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Old 11-26-2007, 09:57 PM   #1
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I got the dreaded fungus. Does anybody know what is the best type of fungiside and where to get it. :(
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Old 11-26-2007, 10:22 PM   #2
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I don't have a brand name for the fungicide, but I have seen it in most truck stops. You are probably aware to put in a supply of spare fuel filters because some report rapid clogging after killing the slime.
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Old 11-26-2007, 11:57 PM   #3
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In the "Detroit Diesel Engine Requirements - Lubricating Oil, Fuel, and Filters" http://www.detroitdiesel.com/pdf/voc...quirements.pdf , they recommend Biobor JF or equivalent. Not sure what brand Newell uses but I would think any brand that you find at a major truck stop would be satisfactory.

You may want to open the fuel tank petcocks and drain the worst of the fuel out (into a suitable container of course).

As usual, Richard is right on about the fuel filters. If you have a bad case of bio-growth inside the tank, you will plug up fuel filters like crazy, time and time again.
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Old 11-27-2007, 12:16 AM   #4
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ok....how do you know you have fungus in the fuel? how would i go check to see if i do?

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Old 11-27-2007, 01:08 AM   #5
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I have had excessive smoke for about a year and recently put in a new Detroit fuel filter with the glass top and took a trip to North Carolina from Minnesota. The filter was nearly filled to the top when I returned and was told by a friend at a bus garage what it was. The coach is an 88 and runs well with plenty of power.
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Old 12-11-2007, 10:24 PM   #6
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Mike, I appreciate your input on the BioborJF, I located it at West Marine in Mpls and will pick some tomorrow. I'm leaving for Arizona in 12 days and it will be a good time to start cleaning it up. I do have a supply of filters with me.
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