Biodiesel Urinating ....in gas tank! [RE-wrenches]

[Ray Walters]

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Hey Matt;

We've done some biodiesel. I ran our Cummins Dodge work rig for a few 
thousand miles on the stuff. 10% less power, smells a whole lot better. We 
stopped because it gets cold up here and the stuff needs to be warmer both 
for processing and running in your vehicle. If it gets below freezing, 
you'll probably want to run a 50/50 blend of biodiesel with regular diesel.
The processing itself is a dangerous messy business, and I DON'T recommend 
people cook up their own batches Ala Homepower magazine, etc. Either buy it 
from a commercial outlet, or put enough money into it to build your own 
small commercial processing plant. Its just not worth the risk to your 
health or the environment to not do it right. Maybe somebody out there is 
making a small sealed processing system that works and is safe, but the 
home brew methods we used based on the book "From the Fryer to The Fuel 
Tank" didn't take into account the cold problems nor were there any tips on 
Solar powered processing (which is tough by the way).
Again, its messy and dangerous, and I wouldn't want my neighbor cooking any 
next door to me.
We're currently putting together a consortium of folks in Taos to buy 1000 
gals at a time from a commercial source. Not a retail outlet, but a private 
club so we don't have to jump through as many federal hoops.
I'll be happy to share more specific info if the list is interested. 
(anybody want to buy a slightly used solar heated fryer oil transport trailer?)

Ray
SolarRay, Inc.

  At 03:16 PM 6/4/2004, you wrote:

>In keeping with the RE aspect (and to change the subject)... Are there any
>Wrenches that have Bio-Diesel Vehicle experience out there?  Been interested
>for a long time and am at the point where I will be selling my 4-Runner in
>the next week or two to make the switch.  Would like to make as educated a
>decision as possible.  I have to believe that somebody here can share.  On
>or off the list.  Hey, what could be more RE (Besides Sun & Wind) than used
>French Fry grease?
>
>Mostly interested in fuel-gathering / fuel-processing experience... Strongly
>leaning toward 1984 or newer VW, if that matters.  Any & all input is
>totally appreciated.
>
>Peace, Sunshine, Palm Trees, and Tax/War-Free Fuels for All!
>
>Matt Lafferty

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