Note that the MB engines are NOT multifuel vehicles!

A B52 will run on all sorts of fuel, but JP4 gives the best power and weighs less -- not that its safe to use or anything.

Jet A is NOT "more refined" kerosene, it's a different product, made up of different hydrocarbons. Some are the same, mostly the part you smell, but it doesn't have the same characteristics, and MB specifically recommends against using straight kerosene, let alone a ligher hydrocarbon mix. For one thing, a 617 won't start with diddly on it, and will be way down on power (less BTU per volume of fuel).

I'd check with MB or a diesel service before running the stuff, it's not worth a ruined IP.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!