Any Problems with Biodiesel??
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From: Chattanooga
Youll need to come over to the bio diesel forum after this thread is moved to that section. Check out the pictures and the experts. Fabman, Phyde, and myself. I personally pick the brain of Fabman and do alot of reading. Just read through the section and youll get alot of answers. I have the 7.3 and have run everything through her. Bio is the only way to go.
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You know what we should not move this. Your asking a specific question on the 7.3 and bio. There is no issues. Now if you were asking a general questions then yeah come over and read the bio side.
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We have have found that the 7.3 loves Bio and our 6.0 does not. Certain truck's with Isuzu parts don't particularly like it either.
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I've been running a lot of Bio lately. B99 from the pump in San Jose. The truck runs great on it and the only issue I've noticed is it's a bit harder to start my truck on a cold morning. Maybe another half-second of cranking. Warm starts are identical to #2.
I'd read up a lot on the home made stuff and maybe be somebody's helper for a while until you're really familiar with the process before I would trust my own brew though.
I'd read up a lot on the home made stuff and maybe be somebody's helper for a while until you're really familiar with the process before I would trust my own brew though.
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both my trucks run great on bio diesel. i do not notice any loss in power and enjoy a quieter engine.
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From: Central, Al
Only problem I have with BioDiesel is the closest pump is 190 miles away 1 way. Cant wait till we get one closer
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Run it and enjoy it. just when you start using it, have a fuel filter ready, cause you will be changing it sooner than you think. at least till the tank gets clean from dino residue.
we dont have any here yet, but I hope summer time it does. I have only run ONE tank so far, but I also run SVO, but that is separate from my dino system.
we dont have any here yet, but I hope summer time it does. I have only run ONE tank so far, but I also run SVO, but that is separate from my dino system.
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From: Chattanooga
The only problem I can tell you is that commericial manufactures are not taking all the glycerin out of the fuel or not finishing the transversification process. Usually this is a higher problem in the colder regions. Alot of truck drivers are getting a bad taste in their mouth because the manufacture is skimping on quality control. Always always carry a extra fuel filter for that reason. Your oil will stay honey colored indefinately.
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Lovin7.3 What blend is the best to get? I have seen alot of different blends is one better then the other for the 7.3?
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I was talking to my service manager (close relation) tonight and he told me about a PSD not sure if 7.3 or 6.0 that came through the shop last month. They basically needed to replase the whole fuel system because of the lard build up. Would this be caused by the glycerin not being removed or not being thoroughly washed? If not What could have caused this?