RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Weird Fuel Problem

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Tue Jan 15 2008 - 23:23:36 EST


Nope....many people have tried it either on this list or DTO and no one has
seen any significant gains. Best bet: Keep up on the maintenance, keep the
tires inflated properly, keep the alignment set properly, and replace the O2
sensors after 65-70K miles to keep things running smoothly.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Preston [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:11 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: Weird Fuel Problem

I've been watching too much CSI. :)

What about acetone in the tank? I realize this could
be a thread changer,but does it help with mileage?
I've been reading a lot about this. Like 2 oz. per 10
gallons is the apparent consensus.

Thanks!

Steve P.
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:

>
> Heheheheh....not quite what I meant but definitely
> makes it more
> interesting. :)
>
> Sugar, Sand, wood chips (yeah...wood chips), and
> diesel (that sucks in a gas
> engine). What ever happened to the good old days
> when we used to put pure
> Iodine in the tanks - doesn't hurt anything but
> blows out pink smoke while
> they're driving - hehehhehe.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Preston [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 7:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: Weird Fuel Problem
>
>
> You've found disgruntled boy/girlfriends in peoples'
> tanks? That's bizarre,Bernd. Any real decomposition
> to
> speak of? :)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve P.
> --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > No TSB for this as age is the culprit....replacing
> > the sending unit (or just
> > the lines if you feel lucky) is the fix.
> >
> > On the tank debris...you'd be surprised what we've
> > seen in the tanks around
> > here (dirty fuel, people leaving their caps off,
> > disgruntled
> > boy/girlfriends).
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Pindell, Tim P
> [mailto:TPindell@otterbein.edu]
> >
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:52 AM
> > To: dml@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Weird Fuel Problem
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Yup...the older trucks were known for cracking
> > fuel lines within the
> > > sending unit (either at the pump or right below
> > the regulator).
> > >
> > > However, with that age...i'd also pull the
> sending
> > unit and check the
> > > filter at the bottom (along with cleaning out
> the
> > tank of any debris).
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> >
> > Is there a TSB for this issue? If so, it should
> > have a list of parts to
> > replace, correct?
> >
> > I've never found any more than a thin film of dust
> > at the bottom of one of
> > these newer plastic tanks. The older steel tanks,
> > however, can truly be a
> > rusty mess.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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