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Old 01-21-2008, 06:24 PM
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Need help stuck in the middle of no mans land

Working in the oil fields of wyoming 80 miles from anything that looks like pavement. Temp. dropped to -25 below 0 last night woke up this mourning to start my 2005 f-250 king ranch. the truck just turned over would not fire cranked on it until i killed the battery.not a problem my buddy's got j-cables still no go after the jump start i'm suspecting gelled fuel? the truck was apparently build with no block heater ( thanks ford) and i've been to busy to let the truck go for a 2 day repair. So if it is gelled fuel what can i do to un freeze it. I tow the truck to the nearest town 80 miles but thats to easy. i need to try to fix it here at the oil rig. any suggestions?????? I have propane blow torches,steam heaters from the rig, a battery charger and a hand full of tools. no heated garage with tile floors. so if we have any back *** back yard mechinics out there i need the help........thanks ya all
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:27 PM
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there is an additive i believe called diesel 911 its for that prob i carry one in my door just incase.
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:29 PM
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You might try some additive in your fuel to keep it from gelling...
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:29 PM
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oh i diddnt read you cant go to town sorry, I might try the steam or any type of heater. hope someone will come on that knows.
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:32 PM
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PM me your number!!! Ill help ya..i have a few ideas....
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:32 PM
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Thanks for your help i'm thinking the same thing, using the steam heaters off the oil rig. thanks for your service to our country too.
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:34 PM
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Thank you and good luck id give mark a call he will be the most assistance.
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Old 01-21-2008, 06:35 PM
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You will need a new set of fuel filters as well.
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