Re: [Biofuel] Happy happy!

2008-12-24 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Happy Christmas to you Keith Midori and everyone on the list...have a good one!!! If you don't celebrate Christmas...well just have a great time off while everyone else is!!! May next year bring some worldwide sanity. I'll second that!! Cheers everyone.(supping a dram of Scotland's

Re: [Biofuel] Bloody outrage

2007-08-17 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Mike, all. Glad your experience was Ok. I'm in the UK a few years ago my dad had a nasty stroke, he waited on an ambulance trolley in AE for 7 hrs for a bed in a ward, he devoted his working life to the NHS as a brilliant ophthalmologist! I do have to say that sometimes our NHS may not be

Re: [Biofuel] Tetrasilver

2007-01-26 Thread malcolm maclure
The drug companies who want to sell AZT and other such big money treatments, that incidentally have been shown to be much less effective with more severe side effects than tetrasilvertetroxide. Sad but true! Malcolm _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [Biofuel] I.D. Cards and Rifers

2007-01-22 Thread malcolm maclure
Hey D, you missed something out there when you talk about apathy / sleeping, that's stupidity! (Not that I would apply that to all in the US certainly not those on this list, so no offence intended guys!!) But the link below is a testament to the successful job a succession of US governments

Re: [Biofuel] Part of atlantic current halted for ten days in 2004 - alarms scientists

2007-01-13 Thread malcolm maclure
Scary stuff - some are saying we're wrong about global warming! (shakes head in despair!) Regards Malcolm http://lotusinthemud.typepad.com/sujatin/2006/10/part_of_atlanti.html Part of atlantic current halted for ten days - alarms scientists . No new ice age yet, but Gulf

Re: [Biofuel] Central heating systems using multiple heat sources

2006-12-04 Thread malcolm maclure
with these systems is to have a large volume tank so you can get the heat of the solar stored for the night when it is needed. G'Luk Jim Jim - Original Message - From: malcolm maclure mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 5:26

Re: [Biofuel] Central heating systems using multiple heat sources

2006-12-02 Thread malcolm maclure
Hello folks, not piped up for a while been busy - but regards to Keith, Midori and everyone, hope you are all doing well!! I have searched the archive but I think I may not be using the right keywords or too many keywords resulting in lots of wvo references etc - I've searched the net but all I

Re: [Biofuel] Trash Talk

2006-07-21 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
We should render them down for the fat first!! Can't waste good bio. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Street Sent: 21 July 2006 14:07 To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Trash Talk How much energy could

Re: [Biofuel] Nettle Juice

2006-04-18 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
The juice from rhubarb leaves, boiled up strained, is supposed to make a good natural insecticide too, just don't use the boiling pan for food again! Nettles contain methanoic acid (formic acid)- that's the irritant / insecticide. But rhubarb leaves contain mainly oxalic acid malic acid.

Re: [Biofuel] Small oil press

2006-03-26 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Hi Keith The blue-green stuff in the other bottle is a lamp oil heater to heat the press to increase oil extraction. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 26 March 2006 15:19 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Value of olives olive oil?

2006-03-04 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Does anyone have any idea what the market value of olives olive oil are at the farm gate in Euros. We're looking at buying a place in Spain with 3000 sq m of groves, so I'm trying to work out the affordability. I've found lots of great info on growing olives including maintenance costs but

Re: [Biofuel] Value of olives olive oil?

2006-03-04 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Hi Hakan, thanks for your reply, The trees are mature, but I have not been told how mature. Given the productive lifespan of olives there is a good chance they are still producing well, this is why I am trying to establish the potential income from the 3K sq m. The information I have to date

Re: [Biofuel] Value of olives olive oil?

2006-03-04 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
. My guess is your getting a patch of maybe 100 trees. If they are mature trees they should produce about 50 kilos per tree. What type of olive trees are they? Tom Irwin From: MALCOLM MACLURE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12

Re: [Biofuel] This is not a joke.

2006-03-02 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Perhaps the date falling on April fools day could be capitalised upon to demonstrate how much of a joke the US government has become in its standing for democracy, freedom.. Malcolm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nigel Kelly Sent: 02 March 2006

Re: [Biofuel] Presidents Ransom

2006-03-01 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Presidents Ransom A driver is stuck in a traffic jam on the highway. Nothing is moving. Suddenly a man knocks on the window. The driver rolls down his window and asks, What happened Terrorists kidnapped President Bush and are asking for a $10 billion ransom. Otherwise they are

Re: [Biofuel] A wealth of manuals

2006-02-28 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Hi all, I'm getting 50kb/s - which means total download time of around 8 days, assuming that rate is maintained which I doubt during the day. We'll see. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Logan Vilas Sent: 01 March 2006 01:58 To:

Re: [Biofuel] Cooking oil isn't just for diesels anymore.

2006-01-20 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Someone should have told them that's not how you make fish chips -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Petrillo Sent: 19 January 2006 22:25 To: Biofuel list Subject: [Biofuel] Cooking oil isn't just for diesels anymore. I wouldn't

Re: [Biofuel] Dewatering with vacuum.

2006-01-20 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
your name sounds very familiar to me. Are you in Ontario? Joe MALCOLM MACLURE wrote: I have extensive vapour pressure tables prepared by the SmithsonionInstitution, if it's any use to someone.If anyone would like a scan I will e-mail it to you. It should print out okon a standard laser or a good

Re: [Biofuel] NIMBY needs a sock stuffed in it relative to wind/alternative energy

2006-01-18 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
I wholeheartedly agree Todd. At least with wind turbines, should we ever discover the means to harness cold fusion or similar clean source, all the turbines could be dismantled recycled, returning the land back to what it was - relatively unscathed. Not the same story with nuclear. Malcolm

Re: [Biofuel] NIMBY needs a sock stuffed in itrelativeto wind/alternative energy

2006-01-18 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
I rest my case Chris Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris lloyd Sent: 18 January 2006 22:37 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] NIMBY needs a sock stuffed in itrelativeto wind/alternative energy At least

Re: [Biofuel] Dewatering with vacuum.

2006-01-18 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
I have extensive vapour pressure tables prepared by the Smithsonion Institution, if it's any use to someone. If anyone would like a scan I will e-mail it to you. It should print out ok on a standard laser or a good inkjet. Regards Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: Vegetable oil for machining coolant

2005-10-20 Thread malcolm maclure
Keith, That link doesn't seem to work, Google recognises it but it won't load for me, shame - I'd be interested to see it. Best regards Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 20 October 2005 18:28 To:

[Biofuel] Morality test for you all

2005-09-17 Thread malcolm maclure
This is a tough one Check this - Morality Test:

Re: [Biofuel] Morality test for you all

2005-09-17 Thread malcolm maclure
a while ago and we came to the consensus that we would save the Bastard if he would promiss to get out of politics an recluses him self in a far away Mountainmonastry and keep quiet there! F.F. - Original Message - From: malcolm maclure To: Biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] Bush: What didn't go right?

2005-09-13 Thread malcolm maclure
Nice one Joe!!! Have passed it on to a buddy of mine who is a very active bush-basher on the net, so your creation will surely be flooding round the world, hehe. Do some more J Malcolm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Street Sent: 13

Re: [Biofuel] Bush: What didn't go right?

2005-09-13 Thread malcolm maclure
! I'm already working on it :-D malcolm maclure wrote: Nice one Joe!!! Have passed it on to a buddy of mine who is a very active bush-basher on the net, so your creation will surely be flooding round the world, hehe. Do some more J Malcolm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: [Biofuel] biodiesel and diesel engine???

2005-09-07 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Karn, Sounds like your BD is just right, you may have some water in it so you should remove it. To test your product do a shake test with water in a 1l bottle, if it separates ok quickly without the formation of other layers, your BD is fine. What you haven't told us is what year/ make of

Re: [Biofuel] thanks

2005-08-26 Thread malcolm maclure
Stelios, Many congratulations!! The world needs guys like you I think you have made a wise choice for a career. I would wish you all the very best of luck, but you don't need it - you're well on the way already!! :-) WELL DONE!!! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Biofuel] Feeling of humiliation and lack of power

2005-08-11 Thread malcolm maclure
Hakan, Sorry to here the news of your loss, I know how you are feeling, we live in a city with our fair share of drug crime problems. We have had 3 break-ins I have lost tools that I use for work etc. There is nothing worse than that feeling of intrusion violation; I hope you can

RE: [Biofuel] Cornell on ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen energy efficiencies

2005-08-04 Thread malcolm maclure
Todd, I see what you're saying on the energy output side but the main problem with methanol is that it has a tendency to attack the castings in carburettors. I know because I used methanol in my lawn mower, after a while the jets became blocked with white stuff, I presume Aluminium oxide. So till

RE: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-08-01 Thread malcolm maclure
Lol, n1 Mike J From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Redler Sent: 01 August 2005 13:30 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country In poor taste? Maybe. I liked it anyway just because

RE: [Biofuel] Science Under Siege

2005-07-26 Thread malcolm maclure
Oh sorry Keith, I couldn't find that one, my apologies, I will endeavour to search harder next time :-) Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 26 July 2005 04:13 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: RE:

RE: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-07-25 Thread malcolm maclure
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country malcolm maclure wrote: I couldn't resist posting this. Malcolm all the Ivy and * * Seven Sister schools, plus Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Cal Tech and MIT. * a) plus Harvard and Yale? Did

RE: [Biofuel] Science Under Siege

2005-07-25 Thread malcolm maclure
I posted about this in March but I dont think anyone believed me as no one seemed to reply. http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/msg44706.html Im still shaking my head in disbelief.. Regards Malcolm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-07-24 Thread malcolm maclure
I couldnt resist posting this. Malcolm NEW CALIFORNIA BLUE STATES NATION! Dear Red States We're ticked off at the way you've treated California, and we've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us.

RE: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-21 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Greg, all It's interesting you mention: Bio Methane generally has to be scrubbed of CO2 and H2S, before it is useable in any great amount, but, once the H2S and CO2 have been removed, Bio Methane can be used just like NG (at lower pressure unless you use a compressor to raise the pressure).

RE: [Biofuel] (no subject)

2005-07-05 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Alex, your asking your question in the right place! I have a 90 Range Rover Classic that was converted from 3.9 petrol to 300TDi before I got it, not very well I might add, I suspect the previous owner had run it on kero too as the diesel pump was knackered (clouds of black smoke)

RE: [Biofuel] Corolla's Fuel Pump

2005-06-22 Thread malcolm maclure
Hello Filipe, Keith, Doug all. If your BioD is properly made (i.e. a complete reaction) , more importantly well washed (typically 3 or 4 washes) I see no reason to fear pump failure even in early pumps. The car companies say otherwise to cover their backs, likewise the oil companies want you to

RE: [Biofuel] bubble WASHING and oxidation.

2005-06-18 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Shane, Good idea, in principle, however the energy used by the gas Co. to compress distribute your N2 or CO2 is really a waste when simple agitation washing would suffice, assuming your fuel to be washed is well made of course. Don't forget, unless you have your own water supply, energy has

[Biofuel] RE:Confessions of an American Ex-Patriot - Interesting essay

2005-06-16 Thread malcolm maclure
Long but worth the read - food for thought for the entire developed world!! http://www.eoni.com/~visionquest/library/confessions.html Confessions of an American Ex-Patriot It all began about a year ago. I had just finished watching the morning news over a cup of coffee, and nothing felt

RE: [Biofuel] This will make you smile

2005-06-16 Thread malcolm maclure
http://storewars.org/flash/index.html Malcolm ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

RE: [Biofuel] This will make you smile

2005-06-15 Thread malcolm maclure
http://storewars.org/flash/index.html Malcolm ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Acetone as gasoline additive tests - Phase II

2005-05-05 Thread malcolm maclure
Well I have a result for you all - but not as you would expect: NO ACETONE 39.4l petrol used Miles covered = 186.9 mpg = 21.35 WITH ACETONE 42.73l petrol used Miles covered = 185.6 Mpg = 19.55 Obviously measuring over 186 miles is nowhere near sufficient in terms of scientific

RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Acetone as gasoline additive tests - Phase II

2005-04-30 Thread malcolm maclure
Doing an mpg test at the moment Keith, another 130 miles to do before I can report back. What I will say is that the engine seems to be running a little smoother, quieter with a bit more power - not very quantitative I know. One observation I've made is that the engine before was running rich -

RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: Acetone as gasoline additive tests - Phase II

2005-04-30 Thread malcolm maclure
Hello Keith, Mike et al It goes well thanks...busy as ever. Acetone's a better subject than acetylene eh? LOL! (Phew!) By the way, we took that tank back to that engineer, and he wasn't at all perturbed by what we told him. Oh, he said. Hm. Beware of certain engineers bearing gifts.

RE: [Biofuel] biofuel, waste engine oil

2005-04-15 Thread malcolm maclure
I take all my used oil, be it engine, or transmission oil to our local dump, now renamed recycling centre lol, well it's a step in the right direction I guess. They have a large tank you just pour it in. It's then reprocessed to be used again - a far better more efficient environmental approach

RE: [Biofuel] 2 - Mother Earth News burners and glycerine by-product

2005-04-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Hello Keith, I'm glad I piped up there, one health scare in a month is enough for anybody eh? :-) I think there isn't really a sound plan here unless you intend to cut it under water, scuba gear all. My acetylene bottle is 140cm tall x 24cm diam = 64l in volume (approx) Say 2/3 of the bottle

RE: [Biofuel] 2 - Mother Earth News burners and glycerine by-product

2005-04-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Keith, I'm glad to hear you've decided against doing a bit of backyard bomb disposal!!! Nothing's cheap in Japan, it's either expensive or free (gomi, junk). Actually not quite true, there's quite a lot of stuff from China here now, good quality, low prices, made for Japanese companies

RE: [Biofuel] 2 - Mother Earth News burners and glycerine by-product

2005-04-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Hello Tim, They have a porous plug at the top of the cylinder to contain the acetylene. But no complete liner to my knowledge, the books I have are old though so things may have changed. In one respect for sure cylinders have changed, the old cylinders used to have a safety valve at the base,

RE: [Biofuel] 2 - Mother Earth News burners and glycerine by-product

2005-04-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Bob, Although acetone is miscible with water I think the packing material in the cylinder would prevent the water reaching anywhere significant into it, let alone the bottom of the cylinder, leaving an unflushed pocket of unknown size. Still risky in my view. Not recommended. Regards

RE: [Biofuel] Kerosene

2005-04-07 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Chris, Certainly blend it with bioD - I would tend to have a higher proportion of bioD than 50/50 though, just to be safe. On no account use straight kero - in time it will wreck your diesel pump as it does not have the lubrication properties of dinoD or bioD. Kero will not work in a petrol

RE: [Biofuel] Kerosene

2005-04-07 Thread malcolm maclure
Lol Keith! Sorry, it's a symptom of being a member of such a multi cultural list :-) Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 07 April 2005 16:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Kerosene Hi Malcolm and

RE: [Biofuel] 2 - Mother Earth News burners and glycerine by-product

2005-04-07 Thread malcolm maclure
Point of safety I'll build another burner unit like the adapted Mother Earth burner described in the previous post, with a forced-air supply like the first one, but much smaller. I've got an empty acetylene tank (oxy-acetylene) about 9 diameter, and I'll use that, cut down, I wouldn't

RE: [OFF TOPIC] Re: [Biofuel] Re: The Energy Crunch To Come

2005-04-02 Thread malcolm maclure
Won't argue with your figures, I ain't a historian so please if anyone knows different please say so, but to my knowledge the assistance provided by the US to Britain during WWII was not free. It had to be paid back, at least in part, which is why rationing continued in Britain for so long, well

RE: [Biofuel] The Lutec over unity device

2005-04-01 Thread malcolm maclure
Lol, love it...ermI'm a misguided prattI'll subscribe where do I sign..:-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 01 April 2005 20:43 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] The Lutec over unity

RE: [Biofuel] Where's Keith?

2005-03-29 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Keith, I've been away doing a few pre Easter antique fairs - didn't find out about your trip to H till tonight - you being overdoing it again? Tut tut!!at your age:-)^ Seriously, hope you're feeling better on the road to recovery - powered by BioD I hope...:-) Take care friend -

RE: [Biofuel] Problems with the Biofuel list

2005-03-26 Thread malcolm maclure
Martin, don't be so hard on yourself m8!!! As others have said you have done what you could with what you had - isn't that what we here are all well accustomed to do? If something doesn't work quite right - we adapt. I feel a sense of responsibility now for the fact that the web space I had

RE: [Biofuel] Goodbye to two friends BP Amoco Texas City Refinery

2005-03-26 Thread malcolm maclure
Mike, my thoughts are with you! I lost a family friend, more of an uncle in the Piper Alpha disaster when I was in my teens. Then a couple of years later lost a cousin who fell from a crane, again working on a rig. It's a dangerous business all too often lessons are learned when it's too late

RE: [Biofuel] Biofuel and my home oil furnace.

2005-03-19 Thread malcolm maclure
Hi Tim, Something I did forget to mention You might want to look into changing the jet aperture on the burner (should be a simple case of buying a correct sized part swapping) The reason being the viscosity difference between heating Dino oil BioD. Sorry I can't give exact specs - I've

RE: [Biofuel] testing

2005-03-12 Thread malcolm maclure
Got it m8y -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Klingensmith Sent: 11 March 2005 20:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] testing this is a test ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL

RE: [Biofuel] Diesel engines

2005-03-09 Thread malcolm maclure
Yep, just seen a Nissan engine box to fit a Range Rover go for £200 on Ebay. Not bad considering Land Rover 300TDi's can go for 2 or 3 times that. Malcolm Let me add my 2 cents. Ebay has had a few of the below mentioned engines for sale recently. Keep an eye open there. - Original

[Biofuel] CODEX ALIMENTARIS ENDS U.S. SUPPLEMENTS IN JUNE 2005

2005-03-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Off topic in a way - but another instance of Big Business set hell bent at fleecing us all even more. Greed really does know no limits does it? *shakes head in despair* Regards to all Malcolm CODEX ALIMENTARIS ENDS U.S. SUPPLEMENTS IN JUNE 2005 By Dr. James

RE: [Biofuel] WVO in central heating burners

2005-02-18 Thread malcolm maclure
How about stainless steel? Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andreas W Ohnsorge Sent: 18 February 2005 11:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] WVO in central heating burners Currently I am running my central heating on

RE: [Biofuel] water wash emulsification

2005-01-31 Thread malcolm maclure
Fox, What rate of salt do you use? how many washes containing salt do you use per batch. I only ask because I can get WVO / animal fats mixed, by the barrel but shyed away from it because of soaps gelling probs in winter. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Bible, Koran Torah Thumping, not to mention other general sheeple tricks was Re: [Biofuel] aboutGod

2004-11-11 Thread malcolm maclure
Well said Todd!! I'm not religious, have nothing against people that are. I just think god, Darwin and all such contentious issues that people have a tendency to form distinct opinions on should kept them just as that - opinions. Not some sort of power to coerce others with differing thoughts

RE: [Biofuel] Problems with List

2004-09-18 Thread malcolm maclure
Keith, I received a mail today with an attachment, it was just for the links to JTF, archives etc. But I did think it odd. Bestest regards Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: 16 September 2004 19:26 To: [EMAIL

RE: [biofuel] Conversion of Nissan UD truck for biodiesel

2004-07-30 Thread malcolm maclure
Rick, Not sure about Nissan's compatibility, but a 1999 model I would have thought would be. I'm sure there are a few here that have experience with them. IMO the diesel pump will be ok. There are many using BD that haven't changed fuel lines had no trouble. If you want to change these you can

RE: [biofuel] A Good Example

2004-07-13 Thread malcolm maclure
Thanks for that Chris Good to see younger generations involved in a big way with biofuels, we're going to need them more! Malcolm -Original Message- From: Chris McKay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12 July 2004 21:24 To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel] A Good

RE: [biofuel] used book for sale????

2004-07-13 Thread malcolm maclure
Mac, To be honest you will find the information at JTF site far more helpful comprehensive, as well as the infoarchive which is the sum of years of experience of many people. If you ever need to ask any questions there are many here more than willing to help. Malcolm -Original

RE: [biofuel] generator/refrigerator

2004-07-06 Thread malcolm maclure
Neat device - I want one! * A GENERATOR THAT DOUBLES AS A REFRIGERATOR http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2001news/solar.htm UF professor generates new, cheaper solar energy system http://www.alligator.org/edit/issues/01-spring/010314/b09solar14.htm Optimization of a Novel Combined

RE: [biofuel] engine problem

2004-07-04 Thread malcolm maclure
Chris, Sounds like blown head gasket - if so it should not be too serious, just take the head off replace with a new head gasket. You might want to take the opportunity to reseat the valves while the head is off. Make sure you follow the recommended tightening sequence torque settings for the

RE: [biofuel] engine problem

2004-07-04 Thread malcolm maclure
I did consider that afterwards Martin - fingers crossed it hasn't Malcolm -Original Message- From: Martin Klingensmith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 July 2004 17:20 To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [biofuel] engine problem Chris, Sounds like blown head gasket - if

RE: [biofuel] Are we back to normal yet?

2004-06-24 Thread malcolm maclure
After the deluge of old mails, my inbox has been near empty the last 2 days since I got back. Are things back to normal or have we all taken a vow of silence? Btw Keith, hope the move was smooth, looks a nice tranquil place you have there, lucky guy! Malcolm [Non-text portions of this

RE: [biofuel] Raschig rings

2004-06-24 Thread malcolm maclure
Try copper or stainless kitchen scrubbers, available at most hardware / household stores. Ordinary steel wool might cause problems. Good luck Malcolm -Original Message- From: benjinsl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 June 2004 15:46 To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel]

RE: [biofuel] Methanol in UK - £20 for 25L

2004-06-05 Thread malcolm maclure
Mark, where are you getting your methanol from what spec is it. Iâm based in the NE (UK) Cheers Malcolm -Original Message- From: mark schofield [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 June 2004 20:50 To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel] Methanol in UK - £20 for 25L *

RE: [biofuel] Re: Biodiesel Glycerin-to-Methanol Condensor plans

2004-06-05 Thread malcolm maclure
NaOH also attacks aluminium. Copper is easy to solder but aluminium isn't Stick with copper - the difference in conductivity, for our purposes I think, would be slight. Malcolm -Original Message- From: Appal Energy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 June 2004 03:46 To:

RE: [biofuel] Hello

2004-06-05 Thread malcolm maclure
Amanda, I'm from the UK so I can't really advise on the funding situation as well as some of the US guys on here, but I'm sure someone will point you in the right direction. Anyway, I wish you all the very best in what you're doing, I hope you do well. Regards Malcolm

RE: [biofuel] Re: US poll about Iraq war

2004-05-25 Thread malcolm maclure
Keith, sorry I've not got back to you, been working away. Thanks for the links lengthy reply, very interesting reading! Took a while to get through but enlightening. I appreciate the time trouble you took to put that together! Thanks. You're a clever guy, wish I had lecturers like you when I

RE: [biofuel] Received a message from biofuel-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com biofuel-unsubscribe

2004-05-21 Thread malcolm maclure
Unfortunately folks, no matter what Microsoft or any third party s/w company produce to counter this situation, it will be hacked in a very short time. A similar situation exists for online gamers, a world dogged by a minority of people who cheat using hacks to give them an unfair advantage

RE: [biofuel] Making bio on the cheap

2004-05-21 Thread malcolm maclure
Nice story Kitch, good on ya, good luck with everything. Malcolm UK -Original Message- From: mkitchin6548 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 May 2004 16:13 To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel] Making bio on the cheap Hello all, Thought I'd add my 2 cents worth. Been

Re: [biofuel] Re: US poll about Iraq war

2004-05-20 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Dear Kieth, thanks for the warm welcome back, good to be back! I read the links you sent - fine, eloquent words. I think I must have become synical about certain aspects of life, especially here in the UK. We have a massive drugs problem brewing here, and with that an increase in related

Re: [biofuel] [biofuels] Re: US poll about Iraq war

2004-05-19 Thread MALCOLM MACLURE
Interesting views aired, and valid too. But no nation is without guilt at some point in its history, in its treatment of its own nationals and those of other nations, past or present. The universal word that applies to us all, whatever nationality, is greed. As soon as we all loose this

[biofuel] Range Rover '89 TDi conversion

2002-02-26 Thread malcolm maclure
Dear Rawls, I saw your post on the Biofuel group. We have a G reg RR, a tdi conversion (from a 4.9 petrol) I'd love to chat. I'm very interested in biodiesel ethanol production use! So do get in touch! Cheers Malcolm Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~--

Re: [biofuel] Need for viton!

2001-10-23 Thread malcolm maclure
Dear Martin Thanks for your offer, but Steve Spence very kindly jumped in first. I have had other offers as well, which are all gratefully received! It is so nice to know there are still people out there more than willing to help out a complete stranger. Thanks! Malcolm

[biofuel] Need for viton!

2001-10-22 Thread malcolm maclure
Can any of you guys in the US help me out? I've posted requests for info on suppliers of lucas / Cav rebuild kits containing Viton Seals. The only supplier I can find will only accept credit cards and will not export to the UK. Most of the UK must be driving around in the Ark because none has

[biofuel] Re: Need for viton

2001-10-22 Thread malcolm maclure
Dear Steve, You Gem!! You have made my day!! And my girlfriend is chuffed, I've been driving her mad over it! Thanks Steve, I'll get back to you with all the details as soon as I can. It's late in the UK now so I'd better get some sleep. Speak soon, and thanks again! A very grateful...

[biofuel] Re: Need for viton!

2001-10-22 Thread malcolm maclure
Dear Jeff, Thanks for your offer of help. The items I'm after are sold as complete factory rebuild kits for a specific pump and I have no idea of the spec on any of the components, I was just going to hand over the defective pump plus rebuild kit to a Diesel pump service agent and pay the £250.

[biofuel] Remember White smoke!

2001-10-21 Thread malcolm maclure
You may remember a while ago I posted a request for help on a problem with a ford transit spewing white smoke, after doing a clutch change and replacing main oil seals. You will be glad to know I now have it running again, however its not perfect. I have had to advance the timing (about 1.5

[biofuel] Viton seal suppliers

2001-10-08 Thread malcolm maclure
Dear all, I sent in a question recently regarding white smoke to which many of you sent some helpful suggestions as to the probable cause. Really, I'm new to diesels but I'm learning fast! At the moment I have the engine partially stripped down (in vehicle) and whilst in this state I've taken

[biofuel] Re: White smoke!

2001-10-02 Thread malcolm maclure
Thanks to all for the advice on the above problem. I've got the head off (to knock a stuck injector out)I'll be getting recon injectors and have just aquired a spare diesel pump which I'm getting reconditioned with Viton seals (Biodiesel ready!!) I'll fit a new fuel filter and purge all the fuel

[biofuel] White smoke!

2001-10-01 Thread malcolm maclure
Can anyone help me with a bit of a problem? I have just done a clutch change on our 2.5l diesel Ford transit, and while the gearbox was off I had decided to change the crank oil seals and sump gasket to cure the oil slick on the driveway! Everything seemed to go back OK. I checked the