mich6212
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Ok so I know that it has been covered before after doing some research but I wanted to hear what the experts had to say. BACKGROUND: I had about a quarter tank of fuel and I am about to embark on a 800 some mile trip on Friday so before I left I was able to fill up my tank at work one last time. I was able to get some free samples of JP-5, WMO and hydraulic fluid. I have run this mixture in the past with absolutely no issues as long as I keep around 50% diesel too! I drove it home and parked it for the night and then yesterday morning I go to start the Duece and low and behold it doesn't want to. After several tries it fires up but runs about 4-5 seconds and then shuts down. Recharge the batteries and the same thing-hard starting, run briefly and then off.
I have checked the fuel filters and nothing drains until the pump it turned on. So I assume that means no water? Just in case, I did add a water dispersion additive. I took a sample from the tank and it looks fine however it is kinda "bubbly". Not foamy but lots of air bubbles until it settles. I can also detect what seems to be rubbing alcohol smell about it. Still haven't seen what I would identify as water. I am leaning towards a bad IP but what do you think? Can I crack a line at the injector to see if fuel is getting there? It is definitely getting to the IP. I also found some threads where it might be the pump pick up. Might cherck that too. Please help ASAFP!
I have checked the fuel filters and nothing drains until the pump it turned on. So I assume that means no water? Just in case, I did add a water dispersion additive. I took a sample from the tank and it looks fine however it is kinda "bubbly". Not foamy but lots of air bubbles until it settles. I can also detect what seems to be rubbing alcohol smell about it. Still haven't seen what I would identify as water. I am leaning towards a bad IP but what do you think? Can I crack a line at the injector to see if fuel is getting there? It is definitely getting to the IP. I also found some threads where it might be the pump pick up. Might cherck that too. Please help ASAFP!