If this was the model (K i think) with spark ignition and single carbi and
No injection
then I think you may have a fair power drop running it on bio-d if it will
run at all. You would have to get the motor real hot before switch over and
even then the chances of getting any power are slim -- but It can't do any
damage to the engine to try and if you have enough excess methanol in your
fuel it may run fine and prove me wrong (Again:-)) . I think they also had a
model with petrol start and oil injection ( I know International did) and
this should run fine as it had a lever to increase the compression ratio on
changeover as it started the injection pump..
Regards
John
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Date: Thursday, 25 January 2001 11:00
Subject: [biofuel] John Deere Two Cylinders
Does anyone have any experience using John Deere two cylinder
tractors running biod or straight WVO? These tractors came with two
fuel tanks, a small one for gas and the larger one for other fuels.
These tractors were marketed to replace the horse drawn equipment and
so had to burn whatever was available in the 1930's. The sales
literature implies that kerosene, fuel oil, etc. would work.
The process is to start the tractor on gas. Run it until the water
temperature is 180F, and then switch to the other fuel.
The tractor has a power takeoff that's rated at 15HP. Would like to
run a generator. The 15HP should be able to power a 10KW unit.
Comments/Suggestions/Recomendations?
Thanks,
JV
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