That is the difference between ASTM standard BioD and crap that some people market as BioD. In the homebrew BioD world, those who properly wash and dry their BioD experience NO fuel line or filter problems after the petroD sludge is cleaned out.
On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:00:24 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is my understanding that the actual formulation of what is > called 'biodiesel' varies quite a bit, depending on what the > base stock was. Also, unless considerable care is used in the > making, some of the alcohol used as part of the process can > remain in the fuel, and it is this alcohol which attacks > the rubber lines. These two factoids could go a long way > towards explaining the wild differences in experiences. > > -- Jim > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work
