Yup, not unusual to see 2 different fuel tanks on an old tractor.Historically, there were farm tractors you would start on gasoline and then run it on diesel. Separate tanks.
But then during WWII, in Europe, there were trucks running on charcoal
Yup, not unusual to see 2 different fuel tanks on an old tractor.Historically, there were farm tractors you would start on gasoline and then run it on diesel. Separate tanks.
But then during WWII, in Europe, there were trucks running on charcoal
We`ve a Mazda with the 2.5L 170Kw gas(petrol) Skyactive engine. Yet to determine what the sky has to do with it.My Mazda with a 2.0 skyactive gasoline engine has a 14.0:1 compression ratio.
We`ve a Mazda with the 2.5L 170Kw gas(petrol) Skyactive engine. Yet to determine what the sky has to do with it.
Historically, there were farm tractors you would start on gasoline and then run it on diesel. Separate tanks.
But then during WWII, in Europe, there were trucks running on charcoal
The guy who did my excavation when I built in 2001 used a very old CAT bulldozer that started on gas, then switched to diesel.. The gas was used in a small gas engine attached directly to the diesel engine, got it turning over, then the diesel was turned on and it ran on diesel. The gas part was then turned off.
NO MIXING.
So the OP's scenario starts with "sprang a leak". 100 gal diesel lost. Lost to ocean, or lake or river.... Depending on where he is, he may well wish that his engines do blow up and take him out as well !!
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Oh wow you have no life. it's time to look at yourself in the mirror...not a pretty site.
The guy who did my excavation when I built in 2001 used a very old CAT bulldozer that started on gas, then switched to diesel.. The gas was used in a small gas engine attached directly to the diesel engine, got it turning over, then the diesel was turned on and it ran on diesel. The gas part was then turned off.
NO MIXING.
The guy who did my excavation when I built in 2001 used a very old CAT bulldozer that started on gas, then switched to diesel.. The gas was used in a small gas engine attached directly to the diesel engine, got it turning over, then the diesel was turned on and it ran on diesel. The gas part was then turned off.
NO MIXING.
What are the options if any on adding gas to diesel to make a few more miles. any percentage mix that are acceptable and or addling ATF or something like that to the mix.
Some old tractors started on gas then you switched over to diesel once warmed up. Same engine. Ran one of these when I was a kid.
https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-engines/tractor-talk-1941-farmall-md-diesel/
John
Keith, Just trivia, but the small gasoline gasoline engines used to start larger diesel engines are generally referred to as "Pony motors"! I'm just FULL of useless trivia . . .
Archoil AR6500. Before that AR6200. Available online at archoil.com, Amazon and ebay. Sometimes found at truck stops and diesel repair shops.
Detailed info at archoil.com
Older Cats like the D379 usually ran on #3 diesel. Especially in the 1960s. It was a selling point for Caterpillar. Although the #3 of those days was better than the #2 of today.
Thanks for the info. I ordered some today, will try it in the spring when we launch.
Thanks Dave, let us know if you see any difference. Maybe start a thread on additives? Do you use anything today? See my related post #83 here.
A small percentage of ATF will not impact most diesels. Not true for gasoline, though.
I wouldn't risk it. Modern diesel fuel has less Sulphur than when older engines
were designed so they are already getting less lubrication than before.
Everything depends on how much gas you add to the diesel.
Add 1 gal gas to 100 gal of diesel, I serious doubt anyone will notice.
I have not had or run our new boat long enough to even know what I am burning except that it is many many times more than our trawler did. So if I can get better fuel economy that would be wonderful. The additive cost $40 for 400 gallons and $75 for 800 gallons. I ordered the 400 size to start with and really didn’t shop around just ordered it on Amazon. Where we live I buy a lot from Amazon since the shipping is free. That can make up for a cheaper price elsewhere and have to pay shipping. It is at least an hour drive to a mid size city so the gas savings is good if I don’t have to have it today. And since we won’t launch til the middle of April at the earliest I guess I can wait for it.
Some old tractors started on gas then you switched over to diesel once warmed up. Same engine. Ran one of these when I was a kid.
https://www.dieselworldmag.com/diesel-engines/tractor-talk-1941-farmall-md-diesel/
John