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Robert H. (Ultimarv)
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Username: Ultimarv
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 83.208.52.10
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 10:03 am: | |
Any more information out there on the use of ULSD in Detroit two-strokes since 2006? On another board there was concern with Cummings having some leak problems.
I spoke with my Detroit shop and they said no concern to use this fuel. Anyone use an additive or think it necessary?
Just checking for updates or experiences since the few posts last year.
Robert
'92 Concept
Silver DD 8V92TA
HT-747
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niles steckbauer (Niles500)
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Post Number: 710
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 5:29 pm: | |
No need to use ULSD in the lower 48 (except Cali) unless you fuel at a place that only has one tank and must carry ULSD - LSD will be here until at least Dec 2010 - HTH |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Post Number: 457
Registered: 10-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 7:46 pm: | |
A lot of locals in Penna only have ulsd because they don't want to invest in addntl. tank to be able carry both. |
steve gaines (Kysteve)
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Registered: 12-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 9:21 pm: | |
Just outa curiosity what is "ULSD". Im new to the diesel world and just plain dont know what you guys are talking about.
Thanks Steve |
Ken Turner (Pipesusmc)
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Post Number: 65
Registered: 9-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 10:18 pm: | |
A good writeup on ULSD
http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024643 |
Robert H. (Ultimarv)
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Username: Ultimarv
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 9:20 am: | |
I ask about actual experience since we are shipping our '92 Concept to Europe in the next few weeks and they use an abundance of Euro-4, ultra low sulfur diesel (USLD), over there.
Recently there have been some comments by Cummings mechanics who are seeing fuel seal leakage and suspect it has to do with the ULSD.
Some additives are available and I am not sure which ones are worthy and which ones are "snake oil".
Reputable Detroit techs have said there is no problem, but the Cummings techs also have said the same thing in the past. Only busnuts could probably give a clue to any real world experience.
Anyone seeing leakage they suspect may be caused by ULSD?
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captain ron (Captain_ron)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 12:49 pm: | |
Steve ULSD = Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel |
norcal kyle (Kylexisxrad)
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Post Number: 127
Registered: 12-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 3:19 pm: | |
I have lots of experience. I live in northern CA and all we have here is ULSD. the Chevron that I habitually use for fueling(because its about 20mi closer than the flying J) only has ulsd. I've been putting it in my green 1980 6v92TA for almost a year straight(aside from my trip to seattle in oct., where I used an abundance of OR and WA diesel for about a week), and have noticed no problems. no leaks, no smoke, no difference in power. FWIW.....
kyle in norcal
1980 Eagle 10 #30223 |
niles steckbauer (Niles500)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 3:47 pm: | |
Robert on another (not to hijack this one) thread I wish you'd further discuss this Europe trip with your coach - thanks |
Robert H. (Ultimarv)
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Registered: 2-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 4:53 pm: | |
I checked with two friends running marine applications of the 8v92TA in Europe and they don't seem to have any problems, as of yet. So we hope also not.
Niles: I'll start a topic, although I am not so sure how much info we can provide at present. We'll keep posting as we go along though. |