The Crew Cab Lives

[MTownsend]

Well, I'm almost done, My truck runs now, (I got to drive it around the block with no bed) and I've almost got it ready to be road worthy.

I Have never owned a diesel let alone drive one,,,,,,SO

Now Here is My Dumb question



What Do I put in it for fuel? (yeah I know Diesel) The gas stations around here sell #1 and #2 fuel? also I was thinking of additives what should I use the engine has not seen the road for 2 years!

 

[dpuckett]

Go for #2 when at all possible. #1 is for winter use, when gelling of #2 is a porblem. As this is summer, gelling wont be a problem. Pick your poison of cleaners and run the entire bottle through the tank, then a 2-3x dose for several tanks afterword. Or jus trun it and see what happens. Be sure you have an extra fuel filter in the glove box.



Daniel

 

[1stgen4evr]

"Be sure you have an extra fuel filter in the glove box. "





In an earlier post there was some discussion regarding when to change the fuel filter. Scheduled changes can be when ever you want but do as Daniel suggest and carry a spare. You NEVER know when you will get a trashy/watery fill up and have a clogged filter. Have the tools (and knowledge) to change it by the side of the road. Joe Average station won't have either and it can be a real life $aver to have the spare along. Those stations that have one will want twice what the parts store will charge.



Congratulations. Enjoy your truck.



James

 

[HRDROKN]

MT... . Way to go! It's good to see another Crew Cab hit the road Oo.

 

[MTownsend]

Thank you, I kinda figured it was #2 that I needed. I want to get some fresh fuel in this thing ( do you think it is ok to use the fuel in the sorage tank, alittle at each fill up to use it up? The Doner truck came with a 70 gallon tank/tool box in the bed



Thanks for the tip on the fuel filter I had planed on changing it, but didn't think about getting a spare.



for those of you who haven't seen my project http://www.tdr1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150284



I still have a lot I want to do, but she's about ready to see the road again Oo.

 

[bgilbert]

I want to get some fresh fuel in this thing ( do you think it is ok to use the fuel in the sorage tank, alittle at each fill up to use it up? The Doner truck came with a 70 gallon tank/tool box in the bed.

How old is the fuel in the storage tank? If it's old, I wouldn't use it. I'd use it to clean off the driveway, degrease engines or weed killer. You don't want to damage your injection pump. They are lubed by fuel only, I would only use fresh fuel with additive at each fill up.

 

[MTownsend]

How old is the fuel in the storage tank? If it's old, I wouldn't use it. I'd use it to clean off the driveway, degrease engines or weed killer. You don't want to damage your injection pump. They are lubed by fuel only, I would only use fresh fuel with additive at each fill up.

The fuel is at least 2 years old, that's how long the truck had been sitting. Yeah, I sure don't want to ruin the pump, it was replaced not long before the truck was parked.

 

[moparguy]

Drain out a bit of the old fuel into a glass jar. Let it settle for a day or so and if it looks good, (no water in the bottom and has the correct color) I'd run it. I would dose it with a bottle of additive, but again, if it looked OK, I'd have no problems using it.



On the other hand, if it smells bad and has a blackish color, them I'd find another use for it.



Good luck, RR