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I have gotten a good portion of my tank clean by getting a scraper into it from an access panel. The rest I stuck my pressure washer in thru the access panel...
BC
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May 1, 2008
3:26 pm
722
May I ask how often this happens? Why you think it happens? Did you use a convertion kit? What you would do different? Thanks, Jas ... into it ... the ... ...
Jas Marlin
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May 1, 2008
3:40 pm
723
I used a Greasecar kit which I don't recommend. I came to the conclusion that gravity filtering one time thru a 10 or even 5 micron filter is not enough. I...
BC
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May 1, 2008
4:33 pm
724
Are you talking about the filtering system before you put the oil in the car or the filtering system in the car? Thanks, _____ From:...
J. S. Marlin
js_marlin
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May 1, 2008
5:46 pm
725
... car or the filtering system in the car? Before... multiple passes thru a bag filter BEFORE you even put it in the tank. This became necessary as my source...
BC
bill_calderhead
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May 1, 2008
6:24 pm
726
Why are you having to run oil through 5 micron filter multiple times to get it clean enough for use in your vehicle? I run oil thru 10 micron then 5 micron...
Kevin Gregg
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May 1, 2008
6:31 pm
727
... it clean enough for use in your vehicle? I run oil thru 10 micron then 5 micron filters, let it settle a long while and I'm all set. How often do you...
BC
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May 1, 2008
7:01 pm
728
Hi BC, I do not have an access panel, just the filler neck on one side and a 2" threded bung on the other side and a 3/8" drain in the corner under the filler...
stanley shostak
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May 1, 2008
8:42 pm
729
Dear Mr. Dutra, You are correct. My conversion (which will also run on biodiesel or diesel) is not regulated by the EPA, and is as such - illegal. However;...
Elliott Cowand
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May 9, 2008
2:17 am
730
Go Elliott! Don't forget to ask David Duchbag to reconcile for you why it is OK for Prius' to run for free in the electric mode on the public highways but not ...
Ben Giovanelli, CPA
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May 9, 2008
2:25 am
731
Good morning everyone. Wondered if anyone knew anything about, or tried, the stuff being sold on dieselsecret.com ? Supposedly something that can be added to...
Mike Clark
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May 9, 2008
1:46 pm
732
I just heard about the stuff earlier this year. I looked into it and it seems like it is snakeoil. I decided not to use it. I have a straight vegetable oil...
stanley shostak
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May 9, 2008
8:03 pm
733
waste of money. save your money and use gasoline if you want to cheap out. save your engine and do a conversion. ... morning everyone. Wondered if anyone knew...
Super Dave
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May 10, 2008
8:58 pm
734
I've just gotten a '94 GMC Sierra 6.5L Turbo diesel in great condition. I'd love to convert it to WVO/SVO, but the one question that keeps coming to mind is:...
An Astoundingly Ordin...
deppitybob
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May 11, 2008
3:14 am
735
Hi- I haven't had to take my Mercedes (with two tank WVO system) to any shop since I finished conversion a few months ago. Try to get mechanic or shop to...
Kevin Gregg
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May 11, 2008
1:05 pm
736
Hi, I bought my '05 VW Golf TDI to convert in 2006, and converted it immediately. I quickly found out that most of the mechanics and dealerships I approached...
Jennifer
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May 11, 2008
4:00 pm
737
I think it's easier to find a Benz mechanic who'll work on conversions than domestic vehicles. Both Benz mechanics near me are German and already are familiar...
BC
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May 11, 2008
11:40 pm
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I've had great luck with: German Concepts 10599 McKinley Hwy Osceola, IN 46561 574-675-0230 (This is north central Indiana) They've only worked on my...
Collins
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May 12, 2008
3:46 am
739
I live inLas VEgas and have been driving a MErcedes Grease car for 2 years, I've never had trouble finding someone to work on the car. If you use a 2 tank...
Scott Dockswell
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May 12, 2008
8:00 pm
740
Wanted to let all know the South Bat Energy Fair finally came around. My veg car was displayed. Enjoyed talking to attendees and discussing conversions. ...
Elliott Cowand
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May 15, 2008
1:48 am
741
Hey everyone, I am currently in the market for a diesel for a conversion. (if anyone has one or knows of one, let me know) I have been riding my motorcycle...
dwh8417
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May 19, 2008
10:13 pm
742
Hey I'm in Stockbridge. I have an 81 Mercedes I've been "gonna" do something with for about a year now, and it's time to get serious. I'm going to put my own...
Mike Clark
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May 19, 2008
10:17 pm
743
Hey All, Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name's James Basuel (My friends just call me JB) and I'm hailing from the Washington DC Metro area (Maryland...
James Basuel
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May 20, 2008
4:02 am
744
I just wanted to let you know that from what I've read so far on the message boards, a one tank system is likely bad from the standpoint that injecting VO into...
Brian Gallimore
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May 20, 2008
11:14 am
745
Hey JB- Welcome. I live in Balto, MD and drive a 92 Mercedes 300D with the frybrid.com WVO kit. As you know, your first step is to buy a diesel vehicle....
Kevin Gregg
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May 20, 2008
12:20 pm
746
Thanks for the tip. Did you do your own install on the 300D, or did you have an installer do your wrenching for you? Also, is there any organized folks into...
James Basuel
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May 20, 2008
1:19 pm
747
JB- I did my own install. Please see a blog I put online regarding the install. http://home.comcast.net/~kevingregg/greasecar/ I know of 4 or 5 other WVO...
Kevin Gregg
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May 20, 2008
1:30 pm
748
Fantastic! I'll take a look at your blog, and definately will shoot you an e-mail when I'm heading up your way. --jb Kevin Gregg <kevingregg@...>...
James Basuel
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May 20, 2008
1:55 pm
749
DUDE - Don't know if you still have a problem with steady supply - I know it was one of your first blog entries but check out this post from my county's veggie...
James Basuel
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May 20, 2008
2:03 pm
750
Another thing is if the engine is "cold," you have more chance of getting VO mixing with the crankcase oil on the cyl. walls because you are not atomizing the...
jeff w
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May 23, 2008
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