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Old 03-19-2012, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by cumminsf150
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i would just store the oil and some k-1 seperate and blend them when you need them
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:16 PM
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2004lb7, you're right the gas will cause vapor locks for sure. You could overcome this with more line pressure, however your CP3 probably won't like it very much and you could damage that. The white smoke is also from the gas. Just thinking about W85 makes me nervous. I would never add RUG to anything that ran through my diesel.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:45 PM
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2004lb7, you're right the gas will cause vapor locks for sure. You could overcome this with more line pressure, however your CP3 probably won't like it very much and you could damage that. The white smoke is also from the gas. Just thinking about W85 makes me nervous. I would never add RUG to anything that ran through my diesel.
well since my last batch i added a LP and now hot starts are a thing of the past. doesn't smoke anymore then diesel.

right now i am running something like W90 ie: 90% WMO 10% RUG 0% #2 diesel. i think i need just a touch more RUG as it seems a little heavy for the fuel filter, lower fuel Mpa during idle, otherwise runs fine. i think i might top it off with RUG when i get home today
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 01:26 PM
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Makes sense. Just remember we (you and I) have two very different fuel systems and it would be a lot harder for me to increase fuel pressure up to the point where it wouldn't vapor lock anymore, and not cause other problems due to the higher pressure. Just something to think about, not all diesels are the same.

I have a buddy running a WVO blend in his LB7 too... I warned him of issues with it, but at this point he's run enough through that even if he had to tear down and do 8 injectors, he'd still be money ahead, and after all that's what we're all trying to do, so in that regard he's somewhat of a "success." I bought my system back thousands of miles ago with the intention of not having to fix ANYTHING due to the fault of this system for at least 200k. Whether that happens or not will remain to be seen, but so far so good.

I gotta say I'm with NadirPoint on this, I'd add a gallon or two to each full tank, just to prevent issues. You end up saving the same amount in the long run. Actually you'd probably save more since fuel cost is only going up.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 06:35 PM
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Makes sense. Just remember we (you and I) have two very different fuel systems and it would be a lot harder for me to increase fuel pressure up to the point where it wouldn't vapor lock anymore, and not cause other problems due to the higher pressure. Just something to think about, not all diesels are the same.

I have a buddy running a WVO blend in his LB7 too... I warned him of issues with it, but at this point he's run enough through that even if he had to tear down and do 8 injectors, he'd still be money ahead, and after all that's what we're all trying to do, so in that regard he's somewhat of a "success." I bought my system back thousands of miles ago with the intention of not having to fix ANYTHING due to the fault of this system for at least 200k. Whether that happens or not will remain to be seen, but so far so good.
very true, this is defiantly not for the dabbler or anyone concerned about injectors.

I gotta say I'm with NadirPoint on this, I'd add a gallon or two to each full tank, just to prevent issues. You end up saving the same amount in the long run. Actually you'd probably save more since fuel cost is only going up.
(start sarcastic font) why not take this one further and wait till fuel prices go up to $10+ a gal. and then use it, or better yet sell it like gold. (end sarcastic font)
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 07:32 AM
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Seriously... a 55gallon drum of oil will probably increase in value more than most things over the next year...
 
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Old 03-24-2012, 09:50 AM
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so on a serious note, can someone explain to me how the injector damage occurs if the fuel is filtered correctly and has no water in it? im not being a smart ***, i really want to know.
 
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Old 03-28-2012, 12:01 PM
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i figured with all the naysayers out there someone would reply...
 
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how much are you filtering it to I am doing 1 micron I think that should be good
 
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Old 03-30-2012, 11:59 PM
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1 micron is great. any less and you are going to need a centrifuge to do it
 


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