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May 22, 2003 | 11:48 PM

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nukeday

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Biodiesel conversion?

Has anyone done any work in this area? My dad has a VW rabbit that he's converting. Seems the process should be similar? Ideas?

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May 24, 2003 | 03:36 PM

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Saigon

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Biodiesel conversion?

Hi,
Here in Europe we already have around 25% rape-seed oil in our diesel fuel, my 1986 F-250 has no conversion and burns it Ok.

I have been told to watch out for leaks at the o-rings as they dry up faster with bio-diesel. The truck has been running on it since 1998 and no leaks so far, hope it lasts, the only noticable difference is the odor of the smoke !!

Magic

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May 26, 2003 | 09:18 AM

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ctbiodzl

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Biodiesel conversion?

goto biodiesel.infopop.net. Several Ford diesel owners are using biodiesel or vegetable oil. Search on 'Ford' and 'Diesel'

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May 26, 2003 | 01:04 PM

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Mango

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Biodiesel conversion?

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Originally posted by Magic Mike
the only noticable difference is the odor of the smoke !!

Magic

Does it smell ike a fish and chips joint?

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May 27, 2003 | 08:53 AM

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Biodiesel conversion?

It does if the biodiesel was made from used fryer oil from a f+c place. Usually smells like 'something burning in the kitchen' or a BBQ. All say it's better than petro diesel.

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May 27, 2003 | 02:10 PM

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Saigon

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Biodiesel conversion?

25% doesn't change the odor much but it does smell better than straight diesel, no french, sorry, "freedom fries" coming out of the muffler yet!!
Magic

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