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Old 04-05-2006, 01:54 AM
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Single tank WVO conversions

I've been giving this some thought but might still go with a two tank conversion. Either way is it suitable to use the stock tank for WVO? Or are most people having auxillary tanks constructed?
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Old 04-05-2006, 02:07 AM
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tanks

use two tanks. for in the winter you have to heat the oil to burn up to 160 f . and fuel filters galore.
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Old 04-05-2006, 03:09 AM
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The single original tank has been working just fine for me. It depends on your climate, of course. I'm in the SF bay area and around here it's no problem.
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Old 04-05-2006, 12:21 PM
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I started off with a one tank and all worked fine (with the addition of a coolant heated fuel filter). Then I decided to install a second tank for diesel for starting up on, and ever since I have been plagued with air leaking into the fuel lines (probably because there are so many more lines now) and the switchover valve seems to be leaking, because I don't even use the auxiliary tank anymore, but it slowly fills up with veggie oil. I am thinking of simplifying everything and going back to one tank.

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