Re: [MV] Does Jet fuel harm Diesel Engines?

From: Dick (rertman@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Sat Apr 09 2005 - 13:39:05 PDT


Kevin:

Yes, some diesels will run on jet fuel (kerosene). However, kerosene has a
somewhat
lower viscosity than #2 diesel and may not atomize properly from the
injectors. You
can cure this by adding some engine oil or automatic trans fluid to the jet
fuel.

Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: <kstrain@earthlink.net>
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Sent: 08 April, 2005 20:17
Subject: [MV] Does Jet fuel harm Diesel Engines?

>I have spoken to several people, that claim that Jet Fuel may be used in
>NHC 250
> and other Diesel engines, such as Dodge Cummins Diesel without any harm to
> the
> engine or seals of the engine. Does any one have any input on this
> opinion?
> If they do, does any one have any verifibale data on the use of jet fuel
> in Diesel
> engines?
> Kevin Strain (415) 440-4044
> kstrain@earthlink.net
>
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