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iwrock · #16 06-27-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

Oh I was such a nerd about it. At first I just put 4 gallons in about 14 of diesel. Then more, more, more. I figure I ended up burning about 75% veg to 25%. Every time I would add more I would get MedMech to post it on the diesel forum (we had no power or internet, ect....) and I would funnel it right in! It ran perfectly (98 e300 Turbodiesel). I don't have the time to mess with WVO, which is a shame because I have an unlimited free source.

When it gets warm again, I may order a 55gal drum of SVO to get my fix

I can get it for around $2.10 delivered and I have a pump for my tractors.

Weren't you driving like a bat outta hell when your car was on veggie oil?? I remember reading that you were going around and chirping the tires and such...

Also, congrats on the purchase of the 300SDL. I want to buy one, but have no space in the driveway.

John Doe · #17 06-27-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by justinwrock

Weren't you driving like a bat outta hell when your car was on veggie oil?? I remember reading that you were going around and chirping the tires and such...
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Yep

Mistress · #18 06-27-2006, 09:17 PM

Welcome Marc- shes a beauty, congrats!

grindMARC · #19 06-29-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

I dunno, but there is tons over on the diesel discussion and hundreds willing to answer your question. With an older car, you may want to burn some SVO this summer first to see if your car likes it. I would guess that if it had any compression issues at all, the stuff would be harder to burn, but again, check in the diesel section.

That's a really good idea. I'm resisting every temptation to start ordering the various parts for the conversion. Its got to be rock-solid reliable in order to meet my needs (wife will be driving it 170 miles each day). So, I want to thoroughly road test it before I start the conversion (or buy the parts). I'll include a SVO test in the road testing schedule too.

Thanks for the warm greets and well wishes everyone!

John Doe · #20 06-29-2006, 12:51 PM

One more piece of advice---don't go over to the diesel section and ask whether synthetic oil or dino is better for a diesel. Just don't

grindMARC · #21 06-30-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

One more piece of advice---don't go over to the diesel section and ask whether synthetic oil or dino is better for a diesel. Just don't

HA! I'd be lying if I said that didn't spark my curiosity.

I'll try the search button.

grindMARC · #22 11-27-2006, 11:07 AM

I figured I'd update this thread with the news that I am RUNNING ON WVO as of this weekend.

The system is entirely coolant based. Hotfox in the tank, heated fuel filter and a 16 plate flat plate heat exchanger. I'm using the OEM tank for grease and a little 8-gal tank for the diesel.

Pics to follow.