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Does any one have any pics of thier tanks before they closed them up. Also I would like to have a temp gauge for the grease tank does anyone have any...
greasel70
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Jul 12, 2004
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Hi, I'm Bobby. I am interested in the possibility of getting oil from algae. There was a government study that said it is feasible to replace all imported...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Jul 23, 2004
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This group has an area to place pictures for everyone to see. I hope member take advantage of the group's feature to help each other. To put a picture up, see ...
Bruce {EVangel} Parme...
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Jul 26, 2004
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Hello All, Im glad to join a growing number of VOV owners out there. This last week I bought a 6.2 liter Chevy Suburban im hoping to convert to SVO. Im located...
Mick Longley
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Nov 9, 2004
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Mick, I just stumbled across a website that may be the answer to your prayers or it may be hookum: http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/bioD.html I'm attending a...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Nov 9, 2004
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I know there was a problem with the diesel engine they tried to convert from a gas 350ci. Supposedly they just swapped the cylinder head and called it a...
Mick Longley
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Nov 9, 2004
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Im wondering if anyone has had experience with an all inclusive kit conversion or if everyone is running a DIY system. At first I wanted to go DIY but am...
Mick Longley
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Nov 10, 2004
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Mick, The leading one is Esbitt (from Germany). There is also Greasecar. These people claim you don't need a conversion, just process your WVO with their...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Nov 10, 2004
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Mick, the attachment has a variety of URLs refering to various aspects of SVO usage. If you have trouble recieving it, let me know and I will resend it ...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Nov 15, 2004
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Bobby, I didnt see the link. Just an update, I recieved my GMC Suburban the other day and im starting to get more serious about just buying a WVO kit. I was...
Mick Longley
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Nov 16, 2004
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Mick, I just ran into what may be a good link for you: http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=4476 09751&f=159605551&m=347104314 Good luck Bobby PS I...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Nov 26, 2004
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Hello All, Just a quick note to say hello. I've just joined the veggy vechicle group and looking forward to the discussion. I am working on converting a 1985...
Patrick Enright
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Jan 13, 2005
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welcome aboard, patrick. I guess by air leak, you are getting air into the fuel system? The easy method is usually to run the system and look for dripping...
Super Dave
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Jan 14, 2005
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Super Dave, Thanks for the reply and suggestions. Yes, I am getting air into the veggie fuel line on the suction side of the fuel pump. The kit I installed...
Patrick Enright
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Jan 15, 2005
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Another kit that looks very professional to me is the Neoteric kit. Ive done some research and thats what I am going to eventually install on my GMC Suburban. ...
Mick Longley
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Jan 16, 2005
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Are you sure you are getting new air in? Maybe this is air that is trapped in the recirculation loop. What does the system have for purging air? There...
Super Dave
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Jan 16, 2005
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did you get the air leak problem sorted out? How is the car running? my current and only problem is a fuel line in the back that is weeping a little. There...
Super Dave
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Feb 17, 2005
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Sorry for slow response, been busy. I have not fixed the air leak yet. It has been pretty cold in the garage, so hard to get motivated. I'm planning to...
Patrick Enright
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Mar 8, 2005
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I'm a brand new member from South Texas. I've got a 2002 VW Golf TDI I'd like to change over to VO. Not being mechanically inclined, I'm a bit confused as to ...
debra wendell
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Mar 18, 2005
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hi Debra, lots of good questions. The biggest problem is there are no hard and fast rules for the best system for each car. Your best bet is probably to find...
Super Dave
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Mar 20, 2005
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Debra, I agree with much of what Super Dave said - some added thoughts: There is also the Elsbett conversion. They make both single tank and two tank systems....
Bobby Yates Emory
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Mar 20, 2005
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thanks, dave, for all the great advice and links! i'll check into those companies you listed. debra ... Infinite love is the only truth. Everything else is an...
debra wendell
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Mar 21, 2005
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Debra, Dave and Bobby provided some great info, so I don't have a ton to add. I am doing the same type of research since I want to convert my 2004 jetta tdi...
Patrick Enright
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Mar 21, 2005
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Hi people. My name is Rob, I have an '82 Benz 300D running on WVO. A guy named Brian converted it using only an in-line filter/heater, so it's a single tank ...
Good Doggie
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Apr 25, 2005
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Hi all. I have just converted my 84 Mercedes 300d to a two tank system. I am using parts of the noteric kit, and parts that I got from various places like...
greg
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Jun 16, 2005
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Everything I've heard, from people actually using it... and I use it myself, says that soy is just dandy. In fact even hydrogenated isn't necessarily bad but...
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Jun 16, 2005
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Hi everyone, My name is Jamie and I own an 85 Ford E-350 van with an 89 7.3L, non turbo. I have a Greasel kit installed. I have over 10,000 miles on veggie,...
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Jun 17, 2005
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Greg, The Germans grow rapeseed oil (for climatic reasons) rather than soy oil. They have done the most testing and certification of SVO and bio-diesel. Since...
Bobby Yates Emory
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Jun 17, 2005
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So many possibilities, I can only guess. Clogged injectors.... sounds like a filter issue to me at first guess. Lift pump... wonder what exactly about it went...
Bill Calderhead
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Jun 17, 2005
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I don't think it's a filter issue. I live in warm South Florida. I let the oil settle for at least a month then filter into the tank through .5 micron filter...
Jamie Saccullo
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