JP-8 in 6.0?

[SlingbladeMD]

I've done some research about it, and I'm aware the JP-8 has no lubricating properties. From what I have learned is mixing it with some ATF makes it do able in a diesel truck. The only side affects are that its has slightly higher EGT's. I drive my truck like old man and my SCT tuner is not on its highest setting so EGT's dont concern me too much. I just wanted to know if anyone else on this site has run it, still does, and what your experience/side effects have been. Thank you for your time/input.

 

[loboost]

2 cycle oil would probably be a better lube.

Why would you even want to run jet-a(jp-8)?

Have a bunch that can't go back into an aircraft?


And be prepared to add/change filters more often as it'll likely break chit loose in the lines

 

[SlingbladeMD]

I can get a bulk of it for free and i was debating on running it in my truck or just putting it in the heating oil. 2 Cycle probably would be a better lube now that you mention it.

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

its about half way between kerosene and diesel. should run fine with atf mixed in it. if you have high egts and hard starts hot just add more atf

 

[SlingbladeMD]

Yeah I do not have a pyrometer in my truck so I'm not sure where my EGTs actually are, I was told the JP-8 would be a little hotter. Any idea if it affects the tank liner?

 

[Joshbaker]

No tank liner that i know of. When i cut the hole for my sump it was just plastic.

 

[jdc753]

Tanks250 on here messed around with jet fuel a few years back in his 6.0 pretty sure it was so he could deliver pizzas faster, but maybe you can pm him and see how it worked out for him.

 

[dasboot]

Back in the 80's I was with an Army Reserve unit in Fl. 349th Combat Support Hospital. We were going to our 2 week training. I forgot where we went but we were convoying out of State. We missed our fuel point, but had a tanker of JP-8. So we filled up our 1960 era Duce and 1/2's with it. They ran just fine. I'm not sure what engines were in those things.

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

Back in the 80's I was with an Army Reserve unit in Fl. 349th Combat Support Hospital. We were going to our 2 week training. I forgot where we went but we were convoying out of State. We missed our fuel point, but had a tanker of JP-8. So we filled up our 1960 era Duce and 1/2's with it. They ran just fine. I'm not sure what engines were in those things.

Mack multifuel.

 

[Tonka350]

I ran a full tank in mine with 1-2? bottles total of ATF mixed in....that's actually the BEST my truck has ever run was that 1 tank of fuel LMAO...

Chad

 

[ghohouston]

Ive got a buddy that both him and his dad strictly run jp8 in both their 7.3's. They have had no problems whatsoever. They gave me a few tanks before too, I really didnt notice any difference running it, but it smells a lot better than diesel, and I love the smell of diesel.

 

[SlingbladeMD]

With the JP-8 i turn my SCT tuner from performance to street. I was told it causes slightly higher EGT's so I'm just being cautious. Truck runs great, it does not smoke when i stand on it. no black cloud at all. Kinda weird but doesn't really change my life much lol.

 

[Snake]

Get in touch with Tank's250 (Jay). He ran this for a while.....

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[F-SERI-ouS]

for what its worth there are several f2/350 aircraft tugs with the 6.0l psd around base, and i have asked the other guys who operate them, and they run them off of straight jp-8. one of older tech sergeants even remembers when the older fords ran off of jp-4 and 5. he says he never heard of any problems. i too was wondering about jp8, just cant get my hands on any to find out.

 

[SlingbladeMD]

The 6.0 tugs at my base run on diesel, we use JP-8 in turbine generators and heaters. But the tugs run specifically on diesel. My truck happens to be running excellent on JP-8 though.