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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:56:33 +0000, Larry wrote:
No, I suspect the next thing to happen is the oil companies' bribed politicians will pass a law making it a felony to burn anything but oil company fuel in any vehicle, driving us all underground. Remember the GM EV-1 all the test owners loved and refused to give back to GM until GM threatened them? That was about dealers bitching it didn't require enough maintenance and oil company politicians telling GM to get rid of it. Yep. And now I'm hearing all this crying about the poor U.S. auto mfgs from different sources. I saw 3 ads on TV yesterday by these jokers, in succession. 1. Chrysler - a big minivan gas hog. 2. Ford - a huge honking crew cab PU gas hog. 3. GM - a Caddie Escalade gas hog. Now maybe that marketing was a coincidence or a product of the cable channel(s) I was watching (CNN, Fox or MSNBC - can't remember). But it doesn't matter. Keep marketing gas guzzlers and you will die or become further marginalized by the Asian automakers. --Vic |
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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
Neighbor that has a fuel polishing business doesn't need any stinking french fry oil to run his diesel truck. Typical customer calls and wants all the diesel removed from his tanks for one reason or another and asks if the neighbor can also dispose of it. Neighbor says sure but there is a $50 disposal fee on top of the pumping fee. Pumps the rotten diesel into 55 gal barrels, takes it home, filters it through his own system and pumps it into his truck. Wrong color but who's checking! BTW, He had a customer that ran fresh water into his fuel tank. He pumped and polished the fuel to remove the water. Not two weeks later, the same customer called and said he had did it again!!!! Gordon |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message news Yep. And now I'm hearing all this crying about the poor U.S. auto mfgs from different sources. I saw 3 ads on TV yesterday by these jokers, in succession. 1. Chrysler - a big minivan gas hog. 2. Ford - a huge honking crew cab PU gas hog. 3. GM - a Caddie Escalade gas hog. Now maybe that marketing was a coincidence or a product of the cable channel(s) I was watching (CNN, Fox or MSNBC - can't remember). But it doesn't matter. Keep marketing gas guzzlers and you will die or become further marginalized by the Asian automakers. Have you never driven on a busy interstate? 80% of the cars are SUVs and PUs. BTW, my truck gets 6.5 MPG now. SBV |
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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
"Gordon" wrote in message ... Neighbor that has a fuel polishing business doesn't need any stinking french fry oil to run his diesel truck. Typical customer calls and wants all the diesel removed from his tanks for one reason or another and asks if the neighbor can also dispose of it. Neighbor says sure but there is a $50 disposal fee on top of the pumping fee. Pumps the rotten diesel into 55 gal barrels, takes it home, filters it through his own system and pumps it into his truck. Wrong color but who's checking! D.O.T., in most states. SBV |
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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
"Vic Smith" wrote in message news Now maybe that marketing was a coincidence or a product of the cable channel(s) I was watching (CNN, Fox or MSNBC - can't remember). But it doesn't matter. Keep marketing gas guzzlers and you will die or become further marginalized by the Asian automakers. I agree, car ads are some of the worse. Bigger is better? And how about the ads geared towards the juvenile, immature ( bobspit types) street racer wannabes? Ouy vay! One ad touts their lighted cup holder. A LIGHTED CUP HOLDER FOR CRIPES SAKE !!!!! SBV |
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OT: Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
Vic Smith wrote in
news Yep. And now I'm hearing all this crying about the poor U.S. auto mfgs from different sources. I saw 3 ads on TV yesterday by these jokers, in succession. 1. Chrysler - a big minivan gas hog. 2. Ford - a huge honking crew cab PU gas hog. 3. GM - a Caddie Escalade gas hog. Now maybe that marketing was a coincidence or a product of the cable channel(s) I was watching (CNN, Fox or MSNBC - can't remember). But it doesn't matter. Keep marketing gas guzzlers and you will die or become further marginalized by the Asian automakers. --Vic Look closely at the lobby success Detroit has had keeping fuel efficient cars like the Smart Car and other tiny European and Asian developments out of the country, with the help of their "safety politicians". I've always wondered why I can buy this: http://tinyurl.com/3777vp Which is American made, has absolutely no safety equipment, whatsoever...but, I'm not allowed to buy this: http://tinyurl.com/2b7f9u which HAS plenty of safety equipment so the passengers survive this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s Here they crashed one into a new Mercedes S-class. It bounced off and everyone survived. Do you think the American on the one I can buy will survive this crash test? I doubt it. It's used as a flimsy excuse to keep fuel efficient cars that hurt my oil company President, GW, in his pocket book. Of course, not all Smart Cars are as fast as these with the 500HP Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine in them....(c; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPQIi...elated&search= Here's a Diablo Smart wiping a million dollar Ferrari's nose in a drag race....too funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1zQ...elated&search= ------------------------------- We're just now getting ONLY the most inefficiently powered Smart Cars into America. It's been years of waiting.... God I love youtube....(c; Larry -- http://www.spp.gov/ The end of the USA and its Constitution....RIP |
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OT: Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:57:05 +0000, Larry wrote:
Vic Smith wrote in news Yep. And now I'm hearing all this crying about the poor U.S. auto mfgs from different sources. I saw 3 ads on TV yesterday by these jokers, in succession. 1. Chrysler - a big minivan gas hog. 2. Ford - a huge honking crew cab PU gas hog. 3. GM - a Caddie Escalade gas hog. Now maybe that marketing was a coincidence or a product of the cable channel(s) I was watching (CNN, Fox or MSNBC - can't remember). But it doesn't matter. Keep marketing gas guzzlers and you will die or become further marginalized by the Asian automakers. --Vic Look closely at the lobby success Detroit has had keeping fuel efficient cars like the Smart Car and other tiny European and Asian developments out of the country, with the help of their "safety politicians". I've always wondered why I can buy this: http://tinyurl.com/3777vp Which is American made, has absolutely no safety equipment, whatsoever...but, I'm not allowed to buy this: http://tinyurl.com/2b7f9u which HAS plenty of safety equipment so the passengers survive this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6t-yyoU8s Here they crashed one into a new Mercedes S-class. It bounced off and everyone survived. Do you think the American on the one I can buy will survive this crash test? I doubt it. It's used as a flimsy excuse to keep fuel efficient cars that hurt my oil company President, GW, in his pocket book. Of course, not all Smart Cars are as fast as these with the 500HP Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine in them....(c; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPQIi...elated&search= Here's a Diablo Smart wiping a million dollar Ferrari's nose in a drag race....too funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1zQ...elated&search= ------------------------------- We're just now getting ONLY the most inefficiently powered Smart Cars into America. It's been years of waiting.... God I love youtube....(c; Very timely, Larry. Would you put your money or Ford/GM or UAG? http://www.forbes.com/markets/2007/0...markets23.html You remember the Bug in the '60's. All over the place. Had one myself Might see a repeat with another Kraut car. Especially if gas goes to 4-5 bucks. Should be interesting anyway. --Vic |
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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
And no sulphur needing bacteria to agglomerate?
So we're gonna grow Canola for fuel! Until it becomes bilegual. Terry K |
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Converting Diesel engines to burn Bio-fuel
On 2007-06-19 11:15:39 -0400, Joe said:
Has anyone here converted your boats engine over to burn bio-fuels? The smell of french fry, or duncan doughnuts exhaust fumes sure would be nicer than diesel. Here in Houston we have a dealer than will deliver and it's cheaper than Diesel fuel. Gosh, so many replies, none that answered the question, actually. Commercial biodiesel is considerably different than the home-brews from used oils. Ask the dealer for the supplier's website so you can see what you're getting: Superior cetane and lubrication, much fewer particulates, essentially zero pollution. We have a 2GM20F, about 15 years old, that we regularly run at up to 60% Bio. Motor runs smoother, starts easier, and definitely smells a heck of a lot better. Haven't found a down-side, no bug/dirt problems or the such, but I try to be mostly petro when we haul in the winter, as there were some reports a few years ago that bio didn't like to spend the winter sitting. I'd snap that fuel up in a second, AND check to see if my engine manufacturer had found any problem with running 100% in your climate. If I remember correctly, a boat with standard engines (I believe diesel outboards) went around the world on 100% bio as a publicity stunt. -- Jere Lull Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD Xan's new pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI pages: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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