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farmallman

07-17-2004 17:05:48

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What is so different about kerosene than gas and can u still buy it today and where? I live in Canada

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49 Cubber!

07-18-2004 07:51:03

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Re: kerosene in reply to farmallman, 07-17-2004 17:05:48

Idont know how it is in Canada,but where im at in US,kerosene is about 20 cents more than gas,Goes down about 4 cent cheaper in summer,just run it on gas,itll be fine.

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07-17-2004 18:44:29

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Re: kerosene in reply to farmallman, 07-17-2004 17:05:48

kerosene v gas? Kerosene flash point: 100 degrees F minimum, autoignition: 410 degrees F. Gas less. Gasoline vapor at lower temperature explodes with spark, Kerosene needs 100 degrees at least to vapor/flash point/explode with spark/flame. Kerosene can be used diesel or turbine/jet engine relatively safe- is close to 1 diesel, gasoline NOT so safe substitute. Tractor fuel- use in multifuel/distillate engines when warmed. Canada- check BP stations. Might find in camping supply stores in cans for lanterns. What are you planning to use it for? RN

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farmallman

07-17-2004 18:54:51

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Re: Re: kerosene in reply to RN, 07-17-2004 18:44:29

I have a JD G than i should use it in.

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07-17-2004 19:09:19

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Re: Re: Re: kerosene in reply to farmallman, 07-17-2004 18:54:51

JD G- 1 fuel tank with 2 fill necks? small gas/ large Kerosene tank? Grandfathers prewar JD B had double filler/divided tank/2 fuel valves tank. Check archives for 'power kerosene' -Canadian poster noted it was 1/2 kerosene, 1/2 gasoline for farm use, no road tax, available BP at the time he was farming, try mix your own half and half for general use. Manuals should noted start on gas, warmup tractor,JD may have manifold heat lever-on, switch tank valves from gas to kero to run. check engine oil for fuel contamination. RN.

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farmallman

07-17-2004 19:15:40

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Re: Re: Re: Re: kerosene in reply to RN, 07-17-2004 19:09:19

Thanks. I was told to start it on gas and switch over to either deisal or kerosene. What does BP stand for?

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07-17-2004 20:01:16

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: kerosene in reply to farmallman, 07-17-2004 19:15:40

BP- British Petroleum. Maybe part of Shell group now. Friend of mine went to Canada few years back for vacation- said BP stations took his Master card. If you use diesel, suggest light #1 instead of heavy #2- spike it with about 20% gas, check for manifold heat valve in 'heat' position. Old JD B runs on mostly gasoline -about 1 gallon Kerosene + 1 cup 20wt nondetergent oil to 10 gallons gas. Kerosene available at a Texaco station with tank and pump, CO-OP station also available, could order 35 gallon barrels for delivery or pickup, this in Iowa. RN

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Van in AR

07-17-2004 19:51:16

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: kerosene in reply to farmallman, 07-17-2004 19:15:40

Back in the day kerosene or distillete were cheaper than gasoline and that is why tractors were designed to run on it. Today gas is cheaper than kerosene by a large margin. Tune it up and run it on gas in both tanks, you will be happier.
Van

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Rustygreen

07-17-2004 22:47:11

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: kerosene in reply to Van in AR, 07-17-2004 19:51:16

Put regular gas in small tank. Put a 50/50 mix of regular gas and diesel fuel in large tank.If you are going to work the tractor hard use a stronger mix of diesel,for playing around probably one gallon of diesel to a full tank of gas will give you all the lubrication that you will need.Make sure that engine is hot when running on fuel tank,use small tank to warm engine up,for start up and shut down only.These engines were designed to run around 200F. so keep it hot when running on diesel. Have Fun !!!

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