Fuel temps and fuel coolers.

[JJeepyjohn]

Anyone running a fuel temp gauge and if so what temps are you seeing.
And who using a cooler for the fuel?
How hot is too hot and how might it affect timing?
What's your idears/thoughts?

 

[matty169]

I believe there is considerable power to be had by cooling fuel.....

 

[JJeepyjohn]

That's kinda what I'm thinking. Especially after a couple passes and the fuel in the fuel cell is real hot. From what I've seen, flash point on just diesel alone is 126* F. So if it's running 180 degree ish it becomes more volatile.

 

[12vchevydually]

I know of some 1st gen guys using fuel coolers.. I believe it netted a small gain in HP but def helps with pump longevity.

 

[Dman1198]

Some literature I have states that for every 10*F over 100*F engine power decreases by 1%

 

[r-rated diesel]

I've always wondered this same thing myself. After a few passes my fuel cell is hot hot