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prairieschooner · 10-31-2012, 05:55 PM

What engine do you have? If it is a Detroit 8V92 then I suggest adding an algae treatment like Biobor and then changing the 1st Fuel Filter often for a few tanks of fuel.
Our '82 had sat for 7 years prior to us buying it. I did exactly what I am suggesting. I was changing the 1st filter after every 2-300 mile run. I would change the 2nd filter (the one on the engine) every 3rd or 4th time. These Detroit Diesels pump allot of fuel with a good portion returning to the tank so it actually will filter the tank on it's own but you may be surprised how much debris is filtered. Like suggested above you can simply poor some of the fuel out of the filter to check how much junk comes out and monitor it in that way. It may take a little movement to kill and dislodge the organism if present.

PS here is a link;
http://www.biobor.com/fuel-additives...home-index.php

10-31-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	What engine do you have? If it is a Detroit 8V92 then I suggest adding an algae treatment like Biobor and then changing the 1st Fuel Filter often for a few tanks of fuel. Our '82 had sat for 7 years prior to us buying it. I did exactly what I am suggesting. I was changing the 1st filter after every 2-300 mile run. I would change the 2nd filter (the one on the engine) every 3rd or 4th time. These Detroit Diesels pump allot of fuel with a good portion returning to the tank so it actually will filter the tank on it's own but you may be surprised how much debris is filtered. Like suggested above you can simply poor some of the fuel out of the filter to check how much junk comes out and monitor it in that way. It may take a little movement to kill and dislodge the organism if present. PS here is a link; http://www.biobor.com/fuel-additives...home-index.php __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]