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I'm no mechanic....parts exchanger, maybe. In my case I'm looking at running wvo in a late model Power Stroke, and I'm a firm believer in really clean fuel...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 1, 2007
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This is a great conversation, I am happy to see all of the participation. Some one may have already asked this but, what about heating the veg oil tank in your...
stanley shostak
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Oct 3, 2007
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What is a heated up-flow system? You can point me to a website or something to look at if it is too much to explain. Thanks - Stan...
stanley shostak
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Oct 3, 2007
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I believe the best setup is not to heat the entire tank, but to have a concentrated heated fuel pickup. This heats the oil just to melting point near the...
Mick Longley
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Oct 4, 2007
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Going by reasoning...not practice; I agree heating only the fuel pick up area instead of the entire tank to me would be a better way. Even if your using the...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 5, 2007
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centrifuge to dewater?????? Zack Hilton <zhilton@...> wrote: Going by reasoning...not practice; I agree heating only the fuel pick up area...
jeff w
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Oct 6, 2007
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What are the problems with using WVO that has emulsified/suspended water? Here is what I have learned from this topic so far: - Free water in WVO is very bad...
Mick Longley
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Oct 6, 2007
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I got the Vormax from Plantdrive.com. There is only one model. I have not seen the Fry to Fuel site. The incinerator is the municipal one and they make ...
Jamie Saccullo
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Oct 7, 2007
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I installed a Voyager 50 gallon system on my 05 F-250 with the 6.0. I had 4 injectors get clogged up and needed to be replaced. I don't know if the oil was ...
Jamie Saccullo
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Oct 7, 2007
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I used a Hot Fox heated fuel pickup. Since the tank is 150 gallons, that was the only practical way to go. Also since the coolant connections are outside the ...
Jamie Saccullo
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Oct 7, 2007
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If it works, I'm listening/reading. Zack...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 8, 2007
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Not only is free water an issue in the tank, diesel engines run on diesel/veggie oil and not on water. But water would cause major damage to the injector pump...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 9, 2007
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Has anyone experienced or know of failure due to suspended water in WVO? What kind of damage to the injection pump will be experienced? I don't think anyone,...
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Oct 10, 2007
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Since I was handed the reighns to moderate this great group, we have seen an increase in membership and activity. I am doing my best keep our group clean and...
venomustill
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Oct 13, 2007
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Indeed, knowledge is power but Einstein once said "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Thank you all for the imagination, knowledge and keen...
MARC ALLEN
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Oct 13, 2007
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Am looking forward to interacting with all of you. Am looking to convert my 81 Mercedes 300D I am planning a home made conversion. I know that most of the kits...
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Oct 14, 2007
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I don't want to sounds like I'm beating a death horse...but a magazine I subscribe to has an advertisement in their last two issue for a filtering system that...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 14, 2007
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The only suggestions I can think of are answers for the technical questions that are related to running a diesel engine on veggie oil. The water removal...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 14, 2007
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Zack, This filter looks alright, and priced at just under $200, I think it falls inline with the pricing of other on-board filters out there. I did see that it...
venomustill
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Oct 15, 2007
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Sure, organization of topics is easier than trying to move in multiple directions. I think you see that in any forum - start on a topic, and by the end, people...
venomustill
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Oct 15, 2007
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Another method filtration/de-watering method that I have heard about is through using water. There is a name for the method but I forget what it is, it may be...
stanley shostak
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Oct 15, 2007
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I would be interested in how others filter as well. Here is my method: Take home the cubies from the restautrants. Let them sit in the corner of the basment...
stanley shostak
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Oct 15, 2007
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Is it absolutely a need to change the fuel pipe from tank to the engine, is it possible to just boost the pressure with a pump at the tank? Jabonet...
jabonet73
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Oct 16, 2007
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That is what I was wondering. Doesn't WVO have the same viscosity of Bio-Diesel when (and only when) it has been heated to the 160-180 degree range? If it...
Zack Hilton
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Oct 18, 2007
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Hi Jabonet, I assume you are going to blend or run a single tank if you are using your existing fuel line from the back of the car to the front. This is ...
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Oct 19, 2007
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Hi All, I am a new member here -- and, I'm new to running VO. Had my kit put on this past August. My question: Can the filter that comes with the kit, that...
trulymadlytoadly
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Oct 27, 2007
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Hi Cindy and group. If I was not handy with tools and car knowledge, I would take it to a trusted mechanic. Maybe he would let you look over his shoulder as he...
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Oct 27, 2007
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Cindy, How are you handling the dewatering part of the deal? As far as filter change, have it done when you change the oil every three thousand miles. That...
MARC ALLEN
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Oct 27, 2007
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Hey there, George and Marc--- Yep, I'm going to look over his shoulder. Small town here, and I've been going to this mechanic's for years. They are great,...
trulymadlytoadly
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Nov 2, 2007
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Hello, It's been recommended to only use SVO in a new conversion. This gives the SVO a chance to flush out the old diesel carbon deposits. How many miles or...
Elliott Cowand
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Nov 14, 2007
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