Montanabackroads
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Hi folks,
First time posting as I am new to the 5-ton space, but I wanted to start off by saying thank you to everyone who posts on here. In my short ownership, I have already solved a number of problems much more easily by the insight provided by everyone.
Short back story: I purchased an M812 from a seller in Colorado that claimed it was 'well taken care of'. I had decided to fly down from Montana, make the purchase, and drive it back to Montana knowing it would take a couple of days. Well, after about 12 hours in the truck and all of about 80 miles, I called a lowboy and it became a trailer princess for a day.
I started working on doing the normal maintenance last week, oil change, greasing, checking for leaks, etc and got to changing the fuel filter. I think I figured out why it was such a 'dog' trying to drive back. Don't get me wrong, I know it will never be cruising up a mountain pass at 60 MPH, but 4 percent grades were first and second gear at 5 - 10 MPH max.
Anyone have any idea what could have caused this to happen to the fuel filter? I consider myself a skilled gas engine mechanic but I have not spent much time on diesels other than normal maintenance on farm tractors, dozers, etc. Other than age as 'well maintained' doesn't seem accurate, maybe water in the fuel that caused the outer layer to turn to mush?
First time posting as I am new to the 5-ton space, but I wanted to start off by saying thank you to everyone who posts on here. In my short ownership, I have already solved a number of problems much more easily by the insight provided by everyone.
Short back story: I purchased an M812 from a seller in Colorado that claimed it was 'well taken care of'. I had decided to fly down from Montana, make the purchase, and drive it back to Montana knowing it would take a couple of days. Well, after about 12 hours in the truck and all of about 80 miles, I called a lowboy and it became a trailer princess for a day.
I started working on doing the normal maintenance last week, oil change, greasing, checking for leaks, etc and got to changing the fuel filter. I think I figured out why it was such a 'dog' trying to drive back. Don't get me wrong, I know it will never be cruising up a mountain pass at 60 MPH, but 4 percent grades were first and second gear at 5 - 10 MPH max.
Anyone have any idea what could have caused this to happen to the fuel filter? I consider myself a skilled gas engine mechanic but I have not spent much time on diesels other than normal maintenance on farm tractors, dozers, etc. Other than age as 'well maintained' doesn't seem accurate, maybe water in the fuel that caused the outer layer to turn to mush?
