Anyone can buy rapeseed oil at the supermarket just for playing around,
but for bigger quantities I haven't a clue. Diesels like it pretty good
though. I use just 1-2 quarts with #2 and it gives me that bio smell
and improves fuel mileage, also enough tp plug my fuel filter. Wish it
was
I'm looking to purchase a new(or newer Jeep) in the near future.
I've seen that Jeep is now coming out with a new diesel version of
the Liberty.
My co-worker said that diesel car produce more pollution then
regular gasoline vechiles. I thought it was opposite, which is true?
Also, I live in
Hi J.D.
Lively, civil and more! I'd love to see or hear of any specific
studies you've come across. Searching the internet yields mostly
articles about how, though clean-diesel has washed away some of the
dirty-diesel blues, diesel is still dirtier than gasoline. I'm not
stopping there
Hello,
Excuse my ignorance, but I've heard something recently that I need
clarification on...
Biodiesel is cleaner than diesel, but is it cleaner than reformulated
gasoline? (CO, NOx, PM, and HC) I'm talking tailpipe emissions only,
cause full life-cycle emissions obviously shows
I am concidering the purchase of a 1983 GMC Suburban Diesel. I'm not
excactly sure of the motor but I think it's a 5L. Has anyone had any
experiance with these running on biofuel. I have read that the best
motors to run bio are the indirect injection versions. I know the
Ford powerstroke is
I was hoping someone could settle a disagreement my brother and I are
having. In preparation for Hurricane Charley, I broke out the wick lamp
and first off started with biodiesel. As Keith says on his website, it is
hard to get top travel up the wick, but I was able to soak the wick enough
to
Those pumps die anyway. Biodiesel isn't a problem with them. The
Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment Manufacturers (Delphi, Stanadyne,
Denso, Bosch) still make cautious noises about biodiesel but they're
supportive nonetheless. They insist on standard-spec fuel at minimum,
but it's easy to make
Ok, here is my dilema, I am researching wether to convert my 1985
Chevy Blazer 6.2 to burn alternative fuels such as biodiesel, SVO and
WVO. I have learned alot about the fuels, processes and the
equipment, but ran into a snag about the viability of my vehicle for
this project. Below you
Thank you thats a start. what about m.p.g.does that stay the same also it
seems to me that running on svo or wvo would be better then running bd,but
it seems a high number are running on bd.Why?
-Original Message-
From: Kenneth Kron [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday,
sorry, yeah, a 6.9L. I still can't believe 6.9 litres could move so
slow. It does help explain the volume of smoke though, 9 1/4 wine
bottles worth of combustion space! Wow, that seemed like a lot until I
converted it to beers, only 19 1/2, still a solid days work.
You mean a 6.9 engine
J.D, thanks a lot for the response.
OK,
You mean a 6.9 engine though, unless you have done a Cummins conversion.
I have an '86 with the 6.9 and it smoke like that before I got teh timing
set right. Another thing is, when they smoke its like a lot of the old
OTR Cummins L-10s and Macks, it
Hello everyone,
I have a curious question for the group. Last night I put my first
B100 in the tank. I have been running commercially produced B10 for
about a month. The B100 is homemade.
I have a two-tank truck. I ran the front tank down pretty low, added
3 galloons B100, so i've
Thank you very much for your response Arlos. I'm new to the biofuel
scene and I find it quite disturbing that fire suppression and
avoidance isn't more talked about.
Fire risk is a major reason for the emphasis on closed processors,
also on TEFC pumps and stirrer motors. See:
Hazards
Has anyone out there built a diesel powered motorcycle? If so, let
me know, I believe it would be a good project.
It would be cool and unique, but what engine would you use that would
perform well in that application?
J.D.
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
There was a Dutch motorcycle that used a 2L Peugeot motor. I cannot
remember
what Gearbox he used, or the orientation. There is an Indian manufactured
Enfield m/c using a Hatz 350cc diesel, but they are pedestrian. I recently
have seen another one using a V-twin diesel, but cannot remember
Any thoughts on alternative fuels for chainsaws?
George
George Page
www.seabreezefarm.net
Vashon Island, WA USA
-Original Message-
From: Keith Addison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 12:57 PM
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [biofuel]
Keith, Gustl,
The saw is a Stihl 025 with an 18 bar and a replaceable floating rim
sprocket so that replacement isn't much. Some components are near the end
of their anticipated useful life so I'm not running that big of a risk. I
am not a professional logger, but I do cut a fair bit of
Well,
After ,making my first few test batches, I now have a few quarts of nice
clear contaminant free biodiesel. The viscoscity feels much thinner than
SVO and pours much like #2 diesel. Color is a pale yellow, almost straw
like color. I do have a couple of questions, concerns. When I first
Yes, I wondered the same thing. I think the question of how much NOx
might come
from biodiesel is somewhat complex, depending on the fuel and the engine?
On the rest of the emissions issues, I think it is not disputed that
Biodiesel
would be a help.
The 2007 sulfur-reduction date is a
While I realized that this is not the best place for a benz question,
Hi,
Don't know much about the Benz diesels in particular, but I know some guys
who do. Look for an interactive forum for Mercedes Benz owners. there
you'll find a guy named Tim, who goes by the handle The Warden who is a
I finally took the step of making a test batch of biodiesel. At least I
have attempted to mix teh methoxide. I bought a bottle of HEET gas line
antifreeze which is reportedly of a high enough purity to use, and a jar
of red devil lye. I mixed about 7 grams of lye to a bit better than 300Ml
of
I finally took the step of making a test batch of biodiesel. At least I
have attempted to mix teh methoxide. I bought a bottle of HEET gas line
antifreeze which is reportedly of a high enough purity to use, and a jar
of red devil lye. I mixed about 7 grams of lye to a bit better than 300Ml
of
I would respectfully disagree with your assessment.
Well,
Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. I just know that with my
truck, in 3000 miles, its time for a change. that's with Shell rotellaT
15W-40 dino oil in a 6.9 International. What are you driving?
J.D.
You say: I would not
There was some discussion about this awhile back I rememeber, but as soon
as the semester is over, I will be maing a test batch or two, and I see
that this stuff is cheap and readily available. What do you think?
J.D.
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html
Good info, Ron, very interesting! Now I'm going to read it all again.
Thanks very much.
Best wishes
Keith
I purchased a Mercedes Benz 1995 E300 diesel with slightly over
100,000 miles on the odometer. Mercedes dealer impeccably maintained it
prior to my purchase as it was under a
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Got my first washed batch done. (I think) The ph level is about 5.4 I
don't
think that is right. What do I do? It looks great a nice golden brown
kinda
like honey. Very clear. I think it looks good. But then it is my first
batch. What is the thoughts of
x-charset ISO-8859-1Maud,
IHave you ever noticed how most small diesel fuel pumps have filter/water
separators inline? This sort of setup is also recommended for biodiesel.
I'm wondering if a good fuel filter/seaparator would eliminate any concern
over rust contamination etc.
J.D. Speaking of
x-charset ISO-8859-1Today I was at the local hazardous waste recycling center
and noticed that
there were many 55 gal. steel drums free for the asking. I told the guy
what I was planning on doing with it and he said that for biodiesel I
would need an epoxy coated drum, like a food grade drum or
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Here in British Columbia, the current diesel price varies widely
from location to location. In Sardis, where I live, diesel is currently
running at 64 cents per liter. In Abbotsford, 30 kilometers to the west
(the place where I work, my children attend school, and
Alan: two tank will allow this, just use diesel for start/stop fuel. A
quick switch back to diesel and you will be able to engage the main
safety feature of all two-tank systems: the
Back-off A*hole Closefollower Or Face Fumigation(BACOFF) system.
No need to sacrifice that valuable OEM
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What would happen if you wanted to retain the pump setting used for
petrodiesel so you could use it if you ahd to and not have the timing
too
far retarded. Will this cause the diesel engine to produce massive
amounts of pollution
Hi to all
Iâm please to inform our group about BD blend with gasoline fuel to
power the 4 stroke gasoline engine. My company that I worked with has a
fleet of service cars most of them are Japanese brand Nissan, Toyota,
and Honda. As I park in parking area it happened by chance to talk to
What would happen if you wanted to retain the pump setting used for
petrodiesel so you could use it if you ahd to and not have the timing too
far retarded. Will this cause the diesel engine to produce massive
amounts of pollution and/or unmanageable EGTs? If not, are there any
other downsides
I made fuel this way, in plastic buckets, for hundreds of gallons
and thousands of miles. Just make sure there's a good lid
between any sparks from the drill and the bucket full of
methanol-containing biodiesel.
I heated oil on the stove (kitchen stove or a propane camp stove)
in a
Can I use a plastic 5 gallon oil drum for theSimple 5 gallon processor
on the JTF website? I think Keith had in mind a metal drum, but metal oil
drums in that size are few and far between around these parts.
Thanks, J.D.
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html
Sounds too good to be true... anyone out there making their own KOH
from ash?
Why can't we use soft woods? What about a little? What are some
municipal sources of ash/feedstock for this process (I would not want
to burn hardwood scraps and put more carbon in the atmosphere if I
could find
J.D. wrote:
http://www.motherjones.com/news/dailymojo/2003/11/we_601_05b.html
November 7, 2003
Sins of Emisssion
It's well known that former Utah governor Michael O. Leavitt, the
new head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is no friend of the
environment. So it was only
http://www.motherjones.com/news/dailymojo/2003/11/we_601_05b.html
November 7, 2003
Sins of Emisssion
It's well known that former Utah governor Michael O. Leavitt, the new
head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is no friend of the
environment. So it was only fitting that the Bush
Tom,
I found my Jetta at http://portland.craigslist.org/car/
Sue
Keith Addison wrote:
Hello Tom
Keith, one thing I'd like to know is how did you so easily come by an
'86 Jetta. I've looked and looked and can't find one anywhere.
Tom
I didn't, Sue did. You have to read the little
I'm trying to run a bicycle on bio-fuel. The only engines I can find
run on gas. Is it possible to convert or find a small diesel engine.
thank you
I have no idea if this would work or not, but i've seen small 1-2HP
diesel engines for pump applications in an industrail catalogue at work.
I
Sorry, but that's a very miserable way to go. Wouldn't wish that type of
demise on my worst enemy.
However, shackling him to an old moldy dungeon wall and giving him
nothing but a bread and water ration until he repented and promised to
cloister himself in a Alpine monastery for the rest of
IMHO, ol' Junior is neither a right nor a left winger. I
know very well, the true Compassionate Conservative point of view.
And though he calls himself so ... where the rubber meets the road .. he
doesn't act it. His ahem .. true colors show.
Gang, make NO mistake about it .. he is
Alex wrote:
Dan,
I disagree with what you say.
If sun radiation was linked to cancer it doesn't really mean it's
causing it.
sorry I can't let this go by. Wrong, wrong, wrong... nothing, plants,
animals, nothing would survive on the surface of the planet without
ozone filtering the
Well,
I'm ready to make a couple of test batches of biodiesel, and I just wonder
what are some good sources of methanol, common places that would carry it
that Iwouldn't have to order over the internet for, and deal with those
nasty HAZMAT shipping fees. I know someone mentioned methyl hydrate
I'm looking to buy an older diesel car in which to eventually start
running biodiesel in. I'm a student, so it has to be low$$$. Any
suggestions?
Thanks,
Jeff
Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Areyou looking for a car or truck or van/suv what? If a car, I'd say
find an old Mercedes diesel. Word is
Todd,
How can you say that there is no such thing as swing voters? You're
implying that EVERY voter actually considers the issues and candidates
and makes an informed choice. The truth of the matter is that many
people still vote on party lines, though that number is decreasing. It's
Hello to all,
News from Eufaula, AL. Last night the city council approved a proposal
to collect wvo and process it into biodiesel to operate the local school
bus fleet with excess to the municipal fleet. We have also been
encourage to and have applied for a grant from the State of Alabama
240D's are painfully slow, but very good cars. Fine on the hiway, and if
it's in good shape, $500 is a good price. I'd pay to have a Mercedes
mechanic check it out.
Craig
Grahams wrote:
At 10:54 PM 9/3/2003 +, you wrote:
Scarcity of Diesels Available For Purchase?
I was perusing
HEET is 99% methanol according to this MSDS sheet.
http://www.sierranevada.edu/life/safety/msdslocl/heet
HOWEVER!! there is also .2% xylenes, and an unknown percentage of two
trade secret anti-corrosion chemicals.
This solvent report indicates good quality methanol, but should be
On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:00:08 -0600, you wrote:
Please don't get me wrong, but, I don't think that $7000, is an
inexpensive amount to pay for a vehicle. It is a heck of a lot, I was
unemployed for 2 years when I got it, for that matter I'm still
unemployed. That $7000 vehicle is the most
FYI -
They favor virgin oil because its use favors farmers who grow soybeans,
peanuts, and other good feedstock crops. I agree, though, both types of
biodiesel should have the credit. Hope it passes.
J.D.
There is a bill sponsored by Senator Charles Grassley,
who chairs the Senate Finance
Is there any lab that will test a sample of hombrewed bioD to see if it
meets specs? I appreciate it
J.D.
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Well, then, I got it backwards. So if Mercedes are IDI, what are some
other examples of IDI diesels available in the US? Thanks.
Maud
St. Louis, MO
Maud Essen wrote:
I'm reading up on the preference for IDI vs. DI diesels for burning
WVO. If Mercedes diesels are DI, what are some
I live in Beaverton/Hillsboro, Oregon area and need to buy fuel
for my 1981 datsun 810 diesel. Info as to where I can purchase
biodiesel or any other related information would be happily received.
Thank You, Tammus.
Go to the national biodiesel
Pathtofreedom,
Consider a Ford E-250 or E350 Club Wagon with t he old 6.9 diesel. It
won't set any speed records, but it is an indirect injected engine which
makes it ideal for hombrewed biofuels or SVO/WVO conversion. Some of
these vans are of the 12 or more passenger variety. With the right
Pieter,
How about ethyl ester biodiesel? I'm sure many people would be
interested, since ethanol is both safer and more environmentally friendly
than methanol. Where do you live?
Can you keep me informed about making ethanol out of cellulose ?
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Pieter Koole
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