fuel lines

kenpobuck · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2008, 03:17 PM

I am converting my 88 Bronco over to a 6.9 idi this summer and plan to make and run BD. My fuel lines right now are kinda cobbled and I am gonna rerun them and was wondering if aluminum is safe to use with BD? I ask only because I think I read on here about some metals reacting badly with BD. Thanks for the help.

Phydeaux88 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 12:00 PM

You better be carefull
I doubt that the Bronco's suspension can handle the weight of that diesel.

kenpobuck · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 03:44 PM

I am swapping it all. Springs axles etc..

misnomer · #4 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 03:20 AM

As I recall in reading a report stainless steel was the least reactive metal and aluminum was next on the list then mild steel. Then ones they "report" as being reactive are copper and brass if I am remembering correctly. But that was mostly looking at VO and polymerization. With BD it is less of a concern, but you will want to replace your rubber lines with something else. viton hose works

kenpobuck · #5 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks, I knew about he rubber but was unsure of the metals.

stevilknevil · #6 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 07:32 PM

be sure you have plenty of filters on hand.that bio diesel shure scrubbes the crud out of a fuel system.