I would stay away from the fuelmeister kit, there have been many documented 'meltdowns' involving the plastic tanks used in that kit, plus the fact that they want you to pay 3 grand.
I built an Appleseed type of biodiesel processor that uses an old water heater for under 300 bucks.
It's pretty simple to put together and operate. I make about 20 gallons of biodiesel every couple of weeks, takes me about 2 hours to mix up a batch and I let it settle out for a week or so.
There are more details to that for sure, but most of your questions should be answered either here or on the website sited above.
I know that my old 6.9 loves biodiesel, I lost a little power at the start, but regained it as the crud was cleaned out of the fuel tanks. Plus the fact that the exhaust smells like chinese food [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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The Green Monster: 2001 F250 Powerstroke, 2WD, ZF6 transmission. Bully Dog GT Tuner set in tow mode. MotorSilk boric oxide added to engine, transmission and diff. Showing 30mpg on the freeway running home brew biodiesel. NTZ 1/2 Micron bypass oil filter. Dieselsite Coolant filter and Caterpillar ELC next on the list. 4" open turbo back exhaust.
in case it's not clear from the rest of the forum, there are two options you may be thinking of:
a. make biodiesel- any mistakes when you're learning happen in the garage or backyard . see www.biodieselcommunity.org for details on how thats done and for an introductory article about the process. You can build your own processor for under $200 or buy several levels of 'kit' and other parts from www.b100supply.com or www.utahbiodieselsupply.com
b. convert your vehicle to SVO ('straight vegetable oil'- oil that hasn't been turned into biodiesel yet)- that's considered as little more experimental sometimes, but it works well for most people especially ones who are slightly "mechanically inclined". The drawback is that if anything goes wrong you're dealing with it on the side of the road. THe advantage is that fuel is cheaper once you get the system installed. You can build your own kit or buy one from companies like:
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Does any body know about these bio diesels kits, such as costs, type of oil used, and is it worth it. do you lose power, etc. thanks for any help!
mike
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Mike,
Tell us more what your thinking about as for as use, what resources you have available such as garage/shed facilities ability to purchase the chemicals and collect/transport waste oil. I see your in Maine so either way, SVO or Bio, temps are going to be a concern not only for making it but using it.
Do you have the time to make it? The skills to build a setup (basic plumbing and electrical). Seems you can spend as much as you want to on a home built or even a kit.
And Mark, your wrist much be feeling better, good response!
Rick H...
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96 F250 4x4 auto super cab.
TS 4 Pos Chip, addaLeaf, Boss 8'-6" plow, , DIY AIC, Tymar DP, gutted EBPV, JS IDM, Tymar Intake, 4" Open exhaust, trio a-pillar gauges + 6 overhead gauges. TruCool 4590 Tran Cooler. On board air with dual horns. 4 corner strobes. AC mod with Twist, ISSPro Turbo Temp Monitor, Power Pedel mod, turbo ped mod, Warn Lock-outs, Swamps 175/173 99 IC & GTS Pipe Kit,Snow Performance Water/Meth inj (NOT hooked up!), chicken to use it!
Garmin GPS,Toughbook Laptop, All Mode Ham Radio.
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97 F250 CC SWB 100% stock and going to stay that way! I lied, Shimmed, Tymar Intake. I lied again, kat dead! More lies.. 3" DP, Gutted EBPV, Turbo Pedistal Mod. Dyno'd 263 hp [color:"RED"] RDRCM#20 [/color]
i am pretty machanically inclined, ive been around it all my life, at home i work on my own cars and all. right now im goin to Maine Maritime Academy so if i do enconter any problems im sure i could find someone up here that can help me. as far as a place to work, i have a barn that has quite the extencive equipent to do maintence on vehicles and such. as far as how far i want to go with bio diesel, i have heard of it from various sources and i just wanted more background on it and purhaps maybe even convert my diesel to it (it gets quite expencive going back and forth to school especially in the winter time). i have to find out more information before i make any major decisions though. thanks for the help in advaced!
Mike
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1996 F-250 PSD XLT auto extended cab long bed w/ 262,000mi 3in downpipe and a 4in exhaust, 4in lift, 35in BFGoodrich all terrains. tymar intake, turbo upgrades: banks compressor wheel A/R: compressor- 1.1; turbine-.84
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