My7.3IsAZombie
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If in theory, one had access to JP5 jet fuel, what would be the risks involved in running it in my 7.3. Also, would there be any "proper" way to use JP5 in my truck i.e a mixture, additive, ect.? Thanks!
I don't know very much about jet fuel but I think it is basicly like karosine. I remember talking to a mechanic that working on a lot of airport equipment and he said they were constinly replaceing injection pumps because they used it and there was nothing in it to lubricate the pumps and injectors.
Military vehicles run on it. They fill shti outta the same tank all the time. Put some bio in there at 10% and it'll be fine. Id also run ana additive that has corrosion inhibitors. Thats what is technically "missing" from jp5. Its not like ulsd isnt hard on **** that was designed for >500ppm diesel fuel. Ive replaced every friggin o-ring that diesel touches in the last five years.
Do this ^^^^ And rebuild your injectors once a year.
You ever get diesel all over your hands? Wash 'em off and you're good to go right?
Now do the same with any of the JP fuels. Your hands turn ashy and gray.
There is zero lubricity in JP fuel. Older military vehicles run like siht on JP fuels, it ruins every part of the diesel engine that it touches, injectors, injection pumps, etc... The newer military vehicles are modified to be able to run JP fuels, extensively.
This is a huge argument within the military itself, and in certain organizations you'll see about half the equipment with 2" block letters over the fuel fill stating "Diesel only" because the motor SGT is sick and tired of fixing them because Joe is burning them up on JP fuel.
If you want to do it to your own truck, go right ahead.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JP-8
He asked about jp5. Ive used that but not jp8 or 4. The 5 didnt feel any different than kero to me. That says 8 is for use as a diesel fuel replacement. I know its wiki but it seems logicsl to me. I explained the caveats in one of my previous posts. Only thing I posted I feel may have been wrong is where I said jp5 doesnt have corrosion inhibitors, cuz this says it does.
Thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like I should at least do some more research before it's an option. Much appreciated. O_~