You can drain the cooling system then refill with clean water and a cup of "Lestoil" household cleaner. Run the engine for several hours then drain the system and repeat the process until the drain water runs clean. Refill with a mixture of 50% water and 50% antifreeze and you will be fine.
Ford: 7.3 diesel fuel getting into the radiator
Probably not but why is it in there and how much?
If it was just exposed not run for a while just replacing the fuel filter draning the carb or fuel injectiors, and running a gas additive in your fuel for a bit so it will break down any diesel that is left
this problem is usally the injector liners!! you usally have to buy a tool to pull these out with
No, black pipe is not suitable for diesel fuel lines. It is typically used for gas and water applications and can corrode when exposed to diesel fuel, leading to leaks and safety hazards. Instead, it's recommended to use diesel-rated hoses or tubing made from materials specifically designed for fuel applications, such as rubber or certain plastics, which are resistant to the chemicals in diesel.
The diesel fuel will ruin the rubber parts like the hoses and seals over time. I would drain and flush the entire system (engine block, radiator, hoses) and refill with 50% antifreeze and 50% clean water.
It's located on the driver's side of the engine about 3/4 back from the radiator.
Diesel engines run on diesel fuel. Gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.
Galvanized plates can be used for certain applications involving diesel fuel, but they are not the best choice for a diesel fuel tank. The zinc coating can corrode over time when exposed to diesel, potentially leading to contamination of the fuel. It's generally recommended to use materials specifically designed for fuel storage, such as stainless steel or specialized plastic tanks, to ensure safety and longevity. Always consult relevant regulations and standards for fuel storage materials.
No, fuel flash point and cetane rating are not the same. Flash point is the temperature at which fuel can ignite momentarily when exposed to a flame, while cetane rating is a measure of the ignition quality of diesel fuel, indicating how readily it ignites under compression in a diesel engine.
Yes, the weight of diesel fuel can be affected by temperature. As diesel is exposed to different temperatures, its volume can expand or contract, leading to a change in weight. Generally, diesel fuel will weigh less at higher temperatures and more at lower temperatures due to the difference in density.
diesel has a lower boiling point than antifreeze. as the engine heats up the diesel will vapourize and cause high pressure in your system. you will also has much worse temperature control in your engine.