Plantoil/diesel conversion basics

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     The most basic info and questions
General FAQs 3 2 Useful links
09/15/10 at 11:32 AM by danalinscott
If you can't find the info you need....post your question here.
A catch all place to ask questions. They will be sorted into classifications later.
343 96 Replacing my lift pump
04/14/13 at 10:58 PM by danalinscott
Where do I begin? Links to basic info and step by step tutorials.
Really new to the concept of running a diesel engine on plant oil? Heres where to start.
70 16 Buying a used diesel engine/...
03/21/13 at 04:06 AM by ReynoldDoveton
     General Info
Terms and Acronyms
A Lexicon of the Terms and Acronyms Used in VO/PO and Diesel Engine Discussions
4 2 Acronyms
10/01/07 at 06:10 PM by danalinscott
Conversion configurations
Descriptions and basic schematics of the known conversion configurations
88 6 Electrical schematics
10/31/10 at 12:29 AM by mcarman
Conversion Parts and Accessories
A List of Commonly Used Conversion Components w/descriptions
114 25 Injector Line Heaters
01/30/13 at 04:21 PM by danalinscott
     Specific Info and Questions
     Preventing and fixing problems
FAQ - Problems 0 0 No posts
Maximum engine longevity when using wvo fuel
Things that increase diesel engine longevity when wvo is used as fuel
6 5 Conversion considerations
11/26/12 at 09:25 PM by tomy
Houston...I have a problem
Post questions here if you can't find the solution in the forums just below.
77 25 Shaking at idle after running...
05/19/11 at 09:58 AM by danalinscott
Short term problems
Daignosis and prevention
4 4 Air leaks into fuel system
11/20/07 at 12:42 PM by danalinscott
     VO/PO fuel processing
FAQs - Processing 13 9 Can I use a centrifugal filte...
03/28/08 at 10:09 AM by danalinscott
Prefiltering and dewatering equipment vendors
Sources of equipment to prefilter and dewater wvo
1 1 Prefiltering and dewatering e...
03/26/11 at 11:51 AM by danalinscott
Prefiltering and dewatering wvo - equipment
Equipment used to pre-filter and dewater wvo
2 1 Prefiltering and dewatering w...
03/26/11 at 01:59 PM by danalinscott
Collecting WVO
How to gather wvo
31 5 Collecting using a vacuum tan...
07/09/11 at 10:24 AM by WraunDog
De-watering wvo 63 12 Tutorial: How to make a bott...
02/16/12 at 09:30 PM by stefani88
VO Fuel Cooperatives 3 3 VO cooperative Information li...
05/18/07 at 01:18 PM by danalinscott
Pre-filtering WVO 83 7 General questions on prefilte...
04/05/08 at 11:03 PM by hvacr9
Blending VO/PO with gasoline/diesel/ or other solvents 12 1 Blending????
12/17/12 at 05:08 PM by greasesolutions
     Conversion info
FAQs - Conversion 14 6 Hotfox vs. FPHE
05/08/11 at 11:24 PM by danalinscott
24 valve Cummins conversion 2 2 Links to conversion info.
04/02/07 at 01:29 PM by danalinscott
12 Valve Cummins/Dodge 2500/3500 conversion 16 4 Working discussion on Cummins...
08/06/10 at 12:44 AM by kristinthomas21
Mercedes Benz Conversion
Working discussion on Mercedes Engine Conversion
105 20 Please help me with my plan
05/24/11 at 10:52 AM by beecooldiablo
VW conversion
Working discussion on converting VW diesel engines to VO/PO
50 13 Just saying hi!
02/13/12 at 05:27 PM by spudbasher
Other VO/PO/WVO processing issues 2 2 question regarding cloudy oil
06/04/07 at 01:01 PM by danalinscott
Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion 4 2 7.3 Ford Conversion
07/17/07 at 10:53 PM by jonascox
GMC diesel conversions 74 8 6.5 Turbo
09/04/10 at 11:39 PM by Renntag
Mistwashing
Information on mistwashing to remove particulate and water soluble contaminants
0 0 No posts
Busses and RVs 7 3 Converting large trucks
12/03/10 at 12:39 PM by danalinscott
Generators
A discussion on modifiying diesel generators to VO fuel
16 5 Air Cooled VO generators...
12/28/11 at 03:39 PM by jamesgibeson
Single tank conversions 40 4 Elsbett Single Tank in Ohio M...
09/29/10 at 09:01 PM by Meles
Pre-Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion 33 5 How's this configuration?
04/06/09 at 10:12 AM by danalinscott
     VO Fuel in Business
Businesses that make/sell VO fuel kits or components. 1 1 VO Conversion Component conso...
01/30/08 at 08:08 PM by danalinscott
Troubleshooting
Identifying common problems with VO/PO conversions
6 2 Testing soldered pipe joints
10/30/08 at 03:22 PM by danalinscott
Businesses that install VO conversions 0 0 No posts
Businesses that use VO fuel to increase profit 0 0 No posts
     Technical Discussions
Growing/making/selling VO fuel 2 2 Starting a "VO-Depot"
06/13/09 at 09:29 AM by danalinscott
New technical discussions
If you are interested in starting a new technical discussion just post the subject here
21 7 Barbed reducing Tee T for coo...
12/04/08 at 08:57 PM by JohnO
     Vendors section
FAQs - Vendors 11 4 Frybrid complaints
06/21/12 at 07:56 PM by happycamperbrat
Component Vendors
A list of links to conversion component vendors
37 24 Flat Plate Heat Exchangers
11/17/10 at 03:41 PM by danalinscott
Kit comparison charts
Charts to help you compare "apples to apples"
16 13 Frybrid no longer producing k...
02/13/13 at 12:16 PM by danalinscott
Reports, studies, and technical information on VO fuel 18 6 The Beatty report as it relat...
12/03/10 at 02:00 PM by danalinscott
Vendor Ethics
Can you really judge a vendor by their website?
19 3 How do I choose an ethical Ve...
02/29/08 at 11:42 AM by danalinscott
Water in unused VO 18 6 The issue...water contaminati...
10/21/08 at 10:01 AM by alan
Conversion component testing procedures 44 4 Viscosity measurments
05/23/07 at 12:30 PM by danalinscott
     Complaints and Suggestions
Complaints 12 1 Censorship
11/28/07 at 08:24 PM by danalinscott
Moderation resolution area
Challenged posts are discussed resolved here to avoid holding up or diverting technical discussions
0 0 No posts
Suggestions 11 3 Suggestions for the "Ten Step...
02/03/09 at 11:14 AM by danalinscott
     Forum Rules
Rules and Moderation 2 2 Special Rules for Technical D...
11/07/06 at 01:32 PM by danalinscott
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