LSD has been used for some while I am told, news to me really and I have never touched the stuff!
LSD? means Low Sulpher Diesel which now has a low sulpher content of just 50 ppm, which is short for parts per million. The old stuff has a whopping 500 ppm by the way.
I was at the local Shell petrol staion buying unleaded fuel for a back to back outboard test, soon to be published here as a U Tube clip, so keep looking in. We will test a fifty one year old 3.5hp British Seagull outboard against a much newer Yamaha 5hp and a Mercury 2.5hp, plus a British Seagull 4.5hp motor to get a decent cross reference.
LSD? should I change to it?
Justin dug around and found this for starters.
Roy – there alerts for leaking seals, fuel pump problems, and slightly reduced lubricity for LSD with older engines. Yanmar recommends an additive for some of this. While its not a big issue – its not a pure win going to LSD on marine engines yet. I believe from 2014 new marine diesels will be designed for LSD
More on this just now.
Taken from this link http://dec.alaska.gov/air/anpms/ulsd/ulsd-q&a.htm
Many thanks!
Roy
LSD? means Low Sulpher Diesel which now has a low sulpher content of just 50 ppm, which is short for parts per million. The old stuff has a whopping 500 ppm by the way.
LSD? should I change to it?
Justin dug around and found this for starters.
Roy – there alerts for leaking seals, fuel pump problems, and slightly reduced lubricity for LSD with older engines. Yanmar recommends an additive for some of this. While its not a big issue – its not a pure win going to LSD on marine engines yet. I believe from 2014 new marine diesels will be designed for LSD
More on this just now.
Taken from this link http://dec.alaska.gov/air/anpms/ulsd/ulsd-q&a.htm
Many thanks!
Will my old diesel engines run on ultra-low sulfur diesel?
Older vehicles and equipment will run on ultra-low sulfur diesel and will experience a small reduction in particulate matter. Operators of old diesel engines may want to replace gaskets and seals as very old gaskets shrink and leak when running on low sulfur fuels. However, EPA and the Engine Manufacturers Association do not anticipate problems burning ultra-low sulfur diesel in old engines. On the other hand, vehicles and equipment outfitted with new emission control technology ( e.g. diesel vehicles with 2007 model year and later engines can fail if run on the high sulfur diesel fuel). ends.
For myself, I will continue with the old diesel fuel, its best for the engine and its also a lower cost!
For myself, I will continue with the old diesel fuel, its best for the engine and its also a lower cost!
Roy
