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08-02-2010, 01:30 AM

MauleOne

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#1 Heating Oil

I run twin IDI 7.3 in a boat.

Think they would run ok on #1 heating oil. It would save me almost a buck a gallon.

No rules for boats to burn ULS fuel.

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08-02-2010, 12:20 PM

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Don't have a clue on your engine, but #1 is kerosene. #2 is diesel. The reason it's cheaper for home use is lack of road taxes. If that helps any.

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08-04-2010, 12:49 AM

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Heating oil usually doesn't have the lubricity additives that diesel fuel has.

Over time, it could wear on your pump and injectors.

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