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Hi Reno,
I run 100% Biodisel most of the time with no mods.
The car is a little rough on start up, particularly when cold but picks
up after about 30secs, I'm guessing this is how long it takes for the
small heater on the fuel filter to start having an effect.
It runs a lot better (smoother) with the biodiesel, although the fuel
consumption is a little higher due to the lower BTU rating.
Depending on the quality of the Biodiesel you still can get some
gelling when it is really cold and someone was mumbling mixing some
parafin or petrol in with it, but I haven't bothered/dared to to do it.
The one thing to watch out for with Biodiesel is that it is a bit
corrosive and strips out the black sludge (diesel bug sort of thing)
that collects in your fuel lines so you may need to change filters
after the first tank or two as the crap dislodges and ends up in the
filter.
Also, if you are using it in older engines there can be issues with the
seals.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
I run 100% Biodisel most of the time with no mods.
The car is a little rough on start up, particularly when cold but picks
up after about 30secs, I'm guessing this is how long it takes for the
small heater on the fuel filter to start having an effect.
It runs a lot better (smoother) with the biodiesel, although the fuel
consumption is a little higher due to the lower BTU rating.
Depending on the quality of the Biodiesel you still can get some
gelling when it is really cold and someone was mumbling mixing some
parafin or petrol in with it, but I haven't bothered/dared to to do it.
The one thing to watch out for with Biodiesel is that it is a bit
corrosive and strips out the black sludge (diesel bug sort of thing)
that collects in your fuel lines so you may need to change filters
after the first tank or two as the crap dislodges and ends up in the
filter.
Also, if you are using it in older engines there can be issues with the
seals.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift