Algae?

[8upbowhunter]

This morning I drained and cleaned the water seperator on my tractor. When I dumped the water and fuel into a container I noticed a clump of brown sudstance come out with it which I have not seen in the past.

I live in the deep south where it is hot and humid a good portion of the year. I also have not used any fuel additives since buying the tractor in December of 2016. Tractor is a L4701 with 80hrs on it.

Opinions and suggestions welcomed.

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[bambam31]

I live in the deep south too and fortunately I've been able to avoid your fuel situation. I used clear diesel and filter the diesel I put in my tractor with a Mr. Funnel. It definitely takes longer to fuel up but it's kept me out of trouble.


https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/clear-diesel-clear-diesel-9225/10890056-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=10890056-P&adtype=pla_with_promotion&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzZqF6-Ge3AIVj7XACh3dqgPIEAQYAyABEgJAK_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Funnel-AF3CB-Fuel-Filter/dp/B000SOIRCG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531577454&sr=8-1&keywords=mr.+funnel

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I noticed a clump of brown substance

Yep that's algae, Treat your fuel containers and tractor fuel tank with an algicide.

I uses Soltron, you can get it at Napa.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I live in the deep south too and fortunately I've been able to avoid your fuel situation. I used clear diesel and filter the diesel I put in my tractor with a Mr. Funnel.

#1 Clear or red dyed doesn't matter same fuel.
#2 Filtering helps but it's not the end all, I filter all of my fuel twice, but condensation in the tractor tank will put water in the fuel then algae can grow.
Treat your fuel!

 

[8upbowhunter]

Thanks NIW, I don’t think the water is coming from the pump as I fuel it at the same station I fuel my diesel truck. I drain and check the water seperator on my truck monthly and have never seen even a drop of water in it.

My biggest problem is I fill the tractor tank on the way to my property and when I get home it sits out with whatever fuel is left until I use it again.

I will start treating my fuel and also start filling the tank when I get home to minimize air space in the tank for condensation.


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[8upbowhunter]

Neither of the 2 Napa’s here had Soltron so I had to order it. Closest Napa was in NOLA and I am not going there, will just do without it for this week.


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[mickeyd]

I use the fuel funnel but I always treat each tank full with a BioCide treatment. I had problems before the BioCide treatment.

 

[200mph]

You might consider draining the tank by disconnecting the rubber fuel line on the inlet side of filter and refill with the biocide and fresh fuel.

 

[8upbowhunter]

Yep that's algae, Treat your fuel containers and tractor fuel tank with an algicide.



I uses Soltron, you can get it at Napa.

This morning I went pick up the Soltron I ordered from NAPA. Left my tractor at my property in the country but headed back Wednesday to finish cutting roads, powerline and food plots. I will treat my tank when I fill it up on the way home.

I only put 6hrs on it last week but didn’t see any water in the seperator so I don’t think I have any amount of water in the tank. Hopefully by keeping the tank full and adding the fuel treatment every fillup all will be good.

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