Anyone running used veg oil?

Jason · #1 08-02-2009, 09:27 PM

I finnaly found a source for good waste veg oil, the happy wok just down the street! I have had a filtration system built for about a year collecting dust in my garage as the first hookup I thought I had for oil fell through. Just wondering if anyone is running it in their Volvo or other diesel? Are you blending it or running a two tank system? I was going to blend for the simplicity of not screwing around with the car and two tanks, but with all the different "blends" people do, its kinda hard to nail one formula down that will work for sure. Any info or experience would be great.

Jason

77volvo245 · #2 08-02-2009, 10:13 PM

I make Boidiesel and run 100% it in my D24. I have close to 1000 gallons of WVO waiting to be process. I bought a Fuel Mister for a good price, and now building a new processor so that I can make 100 gallons in one batch instead of 40 gallons with the Mister. I'm going to sell the fuel Mister soon. Since Oregon is full of hippie's there are many fuel stations you can pick up B99 for a good price. The bad part of that when winter comes they only sell B20 until it warms up again. I've ran B100 in the winter with no problems. I had no problems besides the return lines to the injectors. I need to replace it with viton in the near future.

This might help

http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?a=cfrm&s=447609751

Jason · #3 08-03-2009, 10:51 AM

I'm already a member of the forum over there. I did some research on making bio, but for me its just too much of a pain with the testing, getting chemicals, etc.. I'm really thinking blending will be the way to go for simplicity.

Jason

EvoStevo · #4 08-03-2009, 12:42 PM

My plan is to eventually run a two-tank system with WVO. I have one iffy source for grease and two other solid prospects that only use soy oil. I want to build an appleseed reactor to make the dewatering process go a little quicker. Info here: http://www.southerngrease.com/dewaterfilter_ver2.htm

The veg conversion has been put on hold until I get a better motor in here and I learn how to completely service the fuel system myself.

Jason · #5 08-03-2009, 02:09 PM

I may still do that, I'm looking into some of the parts needed. I am worried about the other tank being a mess, having to mount it in the trunk, etc. Also, I'm looking for a source for the valve that would switch between regular diesel and the wvo. It would need to accept both the inlet and the return, and close both off when switching to the other fuel source, so the return from the IP would go to the correct tank of fuel being run on. I was thinking a tank selector valve for a ford pickup that had dual tanks like the F150s from the early and mid 90's. I know they are available as part of a kit, but I can set up the system myself with the exception of that valve.

Jason

oregon101 · #6 08-03-2009, 05:14 PM

I am running WVO and other waste products in my 89 F250. It has a dual tanks from the factory. I have been doing this for almost two years with no problems.

Jason · #7 08-03-2009, 05:27 PM

Ya too bad the volvo didn't come with dual tanks to begin with!

Jason

oregon101 · #8 08-03-2009, 06:27 PM

I have seen people mount the small 5 gallon gas tanks used in small boats as the second tank on many cars. Maybe mount one in the front of the trunk or under the hood on the drivers side? I plan on running WVO in my Volvo and these are the options I am looking at.

Jason · #9 08-04-2009, 07:14 AM

That would be nice up there for the heat as well. I suppose you could move the battery and gain even more space. I think doing the trunk mounting would be easiest though, stuff the tank up front towards the seat and still have a decent amount of trunk space. I was thinking about using a 8 gallon poly tank thats tube shaped. We sell them at work for gas tanks for dune buggies.

Jason

myselfnjit · #10 08-07-2009, 07:51 PM

I have been running a two tank system in my 86 740 TD wagon for 2 years and will answer any questions you have. I have learned a lot.

Steve