Loose Injector
Has any one heard of the Cummins 8.3 ISC having a loose injector causing combustion products to enter the return fuel going back to the main tank and causing the fuel to turn black, then clogging filt...
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wolfe10 wrote:hypoxia wrote:wolfe10 wrote:
Asphaltene
When Brett speaks, I listen. It does seem, however, that Brett needs to clarify??
Just "google" it. Plenty of information on it and Cummins/Fleetgard even has a conditioner specifically for it.
http://www.cumminspowerclub.com/news?userAction=displayNewsArticle&articleId=183
yes we have been running it.
read the last page Here. this explains the subject.
The last paragraph
Degradation of fuel from storage
Refer to the “Microbial Contamination of Diesel Fuel” section of this service bulletin.
Darkening of diesel fuel due to the mixing of lubricating oil or asphaltene formation does not indicate a manufacturing defect or other warrantable malfunction, and is a function of normal operation. Customers should continue using the equipment as is, unless the discoloration has resulted from fuel overheating, fuel contamination, or if fuel filter life is being reduced and causing operational difficulties with the equipment.
