Brrr, gelled bio.
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Everything I'm reading indicates to me that the gelling doesn't present a problem until it hits the filter. Is that correct? It doesn't cause problems in the lines or selector valve or even the lift pump - just the filter?
If that is the case, maybe it would help to try hooking one of these up just ahead of your filter......
http://smallglowplugheater.blogspot.com/2005/12/small-glow-plug-heater.html
It is meant for heating WVO, but I don't see why it wouldn't work just as well for bio-blends. With the right thermostat you could set it to come on only when the fuel temp is < 50 degrees maybe.
What do you all think of this idea?
If that is the case, maybe it would help to try hooking one of these up just ahead of your filter......
http://smallglowplugheater.blogspot.com/2005/12/small-glow-plug-heater.html
It is meant for heating WVO, but I don't see why it wouldn't work just as well for bio-blends. With the right thermostat you could set it to come on only when the fuel temp is < 50 degrees maybe.
What do you all think of this idea?
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To all who replied: I believe firesoutmatt was correct in that I got ahold of some bad fuel. We just got though a few days of weather that was colder than it was when I was having problems with my fuel gelling up. I had about a 25% blend of my own bio fuel in the tank (which is a considerable amount more than I had in the tank last time). I had no gelling problems. One day the temp in the morning was -5. Truck ran perfect. Had white bottle PS in the tank mixed according to label, same as last time. I don't remember where I bought fuel at when I encountered my problems, but from now on I know where I will buy it.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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Glad to see it worked out for you. It's been down to 10 degrees and lows were around -2 degrees. I'm still amazed my truck starts fine and runs great no matter how cold it gets around here. Heck I'm not sure there is a cord on my block heater havn't seen it yet.
Bad fuel will make the best truck a nightmare be very carefull where you buy fuel .
Bad fuel will make the best truck a nightmare be very carefull where you buy fuel .
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