> 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 wa
> 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 r
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
Bio
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 M
>>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
> 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
> 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 dat
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 di
> 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 firew
> 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: [b
> 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
> 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 th
> Lurch,
> Lurch,
He was using E85 not B85. I don't know what that much ethanol would do to
a gas engine. You are right about biodiesel at those percentages being
used in a gas engine. In response to some discussions here about using
biodiesel as an internal solvent for gas engines and as a 2-s
> 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 li
> 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 ava
> 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. Yo
> 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
> 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
>> envir
>>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
>
Can I use a plastic 5 gallon oil drum for the"Simple 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
> 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 5
> 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
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 to
>
> - Original Message -
> 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
> 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
>
>
> 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 where we go to
Today 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 eith HDPE in
order t
>Maud,
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 rusty drums, I have s
> Hi all,
>
> 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 the list?
>
> 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:
> http://journeytoforever.o
> 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 rememb
>>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:
>
> Ha
> 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
> 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 le
> 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 engin
> 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
> 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 m
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 g
> 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 powerstrok
> 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
> N
> 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
>
> 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 biodies
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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> 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 Financ
> 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
> 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?
>>
>>
> From DieselNet:
>
> 2003 Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction Conference
>
> The 9th Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction Conference (DEER) organized
> by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) office of Energy Efficiency
> and Renewable Energy (EERE) and chaired by John Fairbanks was held on
> 24-28
> 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
>
> because in true dry gas, 99% methanol really is pure, because the other
> 1% tends to be water, and water can be dealt with. Its the "trade
> secret" other compounds that we know nothing about that would concern
> me. I dont know what it is, or what its reaction to the other chemicals
> is. I th
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Daryl,
>> It looks like you are into racing, so you'd probably know something
>> about
>> racing fuel. About how much do you think I'd be paying for racing for
>> per
>> gallon?
>> >> J.D.
>
> I've spent my fair share of time at various race tracks. Started drag
> 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 Alab
> 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.
> 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.
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 as
>>Make it 2,000 gallon of biodiesel.
>>
>>Hakan
>
> That's three or four years' worth, on average. Diesels are only 1% of
> new cars sold in the US, but how many cars would even that be in four
> years not using fossil fuels? I don't think "they" will like it
> Hakan. I do though. :-)
>
> Kerry sa
> I get mine from Univar and All Pro. I think All Pro just got brought
> out so the name might be different now. They deal in racing equipment
> and the like
>
> George
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Well,
>> I'm ready to make a couple of test batches of biodiesel, and I just
>> wonder what are
> 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
> 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 re
> 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 .. true colors show.
>
> Gang, make NO mistake about i
> 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.
> Hi,
>
> I tried a 500 mL test batch with some used vegetable shortening from
> Long John Silvers. I used 100 mL of Methanol and 2.8 g of NaOH. I got
> two distinct layers, but there was some glycerine floating in my
> biodiesel layer. Then I took about 150 mL of biodiesel/ glycerin layer
>
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