Gelled up

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by JoeBear, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. Tipher

    Tipher Bobtail Member

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    Just be careful cause you can over treat as well. Causing the same issues as if you didn't treat at all.
     
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  3. JoeBear

    JoeBear Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the responses going to get this trucking figured out one day in few decades. Lol. Haven't gelled up since getting filters R2 and I bought the better treatment then the one my companies give out I think its working much better.
     
  4. Mack427

    Mack427 Medium Load Member

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    fresh fuel filters and fuel heater water seperator are worth there weight in gold in cold temps. bio blends should be backed down enough by now that its not a issue, b99 will work fine as long as you can keep it 50 degrees 24/7
     
  5. seabring

    seabring Road Train Member

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    One time my fuel froze up in Regina Canada, engine started but ran like ####e, I got it around to the fuel pumps threw in a bunch of Howes and topped off my tanks with warm fuel from the pumps, got me enough hot fuel into the tanks to clear it up. Something to keep in mind if the engine starts but runs like crap, if your close enough to get to the pumps then bang in some anti gel and hot pump fuel and just might solve your problem.
     
    Heavyd Thanks this.
  6. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    one trick I do is slip a toboggan(wool head cover) and a plastic bag over the filter that hangs on the frame then slip a zip tie around it. keeps what warmth that is in your fuel from dissipating and the wind off of it when going down the road. a 32 micron filter helps also.
     
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  7. magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    Diesel 911 or methyl hydrate will get you running again .. I always carry a gallon on methyl hydrate in winter to unthaw a frozen airline or dump a bit in fuel tanks if I notice ice crystals or its brutally cold out .. I know mechanics don't recommend using it but sometimes it's the only way to fix a problem short of a tow. It's supposed to be hard on air valves but haven't had a issue yet
     
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