thinking about bio for a long time...

Miller · #1 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:26 AM

i have been thinking and reasearching making bio for almost two years now. finally with diesel at $4.50 a gal. and the fact that i found two plastic 275 gal. tanks, with a metal cage and pallet built around the tank i figure now is the time to get started.

i do have some questions thought , is there a final consensus on weather or not b100 can be SAFELY run through a (year 2000) 7.3l? i have heard that international recommends only a 5% mix, because it can burn up the injectors. but if i cannot run at least a 50% mix it doesn't seem worth it to me.

Miller · #2 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:28 AM

Also how will the Bio act with the propane injection? will it be just like dino or will it do something different.

fabmandelux · #3 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:31 AM

Yes, you can run it in your 2000 7.3 at any strength. The best and latest info is here: Welcome - Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial Website

I've been making and using B-100 for over 4 years on my ranch with multiple diesels with NO problems at all.

Miller · #4 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 02:02 AM

how much can i expect to pay for veggie oil? i know alot of people use WVO but i would rather not do that, seems like a messy and time consuming hassle.

fabmandelux · #5 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Miller

how much can i expect to pay for veggie oil? i know alot of people use WVO but i would rather not do that, seems like a messy and time consuming hassle.

When everybody else is paying $4 PLUS per gallon, and you are paying $1 per gallon a little "mess and hassle" goes a loooong way.........................