Alternative use for Jet fuel
 

I happened to get access to 55 gals of jet fuel, not contaminated, that had to be removed from turbine helicopter (S-76). Does anyone know if this can safely be utilized as fuel for diesel engines without any other additives. I have a New Holland tractor with diesel engine and wondering if I can safely use instead of diesel fuel

We have used it from time to time in various vehicles. If you have a diesel I would put 10-20% Jet A in the tank of the tractor then fill it up with normal diesel.

Do you happen to know if they used Prist in the fuel system? Its a de-icing and "bug killer" used in jet aircraft? Not sure how that would work but feel that if you used it in small enough percentages in the tractor that it would be ok. I know of several people running Jet A in their cars from time to time with no problems...

Joe A

Their diesel car, right? Not their gasoline-powered car.

I will check to see if any Prist has been added. I actually think that your recommendation of cutting on 1 : 5 ratio is the best thing and still allows for safe usage of the fuel, too bad I don't have a turbine Maule.

DD, correct. Actually I know of a lot of people who are putting AvGas in their normal cars but mostly people who work at airports. We have to "sump" the planes before every flight and why waste the fuel we drain out to check for water and debris? Hell no, put it in the car and go faster! As well know several who do the same with Jet A and diesel vehicles but most do not run it straight.

You probably could put Jet A in a car or truck just fine but its not exactly the same as diesel and mixing it would give you the chance to use the fuel as well as giving you some safety margin just in case.

Widgeon, I used to fly a Soloy powered Cessna 206 and loved the plane. Would not stall with power and took off in less than 100 feet with a medium load and bit of wind. Nothing like a turboprop hung on a ex-piston plane to turn it into a monster!

Joe