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a2t · #46 07-08-2007, 12:55 AM

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If all those 2.9 billion gallons could be collected and used to replace the energetically equivalent amount of petroleum, almost 1% of US oil consumption could be offset.

Yes, I can read wikipedia as well. But remember, you (I should say they) are talking about Waste Veg Oil, disposed from restauarants and such. What about the millions of acres of idle farm land in the US alone we PAY farmers not to grow on ? As someone already mentioned, WVO, Bio D, ethanol, electric, hybrid electric, ARE all part of a 100% solution (that DONT involve the middle east, or your buddy Chavez

) And btw, 1% of 20 million barrels per day is whole lot of offset! Call Exxon Mobil and tell them we need 1% less oil, see what they say...

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I constantly read here about fuel and air leaks, valves sticking, lift pump problems, switchover delays etc.

Again, buy a decent kit. Or make your own but dont skimp on the components. For example, these plastic 6 port Pollac valves are not reliable. Get GOOD components, you wont have problems. You will need to tinker with it from time to time (you didnt think it'd be THAT easy to screw OPEC did you?). But this isnt rocket science. Its very well proven, as long as you follow the rules.

muleears · #47 07-08-2007, 03:55 AM

I thought the Elsbett kit was a quality kit?

#48 07-08-2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by muleears

I thought the Elsbett kit was a quality kit?

The two-tank kit probably is.

Blevinsax · #49 07-08-2007, 11:02 AM

I like the way you think....... but then what would we do when Cheney takes over? Or would that just be a formality?

I, too, say go two-tank to avoid future problems - with Greasecar being perhaps he most cost-effective system available. Single tank systems are just asking for trouble. I, too, agree that these motors were not designed to run a fuel as thick as VO and with significantly different combustion characteristics (unless adequately heated or converted to BioD.)

As far as WVO being a viable alternative - I don't really think it is for most folks. I just know that I saved between $5,000 and $6,000 last year in fuel costs. The environmental benefit is an added bonus, and we've made some good friends in our greasy pursuits.

We've also made $ investing in grease collection/rendering companies like Darling - now that we've learned about their greasy scheme - they get paid to pick up the grease, then they sell it on the open market to the highest bidder! It's a double cash-in for them (and us as stockholders, too!)