For an add on tank to add on for diesel, I think a saddle tank from a old chevy would probably be fairly easy to mount on the passenger side. I haven't actually measured to make sure it would fit, though.
Regarding using your stock tank switch to switch between diesel and WVO: I'm not sure if you are talking about the electric switch or the valve that switches lines. I was thinking to use the valve to switch between diesel and WVO, but I have since been reading about how most of these setups run the fuel line from the WVO tank inside a coolant line to heat it. So now I am thinking it would be better to run the fuel line from the WVO tank right up to the engine, and install a tank selector valve there. A little extra expense but I think it would be worth it to simplify heating the fuel line.
I am not sure how thick vegetable oil is when cold, but couldn't you run the WVO line through the factory trans cooler on the side of the radiator? At least for the pre 99 guys?
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I am not sure how thick vegetable oil is when cold, but couldn't you run the WVO line through the factory trans cooler on the side of the radiator? At least for the pre 99 guys?
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Only the autos have a trans cooler, and I think it's always mounted on the bottom of the radiator.
How are you suggesting that the fuel line be run through the cooler?
I am not sure about the diesels, but I know on my 96 bronco with the HD radiator it has a trans cooler built into the side of the radiator. Since most people have or should use an aftermarket cooler, this old trans cooler in the radiator could be used to help warm the oil to around 180, 190 or whatever the operating temp of the motor is.
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Using coolant, the stuff is already hot and doesn't use up any extra energy.
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Except I don't think my engine will run 180 degrees in the winter, even with most of the radiator blocked. Without a cover, it barely touches the bottom of the "NORMAL" range on the gauge, & throws almost no heat. I think MOST diesels have this problem. Figuring out an electric heater might be easier than figuring out how to keep the engine 180+ degrees in January.
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My radiator don't have a trans cooler on it. Of if it does I am going to feel pretty stupid cause I never noticed one there. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
from what i've seen, factory radiators do not have the coolers on 5 spd. Autos and aftermarkets do.
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Just heat your vegy oil with an inline fluid heater and use some insulating wrap. Watch the HIH method, contamination both ways can occur although not prevelant on problems list. For the tank itself loop the fuel return line to oil tank instead of back to the fuel intake or use a heating pad system. I would recomend using the coolant for auxillary heat only, but about anything works. The problems arise usually from the installation process and or bouncing around giving the connections a good test of reliability. The same for your tank system. If you want it to about anything will work. This is an evolving process and you will probably change several times for your own non-kit system.
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