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From: Donna
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Well it's looking more and more like I'm gonna be a guinea pig for testing biodiesel. 
Guess I better get the truck ready!
So that's my question. What do I need to do to get my truck ready for 99% biodiesel?
Guess I better get the truck ready!So that's my question. What do I need to do to get my truck ready for 99% biodiesel?
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I was so excited I didn't make myself clear. (which is my normal mode)
I posted this in the biodiesel forum:
We have a new professor here at U. of Kansas (go 'Hawks) from Detroit. Had been working for the big boys on engine development. He's all about Diesels and alternative fuels.
Well it looks like I might get BD for my truck in exchange for driver impressions as well as collecting data via the OBD port. Maybe some other sensors.
My question is what data would BD consumers like to know about?
Kansas as a state is trying to make BD a viable fuel and part of that is public perception. What information can we provide to improve the public perception?
I posted this in the biodiesel forum:
We have a new professor here at U. of Kansas (go 'Hawks) from Detroit. Had been working for the big boys on engine development. He's all about Diesels and alternative fuels.
Well it looks like I might get BD for my truck in exchange for driver impressions as well as collecting data via the OBD port. Maybe some other sensors.
My question is what data would BD consumers like to know about?
Kansas as a state is trying to make BD a viable fuel and part of that is public perception. What information can we provide to improve the public perception?
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You'll need to swap out your lines on your fuel pump with sae30r7 or sae30r9 hose, or else your lines will turn to goo in a few months. Use the swedish clamps with smooth insides, so they don't chew up your hose like the regular clamps. Also, your high pressure lines will need to be changed. you can get a good replacement set from Grease Works! :: Biodiesel, SVO & VW Specialists for a very fair price. Keep a spare fuel filter on hand at all times. Your first filter will go pretty quick, because the biodiesel will loosen up all of the deposits in your engine, leaving it nice and clean inside. Also be very careful not to make a mess with it. It will destroy any rubber components, including wiring, sensors, and the paint on your truck. Hope that's what you needed to know...
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We use fuel rated nylon lines at work on engines. I was thinking about seeing if I could change the fittings on our fuel systems to accept this stuff. I would think that bio would not hurt this stuff.
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What do I need to do to get my truck ready for 99% biodiesel
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From: Donna
Hey good stuff.
I want to upgrade my fuel system anyway. I want to do the regulated return setup. I saw a kit at a website, which I don't remember at this moment, that was biodiesel ready. The truck's 13 years old, going through and replacing seals seems like a good idea anyway.
I want to upgrade my fuel system anyway. I want to do the regulated return setup. I saw a kit at a website, which I don't remember at this moment, that was biodiesel ready. The truck's 13 years old, going through and replacing seals seems like a good idea anyway.
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That's why bio is a more attractive option than WVO. Extra tanks, extra heaters, miles of extra fuel lines, plus all the pumps and filters and crap you have to carry around to collect the oil......seems like more trouble than it's worth to me. But of course that is only my opinion, I'm happy for all you guys making WVO work.