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I am not so sure about this either Catweazle, I read an article in one of the truck journals years ago about the unprecedented volume of pump failures on older trucks ( up 60% but of what ?)when this low sulphur fuel came on line. The general consensus then was add oil but it was pointed out by some knob that HMRC would probably kick off about the loss of duty on the fuel/oil mix. I have had no failures but that could well be down to me adding the oil for the old clunkers. Bob

Siamese twins walk into a bar in Canada and park themselves on a bar stool. One of them says to the bartender, "Don't mind us; we're joined at the hip. I'm John, he's Jim. Two Molson beers, draft please." The bartender, feeling slightly awkward, tries to make polite conversation while pouring the beers. "Been on holiday yet, lads?" "Off to England next month," says John. "We go to England every year, rent a car and drive for miles. Don't we, Jim?" Jim agrees. "Ah, England!" says the bartender. "Wonderful country... The history, the beer, the culture..." "Nah, we don't like that British crap," says John. "Hamburgers and Molson's beer, that's us, eh Jim? And we can't stand the English - they're so arrogant and rude." "So why keep going to England?" asks the bartender. "It's the only chance Jim gets to drive."

What while they are shaving john ? Bob

Just when you think you have seen it all:laugh1: Brilliant:001_smile: Bob

I just add ordinary engine oil in the diesel for the oldies. None of it is good for common rail though and its not just the DPF`s , there is nozzle clogging and a drop in power. Have a squint at this 2-Stroke Oil In Diesel ? A Technical Study From the above. The practice of adding 2-stroke oil to diesel is a topic that is enthusiastically discussed and debated by diesel vehicle owners around the world. The consensus of opinion on the ideal blending ratio as per some internet forums is reported to be a 200:1 volume mixture of JASO-FC grade 2-stroke oil in low sulphur diesel. The benefits of this are claimed to be better lubrication of injectors and fuel pumps, improved cetane number resulting in better combustion, and no detrimental effects. As these claims are based on anecdotal evidence, this study aimed to quantify any such effects under scientific laboratory conditions. The motorist’s motivation for following this self-medication advice stems from a perception that low sulphur diesel has inadequate lubrication capabilities in the high-tech fuel pump and fuel injection hardware found in modern diesel engines. The basis for this is not that sulphur itself acts as a lubricant, but rather that trace amounts of polar molecules present in crude-oil give diesel good lubricity properties. It is true that the refinery process used to remove sulphur from diesel also tends to remove these polar molecules. However, it is quite simple to replace the lost polar molecules by adding a lubricity improver additive which is the universal norm for low sulphur diesel practiced by the oil industry throughout the world. This study reviews the industry standard test method for diesel lubricity which is part of SANS 342:2014, the standard governing the sale of diesel in South Africa. A diesel fuel passing this test demonstrates a high level of lubricity and adequate protection of modern diesel injection equipment. A number of test fuels were blended with and without 2-stroke oil and tested according to this method. An additional diesel lubricity test method known to be representative of diesel fuel pump wear was also used to confirm the results. The study also tested the cetane number of the same fuels to quantify any cetane benefit derived from 2-stroke oil in diesel. The 2-stroke oils used in the study were also analysed for metal content and high levels of zinc and other metals were found in the oils tested. The study also included engine dynamometer testing using a modern common rail passenger car diesel engine. Engine performance and emissions were compared under laboratory conditions. Common rail injector fouling tests were also run to compare low sulphur diesel to the same fuel dosed with 2-stroke oil. The results of the study support a view that the practice of dosing diesel with 2-stroke oil is surprisingly ineffective in terms of lubricity and cetane improvements. Engine performance, fuel consumption and emissions were also unchanged; however the use of 2-stroke oil in diesel is potentially harmful to modern diesel injection equipment. Trace amounts of zinc, an element which is found in most 2-stroke oils, are well known to cause injector nozzle fouling and the study measured high levels of injector fouling when the test engine was running on diesel dosed with 2-stroke oil. While the oil industry may not mind the additional revenue from the sale of 2-stroke oil with each tank of diesel, this study demonstrated that it is not in the best interest of the user to do so. 2-stroke oil, 2SO, lubricity, diesel, injector fouling

As far as I know things have moved on and all diesel is now low sulphur ,the only real difference is the dye.I know Shell and the like have fancy blends but the base fuel is the same. I too run some old clunkers that benefit from a drop of oil mixed in to keep the pumps lubricated but you have to be careful not to put this into modern machines with common rail injection. Bob

Was there not a lad looking for chainsaw trousers the same size as these ? Bob

Need to be quick Jon

Threads gone dead so have a Twix Jon Bob

Bottom line here is no water means no freezing of diesel and no bugs. No water in diesel is virtually impossible so bung a bit of kerosene or petrol in the main holding tank and there will be no problems, keep the tank tipped back so the tank holds the water and drain this off periodically.If your squirt is in barrels lay them down to keep the water off the top or leave an old rag drapsed over the barrel and down the side, the water will find its way off the top of the barrel down the rag. Places like Canada that get minus plenty have a wintergrade diesel, its virtually kerosene bar about one point. There is always this if in doubt http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/maintenance-help/94633-nifty-fuel-water-test.html Bob

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The ad for the 130 would suggest yours has a problem Orchard. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197426&stc=1&d=1453587402

I cant vouch for the arborist but the only chippers that I have seen that can hit and ram the chip hard against the headboard of our trailer are the Greenmech 9" tracked belonging to a subby, our old Vermmer and Morbark WTC. Non of our Timberwolf chippers get close nor does a 9" jensen.

That sounds like a good Idea, I have already ordered the single leaf but when that breaks it can have the conversion. Bob

Its well worth going for the HD thrust bearing carrier as well, those plastic ones melt in heavy traffic FTC5200HD | Clutch release bearing - Heavy Duty - Paddock Spares And as mentioned the HD clutch arm Heavy-Duty Clutch Release Arm Kit - Britpart FTC2957HD at www.rimmerbros.co.uk The clutch itself gives few problems , its one of these two pieces that let go normally. Bob

Still have plenty to do by hand Paddy, we cant trash the footpaths or rights of way through these places with machinery so there is plenty to cut and chip by hand.

We mulched this area twelve months ago and this regen has popped up, not a huge problem to follow up with backpacks at a later date. Its not bad when you consider some of these area`s were choked up with Rhody to height of thirty feet.

We clear hundreds of acres a year and no chemicals are used at the time, if its rake and burn , cut/chipped or mulched the regen gets sprayed off the following years as part of a program. Bob

Sounds like its time to clean out the tanks and barrels Johny. Without the water you should not really need all the other Gizmos. This gear is worth a look http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/maintenance-help/94633-nifty-fuel-water-test.html Bob

Are you going to run a stack on the exhaust Ian? Bob

I purchased one of these thinking I would vacuum up the sawdust, waste of time:thumbdown: SH 86 C-E - Comfortable and convenient with STIHL ErgoStart (E) Bob

Agriaffaires are a good source of gear like this, Euro is on its @rse so its a good time to buy. A pallet from France to your door is cheap.Just thoughts winch - MachineryZone Bob

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197298&stc=1&d=1453371996 Never had the luxury of a telehandler I the same problem with one in the woods today Johny except a stump ripped off the fitting on the ram:thumbdown: Had to use a makeshift ramp to get under the poxy thing Why are there no belly plates on these Jensen chippers? With the tracks sinking into the forest floor there is zero clearance under the chipper so just about anything can get in there and rip bits off. Not impressed.

I have been looking at the bills coming in for some of the bits to repair the ones I have started on and other than some of the bigger saws they are not economical repairs. At least 75% of them are going to get broken for spares, that or I start buying some of the non genuine plastics, barrels and clutch assemblies. Bob

Jon your doing well mate:thumbup1:, you have managed 89 posts in 2 days so you should be up to 60,000 posts by Thursday February 8, 2018.:thumbup1: Get busy Jon :thumbup1: Bob:laugh1: