Re: [Biofuel] A wealth of manuals

2006-03-07 Thread Greg and April
Here is other Tech - know how - stuff by the same group, 5 CD's in this case.   http://www.cd3wd.com/HDL/index.htm     Greg H.     - Original Message - From: Michael Redler To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 13:56 Subject: Re: [Biofuel]

Re: [Biofuel] A wealth of manuals

2006-02-28 Thread Greg and April
Keith, I just found this bit of info ( below ), at a different part of the web site. Greg H. Update 27 February 2006 - DOWNLOADS are about to become easier! We are now victims of our own success - people are trying to download the complete CD3WD product at such a rate that our systems are cr

Re: [Biofuel] A wealth of manuals

2006-02-28 Thread Greg and April
I tried it and was getting a whopping 2.5 KB/sec, but that still would have been better than 4 days to download. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 7:34 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] A wealth of manuals > Hi Kirk > > N

Re: [Biofuel] So called magnetic fuel conditionersandmagnetic watertreatment

2006-02-14 Thread Greg and April
very good results. Better fosil fuel yield no fouling are the reported results. Of course if someone wants to "pasteurize" or sterilize water is unlikely to do it with magnets. Magnets do not make miracles but say that there is a waste of time to use them is too much. ----- Original Mess

Re: [Biofuel] So called magnetic fuel conditioners andmagnetic water treatment

2006-02-13 Thread Greg and April
Mike, You have made a statement that really stands out as to how unreliable the science of magnetism really is. Ozone is now a proven technology for many things, including purification of water, while 30 years ago it was in the realm of junk science. Yet, after 30 years, magnets are still in the

Re: [Biofuel] [wastewatts] FYI - US commerical production ofdieselmotorcycle to start.

2006-02-03 Thread Greg and April
I have an '76 Honda "Trail Blazer" with less than 1000 original miles on it, that I can't seem to get working. I and 2 others have worked on it, and none of us have been able to figure out why I can't get a spark at the plug, unless the wire in the sparkplug cable has a hidden break ( try and find

Re: [Biofuel] [wastewatts] FYI - US commerical production of dieselmotorcycle to start.

2006-02-02 Thread Greg and April
That's the estimated price for the limited edition model. I don't know if the production model is going to be that price.I would be extremely surprised if the full production model is that pricey, since they are going to have to compete with Royal Enfield bikes already on the US market. I do

Re: [Biofuel] [wastewatts] FYI - US commerical production of diesel motorcycle to start.

2006-02-02 Thread Greg and April
mpany is currently evaluating the feasibility of offering the military model for commercial sale.   More info:    http://www.m1030.com/newsletter/newsletter_nov_05.htm   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Greg and April To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org ; [EMAIL PROT

[Biofuel] FYI - US commerical production of diesel motorcycle to start.

2006-01-30 Thread Greg and April
HDT USA to start commercial production of diesel fuel motorcycles in March 2006.   http://www.m1030.com/models.htm  ( click on "D650A1Bulldog" ) "With a world class rolling chassis, the proven performance and durability of the M1030M1 Military Motorcycle engine, the spectacular patriotic gra

Re: [Biofuel] Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

2006-01-25 Thread Greg and April
n our cat would > get into his crib to try and drink his bottle. While it never killed him > he did get upset. I can see how a > child who is alergic, or if the cat is large, could possibly hurt a infant. > > Jeromie > > > Greg and April wrote: > > >Let's not

Re: [Biofuel] Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

2006-01-24 Thread Greg and April
Let's not forget of the old wives tale of cat's laying on infants, smothering them. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "bob allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 20:47 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Sudden Infant Death Syndrome > This an interesting hypothesis, but it

Re: [Biofuel] plastic from oil

2006-01-21 Thread Greg and April
ins enough by-products to be used in medicinal oils, still gas, road oil and plant condensates -- a real industrial horn of plenty. (...)"   Hope its useful! Cheers!   Diego   On 1/20/06, Greg and April <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My bad for not b

[Biofuel] plastic from oil

2006-01-20 Thread Greg and April
Greg and April To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 9:15 Subject: plastic from oil Perhaps I have not been using the correct search words, but, I have been looking but have not been able to find what percentage of oil goes into making plastics.   Does someone have any

[Biofuel] plastic from oil

2006-01-20 Thread Greg and April
Perhaps I have not been using the correct search words, but, I have been looking but have not been able to find what percentage of oil goes into making plastics.   Does someone have any idea what it might be?   Greg H. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofu

[Biofuel] FYI Monsanto Buys Seminis and enters the vegtable seed market

2006-01-19 Thread Greg and April
I thought people would be interested.   Greg H.     Maybe you’ve never heard of Seminis, but if you’ve ever perused these pages, you’ve almost undoubtedly tasted Seminis. Celebrity, Big Beef and Sweet Baby Girl tomatoes, North Star, Red Knight and Fat ’n Sassy peppers, Mars and Candy onions,

Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-06 Thread Greg and April
Wal-Mart is not a local government. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "bob allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 6:50 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil if that were true, wouldn't walmart be in big trouble vis-a-vis purchases

Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-06 Thread Greg and April
federal embargo is placed against Venezuela, the market remains open and there are no restrictions against such a transaction. Todd Swearingen Greg and April wrote: >Not really. > >See a previous post with the subject - Venezuela Oil Fields Back in State >Control, from Keith Addison:

Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-05 Thread Greg and April
It is one thing to distribute heating oil at a discount through local non-profit charities, it is another to give a local government, a discount on fuel that is used on a for profit program. An agreement between a foreign government owned company and a local government is an agreement between 2 go

Re: [Biofuel] was.. Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-05 Thread Greg and April
oor Americans can't afford to keep warm this winter or obtain discount transport. regards tallex > ---Original Message--- > From: Greg and April <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil > Sent: 05 Jan '

Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-05 Thread Greg and April
quot;Marty Phee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:04 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil Very true, but wouldn't they be signing a contract with Citgo and not Venezuela. Greg and April wrote: > IIRC, it's not l

Re: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Down Discounted Venezuelan Oil

2006-01-05 Thread Greg and April
IIRC, it's not legal for individual states or cities to make treaties with foreign nations, as such an agreement might be considered. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 23:56 Subject: [Biofuel] Chicago Turns Dow

Re: [Biofuel] free inline fuel heater?

2005-12-27 Thread Greg and April
Dipstick engine heaters, are not a good way of heating an engine in winter. These heaters can cook ( overheat ) the oil right next to the heater, and leave the rest of the oil cold, depending on the way the engine is made and the fact that oil does not freely circulate as well as coolant does. Gr

Re: [Biofuel] Motorbikes '16 times worse than cars for pollution'

2005-12-23 Thread Greg and April
I wonder if that is per gallon of fuel used or per mile driven.Depending on which one it is, it can make a big difference. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 1:40 Subject: [Biofuel] Motorbikes '16 times worse t

Re: [Biofuel] BioButanol replaces gasoline

2005-12-16 Thread Greg and April
For use as solvent, I suspect it's going to have to be of higher purity, to avoid possible contamination - that will drive up the price right there.    If the plant works out, that will help bring the price down of even solvent grade.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Pa

Re: [Biofuel] BioButanol replaces gasoline

2005-12-15 Thread Greg and April
ol to make BioD and although there was some separation, the top layer, (I dare not call it BioD) was like molasses in consistency. I can only imagine what the addition of another carbon to the alcohol would do.   Tom Irwin    From: Greg and April [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

[Biofuel] BioButanol replaces gasoline

2005-12-15 Thread Greg and April
Ran across this on another list, and thought people here would interested it.   http://butanol.com/index.html http://www.ilcorn.org/Corn_Products/Butanol/butanol.html   Be interesting to see the information about BioDiesel made with butanol.   Greg H. __

Re: [Biofuel] Alum as coagulant

2005-12-13 Thread Greg and April
There is quite likely Aluminum in Alum, depending on type. Alum Aluminum Sulfate Al2(SO4) Note the AL2(SO4) in 3 of the 4 types of Alum below ( not a complete list ): Potash alum, K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O Sodium alum, Na2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O Chrome alum, K2SO4·Cr2(SO4)3·24H2O Ammonia alum, NH4Al(S

Re: [Biofuel] WVO candles

2005-12-08 Thread Greg and April
It isn't Stearin is it? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 7:21 Subject: [Biofuel] WVO candles > > There's a product you can buy here in any supermarket, cheap, a white > powder claimed to be made from 100% c

Re: [Biofuel] Cat question was Re: Lay low in the high grass

2005-12-05 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: "robert luis rabello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 18:56 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Cat question was Re: Lay low in the high grass > Marylynn Schmidt wrote: > > > > > > HOW MANY MACDONALDS HAMBURGERS HAS THE AVERAGE CHILD EATEN IN A WEE

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection?

2005-12-02 Thread Greg and April
It's one thing if it is a vehicle fuel tank, something else if it is not. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 22:02 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection? > Hmmm. Remind

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection?

2005-12-02 Thread Greg and April
Furnace is Natural Gas. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Kenji James Fuse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 23:43 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection? > Hey Greg, > > Can't you put your biodiesel in a furnace tank

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene glovesgood enoughprotection?

2005-12-02 Thread Greg and April
No. Near as I can tell, everything is NG with some electric and a few solar. Greg H - Original Message - From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 18:59 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene glovesgood enoughprotection? > Greg, > > Do people

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection?

2005-12-02 Thread Greg and April
I'm a residence not a restraunt/business, so the exemtions for 'Other Oils' don't apply. Greg H. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 19:38 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves goodenoughprotection? > it's only biod

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol - was Re: neoprene gloves good enoughprotection?

2005-12-01 Thread Greg and April
In an obscure way, I am all ready there. A neighbor up the street let me know about a month ago that if he ever suspects that I am making BioDiesel, he will make sure that one way or another will I end up in court ( legal or civil ). I'm not totaly sure of what the issue is, but, near as I can te

Re: [Biofuel] Diesel pick-ups in Canada

2005-11-28 Thread Greg and April
At www.sor.com ( Specter Off Road ), you can find about any engine that went into a Landcruiser, including diesels. 4,5, and 6 cyl diesel engines http://www.sor.com/sor/cat035b.tam?xax=22710 Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, No

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-28 Thread Greg and April
ter/methanol/ethanol respectively > > Original Message Follows > From: "Greg and April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org > To: > Subject: Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power > Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:41:33 -0700

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-27 Thread Greg and April
Robert, Do you plan any experiments in the near future? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "robert luis rabello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 19:37 Subject: hydrogen power SNIP > I have built several electrolyzers SNIP __

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-22 Thread Greg and April
> over 50% increase in mileage you agree to *pay double *the regular prices." > > I'm guessing the person won't gamble $1500 (cost of the unit looks like > $7500. > > Greg and April wrote: > > And just how long do they have to make the adjustments? > > >

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-22 Thread Greg and April
And just how long do they have to make the adjustments?   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: john owens To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 13:45 Subject: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power     I dono if this is

Re: [Biofuel] Supplemental Hydrogen Injection for Class 8 Trucks

2005-11-22 Thread Greg and April
This makes allot more sense. #1I suspect that the stainless steel cell may be one of the electrodes. #5I wonder if it makes a difference if the 100 hours at 15 mph or at 75 mph? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "robert luis rabello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-20 Thread Greg and April
791.4 g divide by molecular wt of 32.04 = 24.7 moles > x4 for 98 moles of H > > so on a per volume basis you lower the H by adding alcohol. > > is you calculate the moles of H per gram is it 0.11/0.12/0.13 for > water/methanol/ethanol respectively > > Original Message Fol

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-19 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: "Darryl McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 8:12 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power > > The company says they have overcome the problem of the water freezing. > No indication they have changed the properties

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-18 Thread Greg and April
The water may be more plentiful, but, it still takes up volume and mass. 1 gal of water weighs about 8.35 lbs. and takes up 231 cubic inches So 90 gal weighs over 750 lbs and takes up over 12 cubic ft. That's a lot, of extra weight and volume being taken up. I can't help but wonder if the water

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-17 Thread Greg and April
ociated efficiency losses to others. > > I make no judgment about the overall efficiency, efficacy or worthiness of > this technique. As to whether it works or not, as Hakan might say, puede > que si, o puede que no. > > Cheers, > > Bob, West Linn, OR > - Original Messa

Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power

2005-11-15 Thread Greg and April
I have been wondering what the rate of water usage is. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "robert luis rabello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 19:37 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] truckers choose hydrogen power > > This process does not violate thermodynamics, and ma

Re: [Biofuel] Alum as coagulant

2005-11-15 Thread Greg and April
IIRC, aluminum soaps will thicken fuels, and that was a early way to make napalm. I'm not saying that alum would do this, but, it should be something to keep in mind, as, soap is a byproduct of biofuel production. You would not want a tank full of a flammable sticky gel that does not flow. Greg

Re: [Biofuel] diesel vs. gasoline fuels & bike commuting

2005-11-09 Thread Greg and April
Please keep in mind, that American refineries are optimized to produce as much gasoline as possible, at the expense of other products, from a single gallon of oil. In part, this is why they, tries to buy as much 'light sweet crude' as possible. Other types of crude oil don't give as much gasolin

Re: [Biofuel] new source of cheap near-limitless power

2005-11-09 Thread Greg and April
Actualy there is some truth to it, as this was the basis for early lasers, but, the electron has to be at a higher state to begin with, and that usually takes allot of energy to accomplish.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Kirk McLoren To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution

2005-10-29 Thread Greg and April
Then how is NitoMethane made? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "bob allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:35 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution > Howdy Teoman, > > bubbling thru the solution is all that it would do. It doesn't react under thes

[Biofuel] Accidental Invention Points to End of Light Bulbs

2005-10-22 Thread Greg and April
Very interesting article.   http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20051021/sc_space/accidentalinventionpointstoendoflightbulbs;_ylt=AqgImjW.2mWPUaNCSyb.Awis0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ OR http://tinyurl.com/cb6x4 The main light source of the future will almost surely not be a bulb. It might

Re: [Biofuel] methoxide solution - missing scale

2005-10-20 Thread Greg and April
And unions haven't caused problems? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Kenji James Fuse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 22:39 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] methoxide solution - missing scale > Please don't shop at WarMart! > Despite the problems with the labour m

Re: [Biofuel] methoxide solution - missing scale

2005-10-19 Thread Greg and April
HEET for diesels is almost pure ( 98% or so ) Isopropanol from what I understand. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 12:12 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] methoxide solution - missing scale > > I stopped by one of the sm

[Biofuel] Multi Fuel Engines

2005-10-15 Thread Greg and April
Prototype 42 hp Engine 6 inches dia. 6 inches long 42 hp at 7000 rpm 40lbs. Tested at NAVAIR PSEF Oct. 2003 http://www.regtech.com/18.html   Greg H. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mai

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: Re: fyi

2005-10-14 Thread Greg and April
Todd, I don't think we are thinking about the same type of efficiency here. I'm was thinking more in terms of production efficiency rather than the energy efficiency you appear to be talking about. Looking back at the original, it looks like I missed parts of it.My bad. When Efficient and F

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: Re: fyi

2005-10-13 Thread Greg and April
Unions.   More efficient factories, mean fewer workers.    Someone is going to lose their job.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Gustl Steiner-Zehender To: Biofuel Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:38 Subject: [Biofuel] Fwd: Re: fyi Hallo All,I  receiv

Re: [Biofuel] SUV Drivers in Paris Get Wind Knocked Out of Them

2005-10-11 Thread Greg and April
Is it me, or is the civilian Hummer, really bigger and annoying when compared to the military Humvee? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Brian Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:36 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] SUV Drivers in Paris Get Wind Knocked Out of Them

Re: [Biofuel] Steel drums, Where to get them?

2005-10-01 Thread Greg and April
I in Colo Spngs, and don't know of any organic soap making places near by. Do you know of any? Greg H - Original Message - From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 13:49 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Steel drums, Where to get them? > Around here (colorado

Re: [Biofuel] New question on oil seed crops and ley farming

2005-09-30 Thread Greg and April
what viedo format is that in? It will not open for me, - Original Message - From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 13:48 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] New question on oil seed crops and ley farming > > It's hard to find a dumb animal, IMO, unless it's

Re: [Biofuel] the power of spin - harnessing artificial tornadoes as anenergy source

2005-09-30 Thread Greg and April
If man could harness some of the energy of storms, the storms probably would not be as bad. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Alt.EnergyNetwork" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 15:05 Subject: [Biofuel] the power of spin - harnessing artificial tornadoes as

Re: [Biofuel] Running Toyota Landcruiser (HDJ80) on WVO?

2005-09-28 Thread Greg and April
Did you have to change the gaskets and fuel line?The reason I ask, it that I have a '85 BJ60. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Scott Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 10:34 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Running Toyota Landcruiser (HDJ80) on WVO? > Julian

Re: [Biofuel] Steam catapult assisted take off

2005-09-24 Thread Greg and April
I know a little bit about the catapults on aircraft carriers. When the front wheel of an aircraft is hooked into the catapult, it acts as a large break keeping the aircraft from going anywhere, as the aircrafts engines are brought up to max take off power. When the catapult is released, it slings

Re: [Biofuel] Morality test for you all

2005-09-18 Thread Greg and April
I find it funny that the first time I saw it, it was about Bill Clinton, then the second time it was about Hillary Clinton. What is not funny is that my answer remains the same."Neither, I would try and save them." Now granted, after I saved them, I might punch them in the nose for things the

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-18 Thread Greg and April
Ok, first of all, my LandCruiser, is a little unusual, in the fact that it is a Canadian Model. One of the things that makes it unusual, is the fact that Toyota imported diesels LandCruisers into Canada and not into the US.My LandCruiser is one of the Canadian diesels. IIRC, the 3B engine is

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-16 Thread Greg and April
lize you weren't. > Sorry. > > Zeke > > On 9/16/05, Greg and April <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ??? > > > > Are we talking about the same type of vehicle? > > > > I'm talking about a '85 Toyota LandCruiser BJ60 with a 3B engine. > >

Re: [Biofuel] changing trash into fuel

2005-09-16 Thread Greg and April
It is a very energy intensive operation. The question is does it pay back enough fuel, to make it worth while? Greg H. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "biofuel" Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 14:13 Subject: [Biofuel] changing trash into fuel > The plasma torch

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-16 Thread Greg and April
??? Are we talking about the same type of vehicle? I'm talking about a '85 Toyota LandCruiser BJ60 with a 3B engine. IIRC, the engine is runs around 2700-2800 rpm at 75 mph. At sea level the 3B is about 95 Hp, but, starts to have breathing problems at 3,000 ft, and I'm at 5500 ft and make trips

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-16 Thread Greg and April
The 4 banger is original equipment. The trannie is a manual 5 sp. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 14:51 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement? > > My advice from a practical standpoint is to put one of

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
Just to start debate on something I think about everyday, when I get into my LandCruiser. I wonder how much extra fuel is being used, because of the small engine size, climbing all the hills around here. Still, I'm not knocking the 20 mpg I'm getting now, I just keep thinking it could get better

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
I know what you are talking about. At 55 mph ( on the flats, no headwind, no cargo other than the spare tire, and 1 passenger ), I have a little reserve.At 65 mph I have almost none. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Zeke Yewdall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, Septembe

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
the one that is the best I can come up > now with based on the constraints of finances, DOT regulations, fuel > availability and characteristics, and a commute with lots of elevation > change > > On 9/15/05, Greg and April <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
Bingo! Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Brian Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 15:27 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement? > Very interesting discussion here. > How many people here are swapping engines? > I was giving some thought to removi

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
With a GVWR of 5360, an 80-85 HP 4 banger, grades of up to 8% and stop signs & stop lights that stop you in the middle of the hill, going to a smaller engine is not what I have in mind.   Greg H.     - Original Message - From: Kirk McLoren To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
Ok, given the same vehicle ( and about the same weight ), how does one go about picking a replacement engine and perhaps the replacing the transmission as well?   The reason I ask, is that I would like to replace the engine I have with a better engine, but, I don't want to over power.   Greg

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-15 Thread Greg and April
True. OTOH, if the job must be done, then you have to choose the best tool available from the limited selection that is available. That is why you bother to learn what the best alternative is. If one size of engine is inefficient, replacing it with a more efficient engine is more cost effective

Re: [Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-13 Thread Greg and April
It's not Dolittle, or bombers that I know of, but I do know that Charles A. Lindbergh, taught P-38 pilots how to get the best of the long range capabilities of the P-38's in the pacific during the war. I find it interesting, and to the best of my knowledge, fuel economy is a concern of the list.

[Biofuel] Debatable statement?

2005-09-13 Thread Greg and April
True or False Underpowered vehicles can be just as inefficient as overpowered vehicles. Why or why not?   Greg H.     ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biof

Re: [Biofuel] New Orleans mayor failed to use school buses for 4 days

2005-09-04 Thread Greg and April
Kirk,   Where is the photo mentioned?   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Kirk McLoren To: biofuel Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 10:55 Subject: [Biofuel] New Orleans mayor failed to use school buses for 4 days SNIP See photo below of

Re: [Biofuel] How New Orleans Was Lost

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
He spent the day on the ground today, walking parts of New Orleans, and Mississippi. Just like 9/11, it was a few days after it happened. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Mike Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 20:45 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] How New Orle

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
ere, > and nuts to keep paying to put the houses back. But I guess the money > is better spent than being used in Iraq. > > Greg and April wrote: > > >Yes. > > > >If people live in an area, they should learn of dangerous natural > >occurrences ( quakes, t

Re: [Biofuel] Silver, chlorine, etc. (was Katrina..

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
UV would be my first choice if the electrical system could take it.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Joe Street To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:05 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Silver, chlorine, etc. (was Katrina.. Right so

Re: [Biofuel] rockets, turbines and compressed air..was..[DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like totry something...but first, your opinions (please).

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
Let me guess, potassium chlorate and sugar, cooked like candy to the hard crack stage on a candy thermometer? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Alt.EnergyNetwork" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 15:26 Subject: [Biofuel] rockets,turbines and compressed air..w

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
There is an ant and the grasshopper thing going on here. Yes in the story, the grasshopper ends up singing for his supper, but, what do we do in the real world?   Now, I'm not saying that all of the people in NO are bad and I agree that the people need help, but, how do you help, without re

Re: [Biofuel] Silver, chlorine, etc. (was Katrina..

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
Brian, How is your electrical supply?The reason I ask, is that I have an idea, but, it requires electricity to use. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Brian Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 6:14 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Silver, chlorine, etc. (was K

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-02 Thread Greg and April
Why not Sony? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "John Hayes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 6:56 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame? > > I prefer Blaupunkt over Pioneer, but my friend prefers Aiwa. Anything is > better than So

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
No.   I'm saying that when specialist from the field of meteorology say it's going to be a bad storm and they should evacuate coastal areas, people should believe them.   I'm saying that when specialist from the field of geology say that a any break in the levies would put 20 feet ( or more

Re: [Biofuel] [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try something...butfirst, your opinions (please).

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
, 2005 13:08 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try something...butfirst, your opinions (please). It was about 4 months ago, no luck contacting anyone, next time I am in NZ, I will be sure to drop in though...lol From: "Greg and April" &l

Re: [Biofuel] Cross Posted: Fwd: [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try something...but first, your opinions (please).

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
I think you are right, but, that doesn't help him right now.     Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Joe Street To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 15:12 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Cross Posted: Fwd: [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
a synergy of ideas here greater > than any one person. If my reactor catches fire because I made a stupid > mistake, should I be dropped from the list? What I feel when I read your > posts doesn't seem to fit. It bothers me. I'm sorry. > > Regards, > Emil > > -----Or

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
That's where you are wrong Todd. For many things I am still at the bottom of the heap, and freely admit it. For other things I have learned from other peoples mistakes, and admit to that too. Other things I learned from my own mistakes, nothing wrong with that either. Simply put, I refuse to be

Re: [Biofuel] B100 and jet fuel

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
The short answer is no. The long answer is, BioDiesel does not have to BTU's of jet fuel ( jet fuel is a highly refined cozen to jet fuel with allot of BTU's per gal ), nor does it have the ability to take the low temperatures that jet fuel would encounter at altitude. These things are workable,

Re: [Biofuel] [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try something...but first, your opinions (please).

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
I'm not surprised.   When did you send the money?   That guy was stepped on big time by Big Brother after 9-11.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Peter Morgan To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:21 Subject: Re: [Biofuel]

Re: [Biofuel] Cross Posted: Fwd: [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try something...but first, your opinions (please).

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
Yes, and he was shut down because governments panicked.   Greg H.   - Original Message - From: Joe Street To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:38 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Cross Posted: Fwd: [DIYGasTurbines] Re: I'd like to try some

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
There are a few tricks to keeping water fresh. 1)Use distilled water.If you start with a sanitized barrel, and fill it with distilled water, there is nothing to 'go bad'. 2) Rotate it every 6-8 months. 3)Bubble air through it before use.Water really doesn't go bad unless some

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
Yes. If people live in an area, they should learn of dangerous natural occurrences ( quakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, tidal waves, blizzards and the like ), and make preparations for them. Like I said in another post: "I have no issue with those that TRIED to do something to help them selves and s

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
Were you inquiring 'bad' as in micro-organisms or 'bad' as to taste? Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Brian Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:51 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame? > Thanks for the info Emil. > I r

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-09-01 Thread Greg and April
sure what I would of done if in their situation, but I certainly have sympathy for their dilemma. Greg and April wrote: > They are culpable, if they continue their parents mistakes.Indeed they > should have a better grasp of just how bad things are. > > Last night on the news, they in

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-08-31 Thread Greg and April
They are culpable, if they continue their parents mistakes.Indeed they should have a better grasp of just how bad things are. Last night on the news, they interviewed a family that elected to stay in their home, even though the water was almost to the top of their front porch and an evacuation

Re: [Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Is There Blame?

2005-08-31 Thread Greg and April
They do, but, from my understanding, most of the low laying areas are rural. I don't know of any hurricanes that have hit the Netherlands as well, Louisiana has a ongoing history of them. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "Manzo, Emil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 3

Re: [Biofuel] chicken manure

2005-08-31 Thread Greg and April
I have no idea, but, some of the ways that Myth Busters test myths, leaves allot to be desired. Greg H. - Original Message - From: "John Hayes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:46 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] chicken manure > > Didn't mythbusters test that very ur

Re: [Biofuel] chicken manure

2005-08-31 Thread Greg and April
My dad told the story about one of his collage buddies that got a 3 month old Cadillac for $50, because the previous owner went out to the desert and committed suicide in it, and was not found for many days.. He striped the car down to bare metal, sand blasted the entire thing, and rebuilt it with

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