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You mean aircraft hydraulics, tractor hydraulics, or what? Hydrualic fluids are not created equal. Synthetic hydraulic fluid typically found in the aircraft industry is fire resistant, so it probably wouldn't make a very good fuel.
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His: 01 F-250 Lariat, 7.3, ZF-6, NV271. A few mods
Hers: 06 Freestar SEL 4.2l
79 Bronco Ranger XLT.. used be the driver, now waiting to become the project.
96 Grand Marquis LS... 25 mpg commuter
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red 04 F250 build date 04/04 6.0 PSD ,auto,cc, xlt ,sb, moon roof, 4X4, off road pkg, sports pkg., tow pkg,camper pkg,FX4, electric shift on fly
93 f350 7.3 , 5 speed manual, ext cab, long box 240K+ miles
1967 C700 farm truck
30 ft travel trailer
Vietnam Vet/ OS1 USN/USNR retired 26 years
B5 soydiesel user
Sirius radio
I run used ATF and hydraulic oil, ISO 32 and 46 regularily. I have probably 30,000 mile on the stuff. I service air compressors for a living and collect large amounts of these oils. The only modification I've done is to install a filter prior to the fuel pump . I also use only my front tank for hydraulic oil..
I have no drivability issues, smoke or other difficulties. I also have 190,000 miles on the odo.
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2002 F350 7.3 Ltr. 6sp.DRW 270K miles, 13' service body
1952 F1 flathead Project Truck
2008 Lincoln MKX
Just wondering, have you ever been stopped by the DOT for a fuel check? ATF is red as is off road diesel, I'll bet you would have to do a LOT of fast talking to keep from getting a ticket for illegal fuel with red ATF tinted fuel.
Just wondering, have you ever been stopped by the DOT for a fuel check? ATF is red as is off road diesel, I'll bet you would have to do a LOT of fast talking to keep from getting a ticket for illegal fuel with red ATF tinted fuel.
If DOT did a fuel check you could still be trouble because you haven't bled any tax money for the fuel you are using on their magnificent road system.
Sorry, just hate taxes...
I've been thinking of finding one of the old military multifuel engines (like the 3 cyl. Detroits used in the old Gama Goats) and putting it in a small truck chassis. Those things were designed to burn anything flammable, as long as it had some lubrication quality. Engine oil, gas (with some oil added), fryer oil, hydraulic oil, brake fluid, didn't matter. It'd burn it.
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