If this was the model ("K" i think) with spark ignition and single carbi and
No injection
then I think you may have a fair power drop running it on bio-d if it will
run at all. You would have to get the motor real hot before switch over and
even then the chances of getting any power are slim -- but It can't do any
damage to the engine to try and if you have enough excess methanol in your
fuel it may run fine and prove me wrong (Again:-)) . I think they also had a
model with petrol start and oil injection ( I know International did) and
this should run fine as it had a lever to increase the compression ratio on
changeover as it started the injection pump..
Regards
John-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: biofuel@egroups.com <biofuel@egroups.com> Date: Thursday, 25 January 2001 11:00 Subject: [biofuel] John Deere Two Cylinders >Does anyone have any experience using John Deere two cylinder >tractors running biod or straight WVO? These tractors came with two >fuel tanks, a small one for gas and the larger one for other fuels. > >These tractors were marketed to replace the horse drawn equipment and >so had to burn whatever was available in the 1930's. The sales >literature implies that kerosene, fuel oil, etc. would work. > >The process is to start the tractor on gas. Run it until the water >temperature is 180F, and then switch to the other fuel. > >The tractor has a power takeoff that's rated at 15HP. Would like to >run a generator. The 15HP should be able to power a 10KW unit. > >Comments/Suggestions/Recomendations? > >Thanks, > >JV > > >Biofuel at Journey to Forever: >http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html >To unsubscribe, send an email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
