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Re: Fuel Filter Clog

Reply #50 –
To get here to SW Florida from Tennessee I racked up another 800 miles on the FT, and all the primary fuel filter bowls are still clean.

I'm thinking now that my initial problem was asphaltene as Brett suggested, and the Penray took care of it.

Thanks again Brett!

Re: Fuel Filter Clog

Reply #51 –
Fueling from a station with above ground tanks is always riskier as the temp changes invites condensation with possible water in the fuel. Below ground tanks see very little temp change in comparison.

Biodiesel will absorb some water compared to petro diesel. Averages 6.5x and up to 20x as much water as diesel. It does it on a molecular level and is more difficult to remove. Possible damage is from filters to pitting pistons in extreme cases.

Check the see-through filter on the bottom of the primary filter after filling and while idling or better yet, at the next rest stop.

Pierce
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