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'Issues to be aware of regarding Directory:Acetone as a Fuel Additive to fuel in the case of diesel engines as it pertains to water ramficiations'
(October 18, 2005 8:59 PM)
Sterling,
Before using Acetone in a Diesel engine, I would make sure
that you have a filter (water separator filter) that will
remove any emulsified water from the fuel before it enters the
fuel pump or goes to the injectors. I posted several other
messages last week on this and I stated that people with
diesels need to have a water separator. I have learned over
the last week that you can buy a non-standard water separator
filter that will remove emulsified water and regular water
from the fuel. It goes in place of your standard Primary Fuel
Filter. I would hope that they would have a filter for your
particular application. You can contact Fleetguard and they
should be able to help you get the proper number for the
replacement filter to remove emulsified water from the fuel.
http://www.fleetguard.com/fleet/en/customer_assistance/en_cac.jsp
I found that I didn't have to install a separate water
separator on my 1999 60 Series 12.7 L Detroit engine. All I
have to do in my case is use a different filter at my next
15,000 mile oil change interval. Instead of the standard
Primary fuel filter, I will now be using a FS-1212 Primary
water separator filter, the secondary filter remains the same.
I will be using Acetone fairly soon, but I have some other
testing to complete first before adding the Acetone. I will
post my results when I get them, after completing my current
fuel mileage tests on my current changes. Currently I'm at 500
hp carrying 42,000 pounds (77,000 pounds gross) pushing a flat
nosed 65+ foot brick down the road, I'm getting as much as 8.2
mpg assuming I'm trying, while everyone else around me is
getting 4.6-5.7 mpg, no matter how hard they try. 3300 miles a
week at 8.2 mpg instead of 5.7 mpg at $3.20 a gallon is saving
me a minimum of $564 per week. Every tenth of a mpg is more
money in my pocket. I can't wait to see what Acetone can do
for me and my wallet!
I hope this helps.
Article:Water Carrying Properties of Alcohol Compared to Acetone
David Leon Brumbeloe, Jr.
dbrumbeloejr@triad.rr.com
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