I just started using B100 in a 1984 Mitsubishi diesel. Similar vintage, although different design.
Why remove the in-tank fuel screen? I think the gunk that biodiesel dissolves is usually much smaller particles than will clog this screen (someone else correct me if I'm wrong), and you loose protection from getting large particles farther along the fuel system. I would replace all the fuel filters after a while, even if you don't think you need it. I replaced mine after 2,000 miles on biodiesel, and found a noticeable increase in power, although I hadn't noticed any real problems before. Little tiny rust and dirt particles in the filter. Plus its easier to do as a planned replacement, than an emergency one on the side of the road, even if you do have extras in the trunk. What is the consensus on retiming the injection pump? I advanced mine about 3 degrees, but that was also because I went to higher elevation, not because of switching to biodiesel. I am keeping an eye on the hoses and seals, but have not replaced any. On 9/22/05, Thomas Kelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've recently acquired a 1982 Mercedes 300SD. It is clean, rust-free, > and very well maintained, but has never run on BD. > Could someone familiar with Mercedes of this vintage comment on my > checklist of things to do: > -Remove in-tank fuel screen (Car already has a prefilter and a fuel > filter accessible from above). > -Set timing back 2 -3 degrees. > -Keep a couple of prefilters and in-line filters in the trunk. > -The hoses and seals appear to be in very good condition. I don't plan > on replacing them. > I have diesel mechanics in the family who are willing to do > whatever is necessary, but their area of expertise is buses, so any info. > would be appreciated. > > Tom > > > _______________________________________________ > Biofuel mailing list > Biofuel@sustainablelists.org > http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > > Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 > messages): > http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ > > > > _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
