[Vwdiesel] Re:old Diesel question

[FJ40Jim at aol.com]

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In a message dated 12/8/2002, vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com writes:
> From: Shalyn Shourds <sshourds at flash.net>
> I mean literally the fuel this time.  I have a '65
> MB 190Dc that has been sitting for about 12 years.  Engine's still free,
> and I'm very optimistic about getting it to start, but I don't want to
> try and start it with a bunch of 12 year old Diesel fuel in it.  I don't
> know how much fuel's in it (no battery to run the fuel gauge yet), but
> any one have any ideas how to deal with several gallons of old nasty
> Diesel fuel?  I should be able to flush out the fuel system with the hand
> priming pump
> on the injection pump once I get the old out and the new in, but I gotta
> do something with all that old fuel.
>
> Any ideas?

Shalyn,
I have a similar problem now w/ a recent project that came to me.  Diesel
powered car that hasn't run for 7 years.  FWIW, I get rid of old/dirty diesel
fuel by mixing it in w/ used motor oil & 90wt. going to oil recycling.  I
figure that the old diesel fuel probably cuts the old 90wt. to the
consistency of modern 5W30.  sometimes I have to ration it out over a couple
of trips to recycling if I have several gallons of old fuel.  Also, in my
county there is a "recycling department" at the county waste management
office.  They have helped me dispose of old gasoline, pesticides, etc.,
safely & cheap.

Thanks,
Jim Chenoweth
Lancaster, Ohio, USA
'85 Volvo 745 TD
'89 F350 X-cab 7.3L IDI
"Diesel madness takes a heavy toll.  Please have exact change."