Bio in an older vehicle
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Bio in an older vehicle
will using Biodiesel or SVO in a 1984 F250 6.9L cause me problems with seals and hoses? I need to replace/rebuild my IP, do all the rebuilders now use viton seals in everything they do? or could I end up getting one with rubber seals if I just go out and buy a rebuilt? and if I get a o-ring seal kit will it be viton? how can I tell if they are viton?
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I ordered some Viton fuel line, enough to replace the supply lines (expensive!).. the stainless portions I am leaving, of course. I got a new 38 gal rear tank, which should elminate some of the worries of filter clogging. But I do have 6 filters on hand.
I bought a BIO IP from dieselcare in TN for $375... the standard is $325... they tell me the seal kit is all the same in both but in the BIO unit they install higher quality steel fins. Who knows.. I might have just over paid just for the BIO label and got the same product..lol But $375 is still still a good price... now I just wonder if when I get done installing the IP, if I will be wishing that I had gotten the injectors for $16.99 each at the same time...
I bought a BIO IP from dieselcare in TN for $375... the standard is $325... they tell me the seal kit is all the same in both but in the BIO unit they install higher quality steel fins. Who knows.. I might have just over paid just for the BIO label and got the same product..lol But $375 is still still a good price... now I just wonder if when I get done installing the IP, if I will be wishing that I had gotten the injectors for $16.99 each at the same time...
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Originally Posted by bigredtruckmi
Normally... I replace the injectors at the same time as the IP because of the wear in the injectors will throw more fuel into cylinders creating other problems.
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I have no idea how many actual miles are on the truck. I bought her at an auction and the speedometer cable wasnt connected. Then I still wouldn't know how many times the odometer has rolled over. They may have replaced the injectors a few years ago.. or she might still have the original injectors from the factory. Might be best to get a new set and not have to worry if Biodiesel will cause the injectors to leak... $16.25 each (+$3 core) for rebuilts from dieselcare...
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