I have access to K-1 kero. Can it be burned in my 7.3 without any problems?

 

It can but it produced less BTU's as diesel, thus is has less power less economy, and at least around here it more expensive.

 

First it has lower BTU's than #2 diesel, so your mileage and power will suffer. Also straight kerosene does not have near enough lubrication. Don't run it unless you want to risk damage to your injectors.

 

My understanding is as John & Pocket has said. More so, the Lubricating properties, or the lack of. I wouldnt try it. I got into a conversation last night while waiting for the Fireworks to start, about just this. A guy I met last night said the same thing to me. I explained to him what I knew about running Kerosene in our trucks and he argued with me, in defense of running it and the advantages of running it cost ,BLAH BLAH BLAH.Not to mention he had had to much to drink also. So I said well let me know what happens. (BOOM ) Well premature wear/Injectors etc..Country

 

As little as 2% veg oil can make up for the lack of lubrication. 2 cycle oil is another option.

Don't let the tax man catch you with the K-1, as you haven't paid road taxes on the fuel.

 

ok, thanks guys, Ill pass on it

 

K1 is a good additive for cold temps as well. I plan to use it to cut my B100 when it gets below freezing. Would not run straight K1 for any long periods though.

 

So you can't pull up to the pump and put it in then can you? You would have to transfer it and run and additive like stanadyne purple to make up for the lack of lubricity I suspect. I thought that in cold climates #1 diesel waas basically kerosene. Am I wrong on this assumption?

 

I wonder how many ppl are using 2-cycle oil in their trucks fuel! My father-in-law has a lawn mower shop and he sends me home with this new type that not only is smokeless it covers the dilution ratios for all my equipment. 2 oz. to a gallon.