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In-car filter recommendation for wvo?
I looked through the wvo links for an answer to this but didn't find it.
I see a number of different filters for wvo being used on Mercedes diesels, and am trying to decide what's the best option. I kind of like the Goldenrod filters because of visibility, but am not sure the housing would stand the 160-180 degrees F temperatures. I also plan to use an electric pump to move the wvo. I've also seen VW filters, Frybrid, and any number of can-type filters on machined bases. Any suggestions from you experienced guys would be appreciated.
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1987 300D with 201k miles. 1985 F350 Ford dually 6.9 diesel 1988 F250 Ford utiilty truck 7.3 diesel |
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Here's a thread on a fuel / water seperator.
FM100 pre-filter upgrade: easy install, adds water seperation, inexpensive... If you look at post #47 you'll see what I did. It was inexpensive and a good fit.
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Pictures of the MB: http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/EricandRobyn/1981%20Mercedes/ 1981 300 SD with a Goldenrod water block and Injetor line heaters. EGR is missing 1999 F-350 with HP X-over, Dahl 100 Fuel Filter, Coolant by-pass filter, CCV mod, Tymar intake. Both on single tank WVO blend |
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Thanks for that. Nice install. Has anyone used the see-thru Goldenrod filter cannisters in this application (not just the water seperator)?
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1987 300D with 201k miles. 1985 F350 Ford dually 6.9 diesel 1988 F250 Ford utiilty truck 7.3 diesel |
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vormax filter has a clear glass cup to see whats going on in the filter and whats being trapped. It is also coolent heated, i hooked one up to my friends 300SD and it works great so far.
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Current: 05 E320 CDI 07 GL320 CDI 08 Sprinter 05 Dodge Cummins 01 Dodge Cummins Previous 2004 E55 AMG 2002 C32 AMG (#2) 1995 E300 1978 300D 1987 300D 2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[ 1981 300SD 1983 300SD 1987 300SDL 2002 Jetta TDI 1996 S420 1995 S500 1993 190E 2.6 1992 190E 2.3 1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed |
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Greasecar
I've had very good luck with my greasecar filter system but if you have more money to spend the other options with real coolant heat exchangers and clear housings look nice.
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1998 E300 Turbodiesel 190,000 Elsbett Conversion (Sold) 1992 300D over 251,000 Greasecar Conversion Over 70 K of veggie miles total. Follow link below to see the conversions and instructions. http://www.geocities.com/jaycimini/MainNavigationPage.html |
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Some cautions
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10 microns
I think the Goldenrod water block spin on is rated to 10 microns, so it is more than a mere seperator. The amber models can be obtained in different ratings.
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Mercury is a boxer 1984 300d 1999 Prelude Medici road bike Klein touring bike Klein mtn bike |
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goldenrod plastic fliter
I've had a plastic housing goldenrod on My '59 ford for 15 years, in the engine compartment, and a 292 V8 and Fordomatic produce a lot of waste heat. I won't say it is totally safe, there is always a chance of an accident and an engine fire, but I personally have never hit anything witht he front of the car. In my 240D I have the goldenrod mounted right front against the front bulkhead, hung by the metal tubing adapters off an angleiron bolted to shocktower bolts. It is on the passenger side above the airconditioner reserve tank. That is a pretty cool location. Goldenrod also sells a spin on metal filter, which I don't like because you can't see the water and drain it out without dumping a lot of fuel into a pan. I drain on the road sometimes, not all my trips are local, and 3" of water in 500 miles is pretty typical for bought fuel in the winter. With plastic you can stop when the separation line gets to the bottom, no fuel drained. I got used to draining glass/plastic filters with the OEM on my '59 ford, and now with diesel it is more critical than ever, especially in freezing weather. Adding power aide additive doen't seem to emulsify the water, I'm going to quit buying it.
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Davco 234 seems to be one of the best ones out there right now: http://www.davcotec.com/fp234.htm
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82 300SD 202K 82 300SD 233K 83 300TD 340K 82 300TD 98k euro (parts on the hoof) 85 300TD 282K 83 300TD 197K |
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I have been changing my views on WVO vehicle filters over the years. Proper pre-filtering and dewatering makes a HUGE difference in how long the onboard filter lasts. For my latest conversion, I use a second stock filter for WVO and now have well over 10,000 miles on the element.
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Ron Schroeder '85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO '83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980: '83 Mercedes 240D '80 Audi 4000D '83 ISUZU Pup '70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel '76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel '86 Golf Several diesel generators All with 2 tank WVO conversion LI NY |
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I agree with the last post.
Think ahead & avoid full tanks of WVO / biodiesel going into cold weather. If you want to wake up a attentive service station (do these exist anymore) attendant, start filling by putting 2 gallons of RUG in the tank & toping off with diesel! One solution is the diesel heaters. Do a search on this site. Greasy_Beast drove from the E. coast to Montana using 2 gallons diesel in such a heater, heating his WVO system. Added benefit is warm startups with warm cab. Pricey, but these units are built for semi trucks & with proper care, should out live you. |
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