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Old 03-08-2007, 05:05 PM   #1
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ULSD fuel and older Diesel engines?

I read recently that pre-1990 Diesel engines can have serious seal problems with the new ultra-low-sulfur-diesel fuel - seals get stiff and don't seal anymore. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Or found a workaround?
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:49 PM   #2
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I read recently that pre-1990 Diesel engines can have serious seal problems with the new ultra-low-sulfur-diesel fuel - seals get stiff and don't seal anymore. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Or found a workaround?
Jamie
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Jamie,
I am not a mechanic and have no clue, but I have a older (1996) diesel and am not taking chances. I use the Standyne Diesel Fuel conditioner religiously! I also try and run bio-diesel when I can find it. I was getting B-80 around here a while back but my source dried up

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Old 03-08-2007, 05:52 PM   #3
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additive..

Check out this link. You can buy the additives at <www.amazon.com>
Fuel additive specials, Blue Ridge Diesel Injection, distributor of diesel, natural gas engines and power units for industrial, agricultural, mining, marine, power generation, diesel fuel injection repair, engine service.*
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