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> I actually start the engine and run it with the diesel fuel in it for about > 15 or 20 seconds, this gets all the sludge, carbon etc out of the entire lubrication > system. I don't want to start an argument here, but I would recommend that you do your own research to verify this is a good idea before doing it. I have a lot of experience with Diesel engines. Diesel fuel has a property called "lubricity" which has been significantly reduced in the past decade. This has lead to lots of problems with wear in injection pumps which were *designed* to be lubricated by fuel. Bottom line, Diesel fuel is a lousy lubricant and has a very low viscosity to boot. Most engines can actually be run for quite some time with no oil pressure without damage. (This is how the Slick 50 demos go). The reason is that there is a film of oil left that holds up a long time and is adequate for "no load" conditions. (You don't see them load that Slick 50 demo engine down to 75% power, do you?) Pumping Diesel through the lubrication system will flush that film away, leaving you with next to nothing for lubrication. (JMO) John __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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