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bill murrow · #1 12-02-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by miamimike

Hi--I have 3 Diesels, 99-vw TDI Beetle, and 2 MB model 240s(77&81). I am considering switching the 81MB to a WVO system--Here in my home area of miami--the Price of diesel exceeds Premium Gas by .10-.15 per gallon --with no relief in sight. With this MidEast unrest I do not see the price of diesel dropping for a long time. I see converting to WVO as the only way to get the GREEDY hand of the Federal Govt. and Major fuel companies out of my pocketbook.

Yeah, me too. I'm gonna wait for the cold weather to stop before I try it though.

So, you're moving from beautiful Lancaster county back to the UK? Willow Grove is ok---until the snow flies. I almost got hung up on that hill on 272, right after the railroad tunnel last year in a snow storm. When I first cleared the tunnel I was wondering what all those cars were doing along the shoulder.Then I started sliding right their way and realized why they were there.

I made it to the Turkey Hill market at the Buck where I spent the rest of the night.

Cheers,

Bill

Bayside30 · #2 12-02-2004, 09:29 PM

Thats for sure... if we can get our government to stop paying the farmers to not plant corn. We'd have lots of oil seed crops out there to compete with the oil imports. I'm currently working on converting a 82' 240D over to WVO. Our local Pub owner stated that they that could supply me with 15-20 gallons per week and that it would help their bottom line by not having to deal with the offensive odors durning the summer months and the cost of having it hauled..

82' 240D Suzy
82' 300DT Lizzy

bill murrow · #3 12-03-2004, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bayside30

Thats for sure... if we can get our government to stop paying the farmers to not plant corn. We'd have lots of oil seed crops out there to compete with the oil imports. I'm currently working on converting a 82' 240D over to WVO. Our local Pub owner stated that they that could supply me with 15-20 gallons per week and that it would help their bottom line by not having to deal with the offensive odors durning the summer months and the cost of having it hauled..

82' 240D Suzy
82' 300DT Lizzy

Corn is not bringing much these days either. I have receipts from my Great Grandfather and in 1925 he was gettin' $17.50/bushel compared to $2 something today.

Cheers,

Bill

vwbuge · #4 11-16-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bill murrow

Yeah, me too. I'm gonna wait for the cold weather to stop before I try it though.

So, you're moving from beautiful Lancaster county back to the UK? Willow Grove is ok---until the snow flies. I almost got hung up on that hill on 272, right after the railroad tunnel last year in a snow storm. When I first cleared the tunnel I was wondering what all those cars were doing along the shoulder.Then I started sliding right their way and realized why they were there.

I made it to the Turkey Hill market at the Buck where I spent the rest of the night.

Cheers,

Bill

You've got to be kidding about the snow thing, right? You think you get snow in that part of PA? I've lived both sides of Harrisburg.
You ain't seen nuthin'

bill murrow · #5 11-16-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vwbuge

You've got to be kidding about the snow thing, right? You think you get snow in that part of PA? I've lived both sides of Harrisburg.
You ain't seen nuthin'

Oh it snows here, believe me. I've seen 10' drifts right here in my driveway.

Back in the 70's a buddy of mine moved to Buffalo. Went to visit him over the Christmas holidays. Very little snow on the ground when I got there. I laughed and said "I thought you guys get pounded up here?" Next morning I come down the steps for my coffee and Dave asks if I have looked outside. Holy jeez....all that you could see of my 4 WD truck was the antenna!! Now thats snow.

Back to the topic....anybody have trouble in the winter with blending? I've been running 80% diesel and 20% blend during the colder months but I just wonder if I would be ok with less diesel.

Over 20K on blend and only problem I've had so far is injector coking.

Cheers,

Bill

NC Benz · #6 11-17-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bill murrow

Oh it snows here, believe me. I've seen 10' drifts right here in my driveway.

Back in the 70's a buddy of mine moved to Buffalo. Went to visit him over the Christmas holidays. Very little snow on the ground when I got there. I laughed and said "I thought you guys get pounded up here?" Next morning I come down the steps for my coffee and Dave asks if I have looked outside. Holy jeez....all that you could see of my 4 WD truck was the antenna!! Now thats snow.

Back to the topic....anybody have trouble in the winter with blending? I've been running 80% diesel and 20% blend during the colder months but I just wonder if I would be ok with less diesel.

Over 20K on blend and only problem I've had so far is injector coking.

Cheers,

Bill

I have been using kerosene, not RUG up to 20% with WVO (80% WVO, 20% kerosene). I have been getting better fuel mileage and more power out of kerosene than RUG, it is cheaper here, and then I always have a stash for my shop kerosene heater.

bill murrow · #7 11-17-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NC Benz

I have been using kerosene, not RUG up to 20% with WVO (80% WVO, 20% kerosene). I have been getting better fuel mileage and more power out of kerosene than RUG, it is cheaper here, and then I always have a stash for my shop kerosene heater.

I wonder how kero/wvo reacts to cold? You live in a warmer climate than I. I will try kero on the next batch. I do notice some power loss. Thanks.

Cheers,

Bill