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Originally Posted by soothappens
Thanks for the info you have me grinning ear to ear !! The oil we use is a ISO 5w20 or straight 10w It comes out of Aerial devices and digger derricks filtered down to 10 microns .
I'm guessing just run a pump with a filter from the barrel into my tank ? I didn't see anything about a spare tank .
Did you notice any difference in power at 100 % ? I would ask about the mpg but I imagine this was run on a closed private track correct ? wink wink nod nod !
Do you replace rubber with viton ? I'm guessing lubricity is the least of your worries. 
Have a great day ! |
More than you ever wanted to know about filters.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
No need for a second tank, with the mass of plumbing/valves/controls.
Running:
* Virgin spindle oil, I notice more power from 50-100%, MPG 28-30.
* Virgin type-F ATF, exact same power as diesel (a bit more smoke) at 100%, MPG 1-1.5 lower.
* Virgin power steering or hydraulic oil, exact same power as diesel (slightly more smoke) at 100%, depending on brand MPG 28-30, MPG is better from 50-75%.
At 100% Used/filtered oil has variable results, more smoke than virgin oil, MPG 2-2.5 lower on average.
I have not needed Viton hose, these are petrochemical or petrochemical compatible oils.
Finding a trustworthy source of used hydraulic oil is the biggest difficulty.