Rather economically feasible with an old Benz. Whole cars with working pumps are usually under a grand around here. Doesn't take long to add up $1000 worth of fuel @ four bucks a gallon.
Mike On May 29, 2013 11:24 AM, "G Mann" <g2ma...@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree that SVO viscosity is a critical element in accelerated wear of the > IP. While our natural tendency is to look for only one damage factor, in > this case, I believe the additive effect of all elements work to decrease > the useful service life of the IP. > > I am active on another diesel only board that deals with Ford trucks with > Indirect Injection [pre 1994] and several members there run WVO as well as > Waste Motor Oil [50/50 blend with diesel]. What is happening with the IP's > on those applications patterns after what I've seen on others. Early > failure. Seems the average life is about 2 years instead of the average of > 10 seen with Petro Diesel only. > > "Run cheap fuel, buy expensive parts" seems to be the mantra. > > Grant... AZ > > > On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 6:34 AM, Smith, Todd <todd.sm...@camc.org> wrote: > > > I have been following the Biodiesel and SVO community since 2004 and > while > > I certainly see the advantages and disadvantages to each system; > Biodiesel > > makes more sense in my situation. All of the reading and listening to > SVO > > advocates and some that posted hard data to analyze; I believe that > > viscosity is by and large the silent killer of IP. Some of the tests > that > > I have seen have shown SVO heated to 180 degrees F. which should be > normal > > operating temperature for a properly warmed up system; showing viscosity > > far in excess of cold No.2 diesel. > > > > Mike, you don't have to take my word for it. When you get a chance, read > > the link on measuring the viscosity of motor oil at ehow; > > http://www.ehow.com/how_6218753_measure-viscosity-motor-oil.html . > > > > Simply run two tests, one for your diesel fuel at ambient temperature and > > one for your SVO at the normal operating temperature that your system > runs. > > If there is a huge difference then your IP HAS to work harder to pump > fuel > > and would wear more than typical. Jim Cathy's comment about dissolved > salts > > and Grant's comment about pH balances could certainly over a long term > have > > some effects, but IMHO viscosity is the real issue. If you do test your > > viscosity, please report back since I would love to see if in your > > situation it is the same as has been reported in other places. > > > > Thanks for your time. > > > > Todd Smith > > > > Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message > > may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains > > protected health information, you are hereby notified that any > > dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is > > strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have > > received this communication in error, please notify the sender > > immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your > > computer. Thank you. > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
