Posted by big jt on March 19, 2013 at 21:25:49 from (206.72.54.246):
In Reply to: Old diesel fuel posted by tedregentin on March 19, 2013 at 21:04:13:
My suggestion is if in doubt drain it and refill. Gas and Diesel do have a shelf life. I know Gas is about 6 months and Diesel is similar.
With Gas I would chance it if the smell was not too far off. With diesel I wouldn't even think about it. Cost to rebuild carb is $30 plus labor and they aren't that difficult to do. Repairing diesel fuel systems run $500 to $1000 and really need to be done by a diesel shop.
If it were me I would drain the fuel and change the filters and with a bit of luck you should be good to go. Not gonna start right off but should run.
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