Plugged fuel filter again.

[dodge man]

Every thing in my area that is sold is bio-diesel, so I'm sure that doesn't help.

 

[xerman]

Water in the diesel fuel has been driving me crazy all winter. I have tried 2 different local stations and had water from both. I went to a busy truck stop about 15 miles away and still got water in the fuel. I've used 4 different additives which have all prevented gelling but have done nothing for the water. I have drained and cleaned the fuel tank and I keep dumping the fuel filter bowl, have replaced the filter twice. Still having water problems. I am told that the problem comes from the fuel distributors in the area delivering bad fuel. It is causing the biggest problem with my RTV. Both of my other trackers seem to handle it OK. As per several suggests from guys on this forum I ordered a "Mr. Funnel" which is supposed to filter out any water or debris from the fuel before it gets in the tank. The funnel just arrived yesterday. I am hoping it will resolve the problem. When I checked with my dealer he said many people in my area are having the same problem. He suggested adding kerosene at a 1 to 4 ratio to the fuel but I really hesitate putting kerosene in the fuel tank.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Water in the diesel fuel has been driving me crazy all winter. I have tried 2 different local stations and had water from both. I went to a busy truck stop about 15 miles away and still got water in the fuel. I've used 4 different additives which have all prevented gelling but have done nothing for the water. I have drained and cleaned the fuel tank and I keep dumping the fuel filter bowl, have replaced the filter twice. Still having water problems. I am told that the problem comes from the fuel distributors in the area delivering bad fuel. It is causing the biggest problem with my RTV. Both of my other trackers seem to handle it OK. As per several suggests from guys on this forum I ordered a "Mr. Funnel" which is supposed to filter out any water or debris from the fuel before it gets in the tank. The funnel just arrived yesterday. I am hoping it will resolve the problem. When I checked with my dealer he said many people in my area are having the same problem. He suggested adding kerosene at a 1 to 4 ratio to the fuel but I really hesitate putting kerosene in the fuel tank.

My RTV1100 had issues a few years ago with water and I put the water seperator kit on it and now just dump the bowl every other month. On the inside fram rail by the water tank there are actually tapped holes for the kit that was made for the 900 to fit on the 1100, all I had to do was get some more fuel line to make it work.


David Kb7uns

 

[bigbuck85]

Try a Mr funnel filtering funnel. I have used one for 4 years without any problems.

 

[Jay4200]

I use five gallon containers, and always sneek a peak in the bottom before filling them. My fuel may get a little old, but I'm guessing worse case, its never older than a couple of months. No more fuel than my BX uses I don't think it would pay for me to buy bulk. Even when I use the machine a lot, I'm using 10 to 15 gallons a month tops.

Odd. My L4200 had at least 300 hours put on my the PO and I know he didn't change any filters. I changed everything but the fuel filter - after 600 more hours and 5 years it still never failed, but I changed it just 'cause - the old one still looked pretty clean when I took it out. So, 900+ hours and 6-7 years on a filter w/ no issues. I always treat my fuel with a double-dose of Powerservice white (10 doses for 5-gal can per qt.) my fuel sat in the tank for months at a time, but I always try to keep the tank completely full.

JayC