Posted by Dalet on March 19, 2013 at 21:30:41 from (184.94.141.146):
In Reply to: Old diesel fuel posted by big jt on March 19, 2013 at 21:25:49:
big jt said: (quoted from post at 23:25:49 03/19/13) 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.
jm2cw
jt
I disagree. Put batteries in it, and open the drain plug on the tank. If there is no water in the fuel, fire it up. It will probably start and run just like the day it was made.
Diesel will last more than 10 years in a tank. No worries.
This post was edited by Dalet at 21:32:18 03/19/13.
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