Diesel in winter

[wheelbuilder]

I read a study on the lubricity of different additives and after watching project farm's video I'd like to try something different than the Power Service products. I haven't had a problem, but I like what I saw and read of the Stanadyne. It's not something I've found, but maybe I'll order some. Power Service is available everywhere around me, along with the Howe's.

 

[fruitcakesa]

With cold and maybe snow coming, I need to get some.
I do have a bottle of 911 on the shelf.

 

[Ford850]

The lubricity test was done with full strength additives. I wonder if the test results would vary if done with proper dosed diesel, since sometimes the additives are made to react with the fuel.

 

[nyone]

I dont really see the addition of diesel to the additaves making the libricity tests much better than streight diesel. It would be interesting to see though.

So many good things to test on this subject. Im hoping project farm channel is reading.

 

[CobyRupert]

A hairdryer can be a good tool, in addition to, or absence of, red bottle 911.

 

[jbrumberg]

A hairdryer can be a good tool, in addition to, or absence of, red bottle 911.

And enough length of power cords to reach the tractor or utilizing a portable generator.

Wifey was not happy when I burnt out her hairdryer.

 

[PJohnson]

Related question:
I started my MF GC 2310 yesterday and she was blowing heavy black smoke. My son told me it was because the fuel gelled. I let her run and then filled it with fresh fuel with the additive. It ran for several hours yesterday and today and at high rpm痴 the black smoke continued.

My thought is replace the fuel filter and then fresh fuel. Am I on the right track?

 

[LouNY]

If it is moving and usable to be getting heavy black smoke it's getting plenty of fuel.
I'd check the air filter and associated ducts for restrictions,
is the temperature coming up to the normal range?

 

[DEWFPO]

Is the black smoke constant? Heavy? No load at idle? How's the power feel? Normal?

Black smoke typically means an overly rich fuel to air ratio for a particular rpm. The correct air to fuel ratio for any particular rpm produces little to no visible black smoke. If you had electronically controlled injectors I would say check for a leaky injector but I believe your injection is mechanical.

Start with simple things first. It sounds like your getting plenty of fuel. As LouNY said, check for an airway blockage.

DEWFPO

 

[PJohnson]

If it is moving and usable to be getting heavy black smoke it's getting plenty of fuel.
I'd check the air filter and associated ducts for restrictions,
is the temperature coming up to the normal range?

Will do. It is moveable. The power is weak at the high RPMs. Critters love to nest in my equipment so I will check out the filter and ducts. The temp seems normal. The heaviest of smoke is at the high RPMs and it is HEAVY!