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allen

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 1:41 PM

I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been
disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar
and it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel
treatment when buying fuel.

Is there any reason not to use it?

I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment when buying fuel. Is there any reason not to use it?

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vbnelson

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 1:57 PM

The water would be in the bottom of the tank if there is any water. Diesel
does not go bad for well over ten years.

I would use it say 50-50 with new diesel, but that should not even be
necessary.

Vance
Superior Dreams GB32-340

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Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel

I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been
disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar
and it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel
treatment when buying fuel.

Is there any reason not to use it?

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The water would be in the bottom of the tank if there is any water. Diesel does not go bad for well over ten years. I would use it say 50-50 with new diesel, but that should not even be necessary. Vance Superior Dreams GB32-340 -----Original Message----- From: great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com [mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of allen Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:42 AM To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment when buying fuel. Is there any reason not to use it? _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com

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Ralph Yost

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 2:09 PM

The bad stuff is probably settled on the bottom. If you mix it with other
good fuel at a high enough ratio you will more ensure it will not be the
cause of any problems. Mix 20-30 gallons in a 200 gall tank for example.
R,

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Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:42 AM
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Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel

I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been
disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and
it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment
when buying fuel.

Is there any reason not to use it?

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The bad stuff is probably settled on the bottom. If you mix it with other good fuel at a high enough ratio you will more ensure it will not be the cause of any problems. Mix 20-30 gallons in a 200 gall tank for example. R, -----Original Message----- From: great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com [mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of allen Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:42 AM To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment when buying fuel. Is there any reason not to use it? _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com

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Craig Anderson

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 3:04 PM

I don't think it is worth the expense it might cause.

Craig Anderson
419 722 9218 cell
419 423 0199 Findlay
239 590 0641 Fort Myers

On Aug 25, 2012, at 10:09 AM, "Ralph Yost" ralph@alphacompservices.com wrote:

The bad stuff is probably settled on the bottom. If you mix it with other
good fuel at a high enough ratio you will more ensure it will not be the
cause of any problems. Mix 20-30 gallons in a 200 gall tank for example.
R,

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of allen
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:42 AM
To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com
Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel

I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been
disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and
it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment
when buying fuel.

Is there any reason not to use it?

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I don't think it is worth the expense it might cause. Craig Anderson 419 722 9218 cell 419 423 0199 Findlay 239 590 0641 Fort Myers On Aug 25, 2012, at 10:09 AM, "Ralph Yost" <ralph@alphacompservices.com> wrote: > The bad stuff is probably settled on the bottom. If you mix it with other > good fuel at a high enough ratio you will more ensure it will not be the > cause of any problems. Mix 20-30 gallons in a 200 gall tank for example. > R, > > -----Original Message----- > From: great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com > [mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of allen > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:42 AM > To: great-loop@lists.trawlering.com > Subject: GL: Old Diesel Fuel > > I found about 100 gallons of diesel in a storage tank that has not been > disturbed for about ten years. I took a look at the fuel in a glass jar and > it appears clear and free of water. I always added a good diesel treatment > when buying fuel. > > Is there any reason not to use it? > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: > http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com > > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com

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allen

Sat, Aug 25, 2012 4:23 PM

Thanks to everyone for advising about the old fuel. I will proceed,
but with due caution.

Thanks to everyone for advising about the old fuel. I will proceed, but with due caution.