frozen
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From: Spanaway
link didn't work for me
but, I'm happy with a propane weed burner with a 30 pnd tank and lots of chimney pipe
with a tent set up and stove with coffee pot going if necessary
here's an idea- military frame tent with two wood stoves.. drive truck in to one end, set up hunting camp in the other
Chris
but, I'm happy with a propane weed burner with a 30 pnd tank and lots of chimney pipe
with a tent set up and stove with coffee pot going if necessary
here's an idea- military frame tent with two wood stoves.. drive truck in to one end, set up hunting camp in the other
Chris
Military Tent Heaters - ArmyProperty.com
An old army tent heater would do a big job heating that ti a livable
temp.
Check this page about 1/3 of the way down EMERGENCY AND SURVIVAL ITEMS | Murphy's Surplus
Here is some tent heater info
http://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Reso...nalw-links.pdf
Youtube tent heater
Sean
Laughing Gas
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From: Baldwin, ND
Since it's running, I would just drive over and use a few gallons of #1 just as insurance. I would recommend Howe's since I have never had gelling using that while up in the cold northland....down to -40F.
Good Luck.
Thd
Good Luck.
Thd
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From: Pa
I run the White Diesel Kleen through the winter, and even some 911, I still gelled. My filter's weren't that old. (I don't know exact mileage, but I'm thinking 5,000.)
More Turbo
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An important note on this subject is that any additive (excluding 911 and other emergency products) needs to be added to fuel above 30f for it to be effective.
Most fuel is stored underground so this shouldn't be an issue as long as the additive is mixed at the time of fueling, avoid stations with above ground storage tanks during cold snaps as your additive won't protect your fuel.
Once you get your truck running let it idle and the return fuel should warm the filters enough to clear them out. You have to be careful not to put too much load on the engine as low fuel pressure will starve the injectors.
Most fuel is stored underground so this shouldn't be an issue as long as the additive is mixed at the time of fueling, avoid stations with above ground storage tanks during cold snaps as your additive won't protect your fuel.
Once you get your truck running let it idle and the return fuel should warm the filters enough to clear them out. You have to be careful not to put too much load on the engine as low fuel pressure will starve the injectors.
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From: North Pole
I mix a double dose (estimated) when I fuel up-
I haven't had any gell up 's yet (Knock on ice)
I have to believe that the lower 48 folks just don't have regular temps in hte negative digets...
fuel stations don't have "winter" fuel
and if you get her running- the return fuel would heat the #2 to above gelling temps...
bio fuel I believe is a lot different.. higher gel temps- and a longer ungel curve.. just like cooking with lard
the pink color is properly the 911
so no worry there..
anyway for you to warm up the entire front edn of the truck???
tarp and bullit heater?/
packing blankets?
remove top filter- add either 911 or ungelled fuel- reinstall-
Then get it started and let idle till smooth, drive to a fuel station and add #1 to keep it from happening again.
good luck,
Chris
I haven't had any gell up 's yet (Knock on ice)
I have to believe that the lower 48 folks just don't have regular temps in hte negative digets...
fuel stations don't have "winter" fuel
and if you get her running- the return fuel would heat the #2 to above gelling temps...
bio fuel I believe is a lot different.. higher gel temps- and a longer ungel curve.. just like cooking with lard
the pink color is properly the 911
so no worry there..
anyway for you to warm up the entire front edn of the truck???
tarp and bullit heater?/
packing blankets?
remove top filter- add either 911 or ungelled fuel- reinstall-
Then get it started and let idle till smooth, drive to a fuel station and add #1 to keep it from happening again.
good luck,
Chris
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-17 degrees here in northern Il this morning. My 05 f- 250 started right up this morning, but soon shut down. Im assuming fuel is gelled. I added the deisel 911 and waited about 20 min. Again she started up, but quickly shut down. What else can I do? I dont have access to a heated garage to try and let her thaw.
The 911 in the red bottle works, but 20 minutes wasn't near long enough at those temperatures. Usually four hours or more works best. I've had to use it twice in the mornings - poor a bottle in and go to work. Come back at noon or after work and things should be thawed out. The fuel had frozen between the tank and the secondary fuel filter. I could pour fuel into the secondary filter, the truck would start each time and then die in 30 seconds and the secondary would be empty again.
Bill
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Yes, it is a little warmer now...... I "found" this forum again a few days ago and I'm trying to read all (or most) of the posts. I'm up to page 230, only 10,000 to go.
Bill
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