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I have been following the several posts now regarding this extending idling issue. On and off construction sites, my X is started,runs and idles ALL day, gets shutdown at night. It is just a baby now and I do not want to hurt it. Any suggestions?
CAN SOMEONE DEFINE "WET STACKING" FOR ME....PLEASE.....
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Wet stacking is caused by incomplete combustion. When the engine is cool, the fuel does not get totally burnt. This unburnt fuel can lacquer, or build up on, the exhaust valves, eventually causing the valves not to seat fully.
Read here:
http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbt...ue#Post1148561
Wet stacking is POSSIBLE in PSD, but a rare occurrence. To get the engine cool enough, the outside temp must be pretty low. During non-winter months (in most parts of the country), even at idle, the engine will not cool down enough to cause a wet stacking concern.
If you are really concerned about this, run a good detergent additive, such as Stanadyne Lubricity Formula or Power Service DieselKleen in the Summer, and the Standadyne or Power Service product with anti-gel in the winter (I forget the names).
The other option is to install the AIC (auxillary idle controller). This lets you "idle" the engine at higher rpms so that the engine temp does not drop too low. The AIC may be just the ticket for your situation.
