BanjoDon

[BanjoDon]

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Have several tractors, Ford, 8N's mostly and a newer diesel New Holland Ford.
Having trouble with the diesel quitting like it is running out of fuel but it has plenty. Friend says I have algae in the fuel.

Is there something I can do to solve the problem if it is algae. Tractors sit a lot and I use them for mowing now at various properties. I'ed appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks, Don

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To TBN Don. You have come to the right place to get answers.

I had that problem last year. I got some Bio-Cide and put a little in each tankfull. No more problems.
Before my first treatment of my diesel fuel, I changed the fuel filter and cleaned the bowl.

It doesn't mater which brand of treatment you use as long as it treats algae.

 

[oosik]

Hi Don - welcome to TBN and the forum. There are many biocide/algaecide products that can be added to your stored diesel that will help with the algae problem. The names I hear most often: Power Service and Centramatic. Google either of these two products or google "algae in diesel" and there will be article on treatment.

I would like to give you first hand experience but, knock on wood, I've never had algae in my fuel. Other will likely be along and give more specific advice.

Suggestion - update your profile and let us know where you are located.

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

As oosik suggests... we need to know where you are (generally) in the world in order to better assist you. For example; there's an Australian product (Fuel Doctors) that is ideal to help you. I've used it, highly recommend it and I didn't even have to change the fuel filter.

Enjoy the site.

 

[Thomas]

:welcome: to TBN.
Last time you change fuel filter?
Try...get rid of fuel in tank ,blow out fuel line change fuel filter maybe little fuel additive.

 

[TBN Support]

Hi Don. Welcome to the forum! :welcome:

:tractor: I'm going to move this thread over to our New Holland section.

 

[JC-jetro]

Get a catch bucket, close the fuel valve, remover the discharge hose after the filter assembly, put the bucket under the hose and open the valve . See if you get a constant stream of fuel. You might have also clogged fuel filter.

JC,