gas + diesel = much smoke

[clay diggs]

Fuel transporter for Murphy Gas at Walmart topped off the gas tanks with diesel fuel and I was lucky enough to get a full tankful in my B2C. I put in 16 gallons, it holds 16 1/2 gallons. Got it out, everything cleaned out and fresh gas in it - runs good again. Anyone know of any lasting effects of running diesel in your vehicle? I ran it about 100 miles. Thank you. Clay

[Niel Hoback]

It can't be good for your catalytic converter, but just try to concentrate on how well your cylinder walls and rings have been lubricated. I wouldn't expect it hurt anything seriously.

[1941Rick]

No harm going that way....reverse it and look out....diesels don't take gas very well

[Jerry Roberts]

And he doesn't have a catalytic converter on his pilot house truck so no problems . Did you experience hard starting , low power , with the wrong fuel ?

[clay diggs]

Thanks for all the comments. The truck actually ran very well. On these cold mornings, it took more choke than usual and had to run the choke longer. Also had some hesitation when downshifting to 2nd. Everything seems to be in good order and running great. Clay

[thrashingcows]

I good friend of mine lent his truck out to a guy, 78 Chevy 1 ton. It had dual tanks and the guy thought it was a diesel so he filled up the one empty tank with diesel. My friend not wanting to waste the fuel decided to mix it 50/50 with gas. His symptoms were much like you describe....no lasting damage.

[BobT-47P15]

Judging from the title of your post, Clay, your pickup must have

produced a bit of diesel smoke.