fjh Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Yup a tad steep I’d say! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-529191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Where on God's green earth is that?! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-529195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 don't know where location is but I like it . my theory is if you can see neighbors house they're tooo close . wouldn't want to call road service . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-529220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 40 miles N of Cody WY, 3 miles S of MT line Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-529230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brandt Posted June 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 I wanted to wrap this up. Turns out there was about an inch of nasty sludge and peeling tank liner inside my passenger tank (the one that the engine sucks from). I pulled the 2 drain holes and flushed with 10 gal of diesel. I realized that this was gonna get expensive and switch to the pressure washer. After 2 thorough washes at 2200 psi, I let the tank dry for 2 days then added diesel. For the last 2 weeks it has been running great! Pulls 29lb of boost, doesn't spitter when under a load, starts up every time. I have the driver's side tank shut off and suspect that there is an inch of crud in that one too. Maybe Sunday I will start the draining and pressure washing routine on that tank. I don't think this was from a 1 time fill up, just built up over the years. 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-532973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 that is a great find.. thanks for sharing it.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-532974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 What part of the world are you from The reason I ask is because when diesel is used in the more tropical parts of the world it grows a moldy slimy residue in the wet season There are different fuels to prevent this Maybe something to look at Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-532977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Brandt said: I wanted to wrap this up. Turns out there was about an inch of nasty sludge and peeling tank liner inside my passenger tank (the one that the engine sucks from). I pulled the 2 drain holes and flushed with 10 gal of diesel. I realized that this was gonna get expensive and switch to the pressure washer. After 2 thorough washes at 2200 psi, I let the tank dry for 2 days then added diesel. For the last 2 weeks it has been running great! Pulls 29lb of boost, doesn't spitter when under a load, starts up every time. I have the driver's side tank shut off and suspect that there is an inch of crud in that one too. Maybe Sunday I will start the draining and pressure washing routine on that tank. I don't think this was from a 1 time fill up, just built up over the years. yup thanx for following up with the fix ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-532983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) On 6/14/2023 at 7:16 PM, mrsmackpaul said: What part of the world are you from The reason I ask is because when diesel is used in the more tropical parts of the world it grows a moldy slimy residue in the wet season There are different fuels to prevent this Maybe something to look at Paul I'm in the high desert of Wyoming. I'm not saying mold can't grow here, just unlikely. I treat my bulk fuel with biobor to prevent algae, when I buy it at the pump I don't use any additives. Edited June 16, 2023 by Brandt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-533029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) Glad you found the problem. Is this truck a recent acquisition? Or something you've owned a long time that tends to sit? If it's a recent acquisition then it sounds like previous owner was a bit careless with his fuel. Wouldn't be a bad idea to change all the fluids just to be safe. Edited June 16, 2023 by JoeH Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-533036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 I've had it for 10 years or so. I do need to change the diff oil. Guessing synthetic is ok in these top loaders Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72673-runs-then-quits/page/2/#findComment-534830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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