How long can a DP sit until problems Set-In?
I’ve read a number of messages talking about diesel coaches that sat around too long without use. This caused tires to suffer from dry rot, seal problems, fuel problems and all kinds of maladies from...
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Contrary to what most will post, a diesel engine can sit for years and crank right up with fresh batteries. This past month I cranked an excavator that has sat for five years on about two turns. Used it today to unload a heavy attachment that I'd had delivered. Back in the 70s I used diesel fuel that was 10 years old and I'm currently using diesel in my equipment that's five years old.
Now tires that have sat and not used regularly are not worth taking the chance that they might still be good. You can probably get $100 each from a farmer or logger for them as a blow out on a trailer is a inconvenience.
Now tires that have sat and not used regularly are not worth taking the chance that they might still be good. You can probably get $100 each from a farmer or logger for them as a blow out on a trailer is a inconvenience.
