JP-8 in MEP 003A

[helomedic1171]

found a can in my shed with a gallon or so sloshing around in it, and got to thinking....

The search I did on the site brought me a post where someone said JP-8 is good for cleaning out a gooped up fuel system. is this true? thinking about running it through my genset when i clean out the fuel system and prime it with the fresh deisel. thoughts?

 

[Keith_J]

It is no better at cleaning than fresh diesel. Yes, it burns fine in most diesel engines but it can be less lubricating than diesel so limit the time a diesel runs on it. Diesels have much higher injection pressures so lubricity properties are part of the specification for diesel.

 

[emmado22]

JP-8 is a great fuel, and works wonders for cleaning the system. Add some lube in it and run it. It will clean out your system well.

 

[helomedic1171]

I saw someone mention the fuel lube stuff, I assume I look for that at an Auto Parts store, or would Wal-Mart have it?

 

[Triple Jim]

I found a couple interesting articles about diesel fuel additives. I was particularly interested in 2-stroke engine oil working as well as it does, since I keep plenty of that around.

4th post in this thread: Fuel Conditioner - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Also: Fuel Additive Test - Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel - Diesel Power Magazine