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Title: Biodiesel in an 8v92
Post by: Dakell12 on July 09, 2007, 09:43:27 AM
Hey there everyone, i was wondering if anyone had done a biodiesel conversion on an 8v92. I was wondering how feasible the process was for me. Thanks for the information.
Title: Re: Biodiesel in an 8v92
Post by: belfert on July 09, 2007, 11:03:09 AM
No real conversion needed to run biodiesel.  You will need to change the filters very often for the first few thousand miles as biodiesel tends to pull any junk from the tank along with it.

You might be thinking about WVO and not biodiesel in which case you should look in the help section for topics on WVO.
Title: Re: Biodiesel in an 8v92
Post by: TomC on July 09, 2007, 01:31:17 PM
Detroit Diesel only recognizes B-5.  Just for your information.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Biodiesel in an 8v92
Post by: Jerry W Campbell on July 09, 2007, 03:30:06 PM
The only conversion necessary for biodiesel is to swap out all the rubber hoses that come in contact with the fuel with Viton hoses. Hoses for my little VW pickup cost me $95. Biodiesel is VERY corrosive. It will turn normal rubber to jello in no time.
Jerry
Title: Re: Biodiesel in an 8v92
Post by: tekebird on July 09, 2007, 05:06:47 PM
if you run anything over 5 you'll be needing some fuel heat as well if you operate in cooler climates.

Local school district runs b5 and had gelling issues over the weekend
I had B100 in my old 04 and it gelled at 55