lugnut Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 So going threw oil changes when I notice fuel seperator has dirt in it.....newer trucks with aluminum tanks so only 2 ways dirt can get in.we have an outside fuel company that fills trucks at night.is it possible that the vent tube on tank will suck dirt into tanks? Its either or here just trying to eliminate the problem..before pointing a finger at fueling company.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Never heard the vent tube doing that but anything is possible. More then likely getting dirty fuel from the source Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/#findComment-184710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Neither have i and I have done this for 10 yrs or so.I have never seen this kinda problem... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/#findComment-184715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 probably whom ever fills at night dropping the hose in the dirt or not keeping the dirt/dust wiped off Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/#findComment-184723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzlbudman Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Some of the new tanks have vent tube issues. What year is your truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/#findComment-185083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The last farm I worked on had case/new Holland stationary engine for the hammer mill that used a cut down truck fuel tank, and long story short, the vent ended up being run outside to keep it from sucking dust and shit into the tank. Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31281-excessive-dirt-in-fuel/#findComment-186058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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