Dwight;
Diesel fuel doesn't actually have much value as a lubricant. If you are ever so unfortunate as to have to keep your hands immersed in a pan of it (as when you rebuild a rotary injection pump0 you will notice that it actually feels like an astringent. Most of the lubricity used to come from the sulphur in the fuel, and almost all of that is gone from ULS diesel you purchase today. That's why most engine manufacturers encourage adding lubricating additives (Stanadyne is most common, Lucas is also recommended) to fuel used in pre-ULS engines. Say 2007-2010 emissions compliant engines depending on size and country. Fogging in the spring really doesn't accomplish much - a better practice would be to do it at layup if you do it at all - unless you want an extra shot of combustible oil to help get the cold Yanmar started. This isn't uncommon on Yanmar engines, we used to need to do it all the time on the 4 cylinder Yanmars used in forklifts in cooler climates. But most of the diesel mechanics I've know over the years use WD40 for that. (Not to start another discussion, but the common opinion among industrial diesel techs seems to be that starting fluid is about the only application WD40 is good for.) Rick Brass From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 11:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Winterizing Ken What C&C MKII do you have? So I guess I won't be putting any oil in the air intake come spring, never did that before anyway...diesel fuel seems quite 'oily" on its own, I think someone pointed that out already Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS
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