RV broke down
 

Hey we're in need of help again. The RV broke down on the Florida turnpike about 10 mile from getting on 75. If anyone knows a diesel mechanic in the area we'd appreciate the help I think it a fuel issue. My number is 301-481-3782. Thanks

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Back on the road again.Will update later

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Well we started our 500 mile trip to Commerce GA a little ruff. Not long after getting on the Florida Turnpike I felt the engine skip a couple times then it lost all power (not good)usually if this happens its time to change fuel filters. After doing that with no luck Teresa said how about the thingamajig we had trouble with the last time. Da why I didn't think of it first is beyond me but sure enough what appears to be algae had completely blocked the fuel check valve before the primary fuel filter. So after cleaning the check valve and reinstalling it the old Cummins fired up and ran trouble free the rest of the trip. Thanks Teresa. So we're here the weather is looking a little iffy but hopefully we'll get the race in.

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Robbie, Glad to hear you resolved the problem and made it to the track. Good luck this weekend.
Kevin T.

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Do you need to be running some sort of fuel additive until you kill the algae?

Back when I was in the business of running data centers we would have the fuel checked for our standby generators and add fuel additives if stuff started growing in the diesel.

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Always listen to the wife!

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you probably have let the RV sitting with less than a full tank of fuel on multiple occasions for long periods of time between races---you need some diesel fuel cleaner like bio kleen or something similar it will say algae/bacteria cleaner on the label--you don't need cetane boost or injector cleaner wrong stuff-- but algae/bacteria cleaner -your problem is you have some water in the fuel tank and the water breeds algae in the fuel tank---check the filters and run some stuff thru there for the next 2-3 tanks should help clear up the problem---also always try to keep the tank full between races this will help eliminate the problem too---FED 387

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Is higher biodiesel % also a contributor? Have always tried to stay with #2 or 5% but of course in some states that isn’t possible. Just trying to gauge how often I need to use the additive stuff.

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My understanding is "all" diesel fuels are subject to this algae problem mostly because its BIO fuel and WATER---not absolutely sure but the cost for the bio clean additive is not that much if it will help prevent problems---its not a snake oil product it actually works how much how often is based on your vehicle usage but the stuff I use in my truck is about $11-15.00 +/- for a quart bottle depending on the brand and the retailer---never have had any problems ever so its pretty cheap insurance if it solves the problems don't you think? FED 387

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Guys thanks for the responds. I'm for sure going to start running and additive to stop the algae. The keep the tank full when setting advise is good and the always listen to the wife is the best thanks. Now I have to deal with the house water pump died. Oh the life of a traveling sportsman race. You've got to love it