855 engine

[BenRoberts]

just wondering if the 855 is a clean or dirty burning engine. common to have a good puff of smoke off the line or am i in need of some valve adjustments? runs fine just seems dirty compared to my 5.9 cummins diesel. I was also thinking the lack of a turbo would make it a bit smokey as well.

 

[papabear]

A good healthy puff of BLACK smoke is normal in my experience...especially when loaded.

 

[dilligaf13]

The 855 is a dirty pig but will run till heck freezes over, if you maintain it.

 

[BenRoberts]

it does still have some of the old fuel in it from when i bought it. it is deluted with new diesel so i do think running new fuel in it will help

 

[papabear]

it does still have some of the old fuel in it from when i bought it. it is deluted with new diesel so i do think running new fuel in it will help

Yep, I'm sure it will and I would run some Sea Foam (maybe a quart bottle) in the tank to help clean things...but get some new filters on standby first.

 

[73m819]

Also dump a gal. of 2 stroke in the fuel every other tank, your ip WILL love for the TLC.

 

[4x4 Forever]

855s are dirty pigs but as stated before will run until heck freezes over if maintained. And the 2 cycle oil from Wally World works wonders.

 

[BenRoberts]

Also dump a gal. of 2 stroke in the fuel every other tank, your ip WILL love for the TLC.

I thought about doing that since we are blessed with the ULS Diesel.

 

[sed6]

Also dump a gal. of 2 stroke in the fuel every other tank, your ip WILL love for the TLC.

Is this a suitable substitution for the diesel addetives that cost way more $$?

 

[4x4 Forever]

Is this a suitable substitution for the diesel addetives that cost way more $$?

Yes. The two stroke oil is in the top of the list of 'additives' that actually work. Now, if you wanna spend a whole lot more money...

 

[Floridianson]

I drift the other way and the small increase of the price for something from NAPA the is a good lube plus cetane increaser is in every tank of mine. My GMC 3500 Duramax does not move without this.http://stanadyneadditives.com/