Oh wow, it's a glorious day. I have the privilege of answering the question from Herr Doktor. The flash point of BioD is over 300o F.
http://www.biodiesel.org/pdf_files/Envi&Safetyinfo.PDF Luther, a satisfied man Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > What's the flash point of bioD? I've had #2 spraying around the engine > compartment from time to time for years and NEVER had a fire and know of > NONE reported in any Mercedes diesel as the result of leaking fuel. Is > Bio that much more hazardous? Might be a good reason to prohibit it's use. > > Good idea to replace the return hoses with Viton to keep things tidy > though if using Bio. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 > 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)
