Need A Biodiesel maker thingy

[GreenGiant]

Heyguys new here want to kno if you all can point me in the direction of a good used biofuel "distillation?' or processor thing. thanks.

[alohaspirit]

Why dont you use WVO?

Its actually easier and better for you.

Maybe you use mostly hydrogenated?

[GreenGiant]

Hey alohaspirit. Thanks for the reply i dont know what you are tlaking about when u say wvo but i am asking about that kit that converts used vegetable oil into useable fuel.I guess that is what you were talking about Waste vegetable oil huh seems like thats what it would be. If anyone had that thing to process the oil into fuel i would purchased in used working condition.

[GreenGiant]

Hey alohaspirit. Thanks for the reply i dont know what you are tlaking about when u say wvo but i am asking about that kit that converts used vegetable oil into useable fuel.I guess that is what you were talking about Waste vegetable oil huh seems like thats what it would be. If anyone had that thing to process the oil into fuel i would purchased in used working condition.

[Christ]

Google "DIY WVO filter kit" You can build them for about $50 with parts from Home Depot or Lowe's.

I need to get around and build one myself, for my Caravan diesel swap.

[alohaspirit]

yes, wvo is waste veggie oil

i ran my old mercedes on 50% wvo with NO modification
300D = bulletproof + local weather (always 70F+) = win

but with more modifications to the car I could have run %100 wvo

its similiar to the satisfaction you get when you drive on electricity


Straight Vegetable Oil conversions (SVO) involve vehicle modifications and may cause engine damage if not used properly. Biodiesel is more expensive due to more processing, and involves harsh chemicals but can be used in any Diesel engine without any modifications. (Fuel lines must be switched to Viton or they will gradually deteriorate)


Some reasons I used WVO:
I didnt want to be around dangerous chemicals
I dont have a large area to process it
My climate is ideal (70F+)

[Christ]

More stuff I have to look at... whether I want to run on only WVO, or run on some blend of both... I think I prefer just WVO... got any links that could point to what I might need to obtain/modify?

[alohaspirit]

if you do a google search it will turn up

they all have their own variations of the same theme


1. At home/On Board Filtration

2. Single Tank/Dual Tank

3. Switching Solenoids

4. Heated Fuel Lines


Ive done it cobbled together on a budget, but if I had the money/space I would go all out. I filtered at home and then tossed it in the tank. Fuel Filters are a must. If it was a newer year I would have went with a 2 tank system.


this guy has a good grasp and has been around a while

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hGT6VAFOFE

[Christ]

Aw jeez, I'm going with an industrial diesel engine from an old Reefer unit... it's common rail, no electronics, etc.. I wasn't really planning on using petro diesel fuel at all, if I can get away from it.

[alohaspirit]

Originally Posted by Christ

Aw jeez, I'm going with an industrial diesel engine from an old Reefer unit... it's common rail, no electronics, etc.. I wasn't really planning on using petro diesel fuel at all, if I can get away from it.

the less computer the better

go dual tank

small biodiesel tank (2 gallons)

large veggie oil tank (cleaned of all sediment)

flat plate heat exchanger
http://www.vegiecars.com/Assets/Imag...quid_large.jpg



start on bio, let it get to about 180F (which warms your oil)
then switch to veggie
drive
switch back to bio in the last mile or so to purge the system