I just purchased my first deuce (m35a2), so I'm fresh and new to all of this. Basically, I'm wondering what would be the most cost effective fuel to use since diesel prices are so high right now. I was reading and trying to understand the process of creating biodiesel, but unfortunately it appears to be a complex and expensive task in itself. Is there anything I can just dump in the tank (that will still be cheaper than diesel and easily acquirable) without spending truckloads of money on filtering equipment and chemicals?
Spend 200to bucks on a good filtering system and get WMO. first tank of fuel pays for the filtering system. Can be a pain, but its oh so worth it. Also, pretty much if it burns it goes in the tank.
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There are lots of threads on this site that go into this. Start in Alternative Fuels forum and do some reading. I am just getting ready to run my first WMO. I can't speak for anyone else, but my plan is to start out running a 50/50 mix of WMO and diesel. Two things to keep paramount. The first is clean fuel. I am filtering my WMO to 1 micron and using a water filter. Start with clean oil! Don't take anybodies mix of gear oil, water, antifreeze and glop!!! Then think about temperatures. If you are driving in North Dakota in the winter, you are going to have to heat your fuel. Also think about what happens when the tax police stick your tank. They want their road tax on every gallon that hits the road. Usually you pay you road tax at the gas station, it's included in the price at the pump. Most states have a method of self reporting the use of untaxed fuel. It will keep you out of a world of hurt to keep track of and pay the few cents per gallon of state and federal tax. The penalties are harsh. Good luck and keep the SS's up to date on your OD journey. Feedback makes this site work.
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As long as it IS a M35A2 like you say, than yes it will run on just about anything that burns. I guess it might be a little easier to list what they WON'T run on. Anyway I happen to be a cheap a$$ and I only filter to 5 micron(some times 10) this is just me and what I don't mind doing.....the stuff at the pump is only 10 micron. I have upgraded the filters on my truck and I do carry extra filters at ALL times for it...so if I have to change a filter it is no biggie. I also know where my oil comes from....so NO JUNK. You will find a wealth of info on different rig ups, mine is a simple Napa filter base with a fuel filter(same base I upgraded the primary on the truck to)
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I agree Eagle that 1 micron is overkill. I just use that because I wanted to use the Cot filter, because it has a heated head which evaporates water. They only offer that filter with 1 micron elements. I am sure that a 5 or 10 micron filter is fine.
I just want to emphasis that using cheap fuel is fine, if you make sure it is filtered and free of water. If you have to replace the IP, that fuel doesn't look free anymore! Water will blow the end right off of injectors and dirt or grit will wear out a an injection pump and injectors in short order. Ash and contaminants in used lubes can deposit sludge in the injection lines. Throw a little ATF in the tank and it will loosen up all that sludge, then you do have a mess. Anyhow, you have to love these multi fuel engines!
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USS Agile, AMc-111 Aleutian Islands
USS Bridge, AF-1, S. Pacific - Okinawa Battle Star
Charles A. Metcalf Jr. 1922-2011, S1c U.S.N. W.W.II
USS Salt Lake City, CA25, S. Pacific &
Battle of Komandorski Islands
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U.S. Army Transport Corp Towing Vessels
S. Pacific Theater
You earned the thanks of a grateful nation!
'53 M38A1 "Devil Dog"
'53 M37 "The Moose"
'74 M35A2"K" "The Grizz"
M101A2 trailer
M105A2 trailer
'09 Jeep Liberty
'07 Ram quadcab 4X4
2000 H-D SE Road Glide
My Hydraulic head just went bad, I'm assuming to my random fuel uses. 1700 gallons of Freeish and questionable fuel vs. 350dollar part. Still came out way ahead.
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I may catch some heat for saying this but pump deisel fuel seems to work pretty good for me, NO complicated filtering, NO centerfuge conglomeration, NO plugged filters and its always ready for me when I need it, and last but not least NO fines for not paying road tax on my fuel, I dont run the Dueces enough to ever pay for all the filtering and messing around and I dont have the time to keep replacing filters when I find out mu latest concotion does not work!
KK
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Charles A. Metcalf Jr. 1922-2011, S1c U.S.N. W.W.II
USS Salt Lake City, CA25, S. Pacific &
Battle of Komandorski Islands
C.K. Hathaway 1925-2010, Engineer, W.W.II
U.S. Army Transport Corp Towing Vessels
S. Pacific Theater
You earned the thanks of a grateful nation!
'53 M38A1 "Devil Dog"
'53 M37 "The Moose"
'74 M35A2"K" "The Grizz"
M101A2 trailer
M105A2 trailer
'09 Jeep Liberty
'07 Ram quadcab 4X4
2000 H-D SE Road Glide
M35A2, What fuel to use?
. Anyway I happen to be a cheap a$$ and I only filter to 5 micron(some times 10) this is just me and what I don't mind doing.....the stuff at the pump is only 10 micron. I have upgraded the filters on my truck and I do carry extra filters at ALL times for it...so if I have to change a filter it is no biggie. I also know where my oil comes from....so NO JUNK. You will find a wealth of info on different rig ups, mine is a simple Napa filter base with a fuel filter(same base I upgraded the primary on the truck to)
