Multifuel Longevity

[Miamirex]

Hello, new to the forum. Does anybody have an idea how many miles you can get on the multifuel engine? What's the most you have seen, thanks

 

[swbradley1]

The one I just picked up has almost 60,000 on it. It starts right up and pulled strong going past 60 on the speedo.

 

[emr]

I have heard and seen em at boat yards, and hear they are awesome boat motors , they run at 2500 rpm basically forever i understand...Randy

 

[Big Mike's Motor Pool]

its a diesel, if you do routine maintenance and keep up on oil changes and dont abuse it it should go well into the 250k mile range. i beat my truck like it owes me money and it still runs tip top

 

[burt gummers]

mine has 51000 on it and it runs very srong and starts right up.

 

[DanMartin]

I have 700 miles on my engine...runs like new.

 

[bottleworks]

I have 700 miles on my engine...runs like new.

Show off.

These engines were built with a handicap - The oil system. Get modern filters on these engines and they will last forever.

 

[sidewinder]

I have 700 miles on my engine...runs like new.

Show off.

These engines were built with a handicap - The oil system. Get modern filters on these engines and they will last forever.

What filter upgrade do you suggest OR is there a screw on filter upgrade worth investing in?

 

[YankeeDuece]

There have been many threads on this site about filte- adapters and other various ideas that update the oiling-filter system.

I currently use the Jatonka spin-ons that are availabe in the classified section or on his website: www.jatonkasm35s.com. Do a search in the forum and you will have all the answers on why, how, and how much.

Well worth the investment.

BTW, I just installed his primary fuel-filter adapter kit. Now I will not get drenched by changing an element by myself, nor need a friend to turn the top-nut

 

[m-35tom]

i think most people on this forum don't understand diesels. this is shown by "strong going past 60 on the speedo."
max speed is 56 mph and is on the data plate for a reason. just because the high idle of a diesel is, say, 2900 rpm does not mean it can be operated at that rpm. the operators manual states that max rpm is to be used only for brief periods when you need max power. the multi is designed for sustained operation of no more that 2600 rpm.

 

[saddamsnightmare]

May 11th, 2008.

I concur with Bottleworks above, get JATONKA's spin on filter adapters, which prevent oil from leaking back to the crankcase, and with oil in the bearings at start, they should be good for 500,000 miles!

Sincerely,

Kyle F. McGrogan

1971 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 "Saddam's Nightmare"
??? M105A2 Trailer, Johnson Mfg. co.
1967 MEP23A Hercules Gas Generator set
1963 Swiss Army Unimog, Cargo Version, S404.114 Mercedes Benz.

 

[bottleworks]

OD Iron also sells a remote oil filter setup. It uses a larger and better filter then the WIX 1970 series filter.
http://www.odiron.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=8_10&products_id=41
Installed: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=13210

As for Pre/post lubers here are some threads:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=22001
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=14366
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=13265

 

[emr]

I agree and it just makes sense, running a multi over 2500 rpm is just abuseing the motor and one will end up with what they are doing to it...But it will last amazingly long very well built motors @2500rpm ...Randy

 

[dabtl]

My experience and mine only, is that frequent changes of oil keep diesels happy.
Your experience may differ.

But, not having oil pressure for a 1/4 of a minute is a really bad way to treat a diesel engine.

Short of putting in a pre-lube system, the jatonka filters work best for instant pressure. I do not mind the frequent oil change, as I may start using that as fuel.

And I also endorse the primary spin on adapter. Easy to change and easy to service.

 

[maddawg308]

I just got a set of jatonka's spin on oil filter adapaters, for an engine that had 37 miles on it (now has 620 miles on it thanks to the ECC and the Aberdeen rally). I can't wait to put them on my truck. I look forward to getting a set of primary and secondary filter adapters as well.

 

[swbradley1]

i think most people on this forum don't understand diesels. this is shown by "strong going past 60 on the speedo."
max speed is 56 mph and is on the data plate for a reason. just because the high idle of a diesel is, say, 2900 rpm does not mean it can be operated at that rpm. the operators manual states that max rpm is to be used only for brief periods when you need max power. the multi is designed for sustained operation of no more that 2600 rpm.

I know enough about a diesel to know I was only doing it once and it was a sum total of about 10 seconds. If I trust anyone's opinion on what a diesel engine can or cannot do it would be my Brother who has been working on them for over thirty years. I have had diesels for over 7 years now and I'm not a neophyte either.

One of my favorite quotes about manuals from Airport (the movie)

Assistant: The instruction book said that was impossible!
Joe Patroni: That's one nice thing about the 707. She can do everything but read.

Funny thing is my Deuce can't read either.

 

[gimpyrobb]

 

[Miamirex]

Thanks guys, I like the idea of the spin on filters as well. Frequent changes are the key as well, again thanks, robert

 

[jwaller]

I just had to.