Franklin in the Stinson was
> certified with unleaded aviation gasoline.
>     I try to end the summer with 100LL in the tractors that won't be
> used all winter.  I also use it in my John Deere E hit & miss engines.
> Makes 'em smell different and pop loud.
>
> Ron Cook
> Salix, IA
>
> On 5/7/2011 12:10 PM, Gene Dotson wrote:
>>      Ron;
>>
>>      Yes, there are many differences in the lighter fuels, but didn't 
>> want to
>> go into them.
>>
>>      Kerosene is available here as the Amish use it in their lamps. Very
>> expensive to buy. It has to be clear with no dye to protect the lamo 
>> wicks.
>>
>>      Good friend works maintenance at Ohio University Airport and one of 
>> his
>> responsibilities is to sump the tanks. He has a Ford diesel truck and 
>> adds
>> jetA to his fuel and also runs his MM tractors on 100LL. He is very 
>> careful
>> to get a good, big sample each probe. Another of his responsibilities is 
>> the
>> careful disposal of the contaminated fuel to prevent any environmental
>> problems.
>>
>>      The new diesel powered piston airplanes run on straight jetA and 
>> they
>> have yet to deternine service limits for these engines, but some are
>> predicting 3,500 hours. When I hit the lottery, I am going to buy one of 
>> the
>> SMA powered Maule M9-230"s.
>>
>>                          Gene
>>
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