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Originally Posted by Mister Byrnzoil
maybe a better question is... what is the optimal fuel temperature for CI?
I've read on frybrid that Vegoil needs to be 180 degrees F.
I don't know about #2 diesel or BD, but I'd like to.
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The minimum temp. for WVO to enter the injectors is 160F to prevent coking of the rings and valves. The optimum temp. for biodiesel is 80F to 120F for best fuel economy and power, but will run well down to 60F, with a greater loss of power and economy at and below. Petro diesel will run fine at much lower temps. but will run best at 40F to 100F for best fuel economy and power. Power and economy start to suffer at temps . over 120F. I have put in many hours of testing to arrive at these values, keep in mind that these temps. are recorded at the injector lines prior to entering the injectors, measured with an infrared thermometer.
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