What should i take with me?

[Versatile]

Next week i will drive me 97 Ford with 5.9 and Allison 643. The bus has been driven and started weekly bus other than that sat mostly for last 2 years with no sports trips.

Any tips on what additive should i or should i not put in the fuel? I was going to get a Fuel Filter or i for above and the one underneath. I was going to bring a long 5 gallons of Rotella. Anything wrong with not shutting it off once i head south from Des Monies to Kansas City 228 miles?

How would you do it?

I have pretty near every thread about the 5.9's. Will get verification of which 5.9 it is when i get there. Hoping of before.

[Tango]

Lots of folks add one small bottle of 2-stroke oil to each tank of fuel. It adds back the lubricity that most of the "new" diesel fuels lack.

[Versatile]

Thanks. I had no idea.

[Dragonpop]

If the fuel is in question you can add PRI-D fuel additive to bring old
fuel back to refinery fresh. Also use properly it will allow you to store
fuel up to ten years.

[Versatile]

Thanks i will.

[cadillackid]

I let my bus run at almost every fuel stop unless im checking the oil or such.. on my current trip it ran for 16 hours straight.. Ive learned how much oil it uses and such.. so even on my 60 minute rest breaks I let it run (so id have air-conditioning).. truckers leave their diesels run for long periods of time when on trips.. until you learn your bus i would shut it off and check the oil often...

every other tanbk of fuel ive been running 16 oz of Diesel Kleen.. it sup[posedly adds back in the additives needed in the fuel for older engines.. I only have a 25 gallon tank so I dont run a whole bottle.. and i do it every other tank.. ive put 8000 miles on my bus in the 4 months Ive had it with no issues..

-Christopher

[2kool4skool]

This is the best additive comparo I've seen.


http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTech...itive_test.pdf

[crazycal]

Originally Posted by 2kool4skool

This is the best additive comparo I've seen.


http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTech...itive_test.pdf

Number 7 is what I use. I buy it by the gallon at WallyWorld. It costs $12.88 per gallon. I also buy Number 10 but I don't use it as much.

[gbstewart]

once you burn off the old fuel and get fresh stuff you will be ok, it wont take long burn if off, I don't see the point of letting it idle all the time, unless your having a hard time starting it, I don't idle mine unless its needed, otherwise your just burning fuel, $$
gbstewart

[Tango]

About the only real argument for idling a diesel is to allow a turbo to cool down. The enormous amount of heat they build up can cook the oil in their bearings unless you let it idle for 5-10 minutes.

[cadillackid]

Originally Posted by Tango

About the only real argument for idling a diesel is to allow a turbo to cool down. The enormous amount of heat they build up can cook the oil in their bearings unless you let it idle for 5-10 minutes.

thats why I idle at fuel stops.. by the time i let it idle 5 minutes and shut it off im halfway through my stop.. so I just let it run..

otherwise I idle for climate control.. on this trip I stopped to sleep and its 90 outside.. i want my dual A/C units!

-Christopher

[TN Redneck]

Nobody really answered his question, what should he take with him....

[cadillackid]

I know I took a tool bag, a gallon coolant, a gallon of oil, a gallon of trans fluid, duct tape, GLOVES!, blue paper towels, Lots of credit cards...

and I ran a half a bottle of diesel-Kleen every other tank of fuel..

-Christopher

[cowlitzcoach]

In regards to stuff to have on hand or bring with you:

• Duct tape to hold stuff still that is moving
• WD-40 to get stuff moving that is not moving
• 12-vdc test light or multimeter
• Mechanics wire to hold stuff still that is moving in places that will get hot where you can't use duct tape
• Wire and wire splices and connectors and tool to work on them
• A Phillips and standard screwdriver in a couple of sizes
• Slip joint, diagonal cutter, and needle nose pliers
• At least two vise grips of different sizes
• At least two adjustable wrenches of different sizes
• 9/16" combination wrench (to use to adjust air brake 'S' cams)
• A hammer for when WD-40 isn't quite enough

This is all in addition to vital fluids, extra fuel filters, and ear plugs (if you are getting an FE you probably will need them for sure).

I also carried a 12-vdc invertor so I could have 110-VAC while on the road. Which required me to wire in a power point where I could plug the invertor in.

[snonut]

I like this list esp. #11

[Stu & Filo. T]

Tequila, for when #11 was too much

[TAOLIK]

I keep extra belts for my alternator, air compressor and power steering. And a beer for if I get f*cked.

[Geo Jeff]

Take every thing you can think of tools parts ice chest BBQ rifle box of rounds hand gun a few clips. Towing insurance card. adapter to charge your smart phone.