From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Jun 14 2005 - 11:08:31 PDT
Hi DJ,
The oil storage problem sovled itself. The deli where I get my used cooking
oil also gives me the containers, which the fresh oil comes in. It totals
about 25 gallons/week.
Guess I havn't been very loyal to this list, the majority of posts on this
subject can be found here:
<http://steelsoldiers.com/DotNetForum/default.aspx?f=43&m=10561>
If the link doesn't work, it's the "Alternate fuels, Biodiesel" thread.
The methanol comes from a Go-Cart race track and costs $2.50/gallon. The Red
Devil drain cleaner is still my cheapest source for Sodium Hydroxide.
I make 60 liters of biodiesel at a time in clear storage tubs (Wal Mart).
Since the oil I use is fairly clean, it can be processed at room
temperature.
Driving the deuce on up to 75% BD, so far, is different only in that the
Exhaust Gas Temp is lower and the exhaust smells like a Waffle House
(recovry4x4 Kenny's impression).
I have driven the deuce over 1,000 miles with a percentage of BD ranging
from 10 to 75. Part of the mix has been raw cooking oil (up to 20%),
kerosene and petro diesel.
My cost per gallon is now about $0.65.
If you have any specific questions, let me know.
Bjorn
MVPA19212
Meadows of Dan, Virginia
>From: <gpw1942@verizon.net>
>To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: [MV] Collapsible fuel storage drums
>Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:50:43 -0500 (CDT)
>
>Hi Bjorn,
>Did you ever find a drum?
>Hows the Bio- D comming along?
>Dj
>
>Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> >
> > Thanks! I'm still looking for the drums...
> > Bjorn
> >
> >
> >> From: <gpw1942@verizon.net>
> >> To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
> >> Subject: Re: [MV] Collapsible fuel storage drums
> >> Date: Sun, 08 May 2005 20:39:20 -0500 (CDT)
> >>
> >> Hi Bjorn,
> >> I've got a tow bar for the fuel drums (I believe called blivets. sp) if
>you need one. I'll be at Aberdeen.
> >> Dj
> >>
> >> Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
> >>
> >> > Are these 500 gallon drums available in servicable condition? If so,
>is there a chance that somebody could bring one or two to Aberdeen next
>week? For the right price, of course.
> >> >
> >> > I'm getting more used cooking oil (for bidiesel) than I know what to
>do with.
> >> >
> >> > TIA
> >> > Bjorn
> >> > Meadows of Dan, Virginia
> >> >
> >> >
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