Rumors

Skip · 01-23-2008, 08:30 AM

I have heard, recently, that the Cummins has trouble with biodiesel. It supposedly disolves gasket material, which I don't believe, and effects the fuel system in some deleterious way.
Any truth to that?

Skip

rufushusky · 01-23-2008, 09:24 AM

I don't buy that. My 2004.5 ran some B20 and did just fine. Got the high end of my normal fuel economy distribution. Plus in Cummins industrial engines they warranty up to b20, the highest in the industry!

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Bomaster238 · 01-23-2008, 09:26 AM

yea i dont know about that. unless there are some weird additives in it

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DBLR · 01-24-2008, 07:33 AM

- A maximum blend of 5% bio diesel (B5) is acceptable as long as the bio diesel mixture
meets ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15, and ASTM D6751. A bio diesel fuel
blend that is higher than 5% is not acceptable without additional fuel processing because
these higher percentage bio diesel blends contain excess amounts of moisture which exceed the water stripping capability of the on-engine final fuel filter. Should a higher percentage bio diesel fuels be used an auxiliary water stripping filter will be required.

- A maximum blend of 20% bio diesel (B20) can be used by government, military, and
commercial fleets who equip their vehicle(s) with an optional water separator, and adhere
to the guidelines in the Department of Defense specification A-A-59693 (in addition to:
ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15 and ASTM D6751)[/QUOTE

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**CumminsCrazed** · 01-24-2008, 11:32 AM

how the hell did you know all that stuff Charles? (can i call ya Charlie?)

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DBLR · 01-24-2008, 12:23 PM

OK by me. Anyway when I was in school they called it Reading and learning

BTW are you working or unemployed?

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**CumminsCrazed** · 01-24-2008, 12:57 PM

still un employed.......turning in 2 more apps. shortly after i post this

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Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

DBLR · 01-24-2008, 01:05 PM

I see Lyons had to ads in the paper the other day for help!

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**CumminsCrazed** · 01-24-2008, 01:49 PM

yeah ive already picked up and dropped off an app. there, and i just got done dropping one off at Mason City Tire Service and Bauer Built

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Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

Skip · 01-25-2008, 06:08 AM

I got to tell you that I love this thred. Charlie, I am retired, but I have read and studied all my life and I wonder where in the heck do you find info like that. If you Googeled it I am going to declair myslef retarded and seek assisted living. LOL...

So, Okay, I think the question has been definitively answered. Now all I need to do is to A: print the info and tape it to the visor or the truck or B: Put a series of water seperators on the fuel line.

With a smile, I am
Skip the student.

DBLR · 01-25-2008, 09:18 AM

No I didn't Google that info I read it on another web site and book marked it. You see some times I get info over load and it gets all mixed up when I don't want it too!

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01-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skip Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pleasentville, Iowa Posts: 6 Skip's Truck Pics	Rumors I have heard, recently, that the Cummins has trouble with biodiesel. It supposedly disolves gasket material, which I don't believe, and effects the fuel system in some deleterious way. Any truth to that? Skip

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01-23-2008, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
rufushusky Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The People's republic of Massachusetts Posts: 3,362 rufushusky's Truck Pics	I don't buy that. My 2004.5 ran some B20 and did just fine. Got the high end of my normal fuel economy distribution. Plus in Cummins industrial engines they warranty up to b20, the highest in the industry! __________________ Dennis 04.5 Ram 2500 Reg Cab 4x4 5.9, 48re, AEM, Smarty, TS Ramifier, Banks High Ram,FASS HPFP, Boost/pyro/trans/FP/RP gauges, 5" Exhaust, Cat 2 micron fuel filter, Amsoil Bypass

01-23-2008, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bomaster238 Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 873 Bomaster238's Truck Pics	yea i dont know about that. unless there are some weird additives in it __________________ 94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

01-24-2008, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
DBLR Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Iowa Posts: 1,135 DBLR's Truck Pics	- A maximum blend of 5% bio diesel (B5) is acceptable as long as the bio diesel mixture meets ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15, and ASTM D6751. A bio diesel fuel blend that is higher than 5% is not acceptable without additional fuel processing because these higher percentage bio diesel blends contain excess amounts of moisture which exceed the water stripping capability of the on-engine final fuel filter. Should a higher percentage bio diesel fuels be used an auxiliary water stripping filter will be required. - A maximum blend of 20% bio diesel (B20) can be used by government, military, and commercial fleets who equip their vehicle(s) with an optional water separator, and adhere to the guidelines in the Department of Defense specification A-A-59693 (in addition to: ASTM specification D-975, D-975 - grade S-15 and ASTM D6751)[/QUOTE __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Auto 5.9L Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab SB 4X4 SRW 3.73's

01-24-2008, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
CumminsCrazed Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,503 CumminsCrazed's Truck Pics	how the hell did you know all that stuff Charles? (can i call ya Charlie?) __________________ Silver 2001.5 Ram 2500 Cummins H.O. 6 spd. Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

01-24-2008, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
DBLR Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Iowa Posts: 1,135 DBLR's Truck Pics	OK by me. Anyway when I was in school they called it Reading and learning BTW are you working or unemployed? __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Auto 5.9L Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab SB 4X4 SRW 3.73's

01-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
CumminsCrazed Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,503 CumminsCrazed's Truck Pics	still un employed.......turning in 2 more apps. shortly after i post this __________________ Silver 2001.5 Ram 2500 Cummins H.O. 6 spd. Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

01-24-2008, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
DBLR Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Iowa Posts: 1,135 DBLR's Truck Pics	I see Lyons had to ads in the paper the other day for help! __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Auto 5.9L Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab SB 4X4 SRW 3.73's

01-24-2008, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
CumminsCrazed Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,503 CumminsCrazed's Truck Pics	yeah ive already picked up and dropped off an app. there, and i just got done dropping one off at Mason City Tire Service and Bauer Built __________________ Silver 2001.5 Ram 2500 Cummins H.O. 6 spd. Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

01-25-2008, 06:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Skip Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pleasentville, Iowa Posts: 6 Skip's Truck Pics	I got to tell you that I love this thred. Charlie, I am retired, but I have read and studied all my life and I wonder where in the heck do you find info like that. If you Googeled it I am going to declair myslef retarded and seek assisted living. LOL... So, Okay, I think the question has been definitively answered. Now all I need to do is to A: print the info and tape it to the visor or the truck or B: Put a series of water seperators on the fuel line. With a smile, I am Skip the student.

01-25-2008, 09:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
DBLR Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Iowa Posts: 1,135 DBLR's Truck Pics	No I didn't Google that info I read it on another web site and book marked it. You see some times I get info over load and it gets all mixed up when I don't want it too! __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Auto 5.9L Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab SB 4X4 SRW 3.73's