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Mar 10, 2010 | 05:14 PM

starmilt

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Thoughts on fuel

I have no proof but have heard that we need to advance our timing a degree or two to match the newer ulsd fuel. Anybody have any thoughts or proof of this.

Mar 10, 2010 | 06:03 PM

Hamberger

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Timing

The timing on my 91 F350 non-turbo truck is still about a degree and a half advanced from when I set it up for 40% Biodiesel. Have not run 40% Biodiesel in over 2 years and have not noticed a difference with straight ULSD.

All diesel in the Province of British Columbia now has 3-5% biodiesel in it as it became a leagal requirement on January 1st, 2010.

I really have not noticed any difference with the timing advanced on either fuel consumption or performance.

Performance changes due to the 5% Biodiesel addition are also not noticable.

Seb....

Mar 10, 2010 | 06:13 PM

drewdole

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all i ve heard here in fla. is that ulsd it sucks and add power service or stanadyne or lucas 90 f350 7.3 c6 , 93 f250 e40d 4x4 7.3. stock 382.000 mainly hiway miles

Mar 10, 2010 | 06:16 PM