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Old 16th Apr 2006, 07:35
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catseye
 
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Thumbs up Jet A in diesels.

Heavy lift


- what type of engine. An old lister/petter in a gen set, nissan or mazda indirect injection, massey ferguson ???????


The biodiesel people ( at least some) believe 10 % biodiesel into the jet A will provide adequate lubrication for the pump and injectors at least equivalent to diesel lubricity. Ends up smelling like a jet fuelled fish and chips shop.

Also believe ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) can also be substituted for the biodiesel lubrication but don't know ratio. Two stroke oil is also a suitable lubricant.


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