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The most basic info and questions
	Where do I begin? Links to basic info and step by step tutorials. Really new to the concept of running a diesel engine on plant oil? Heres where to start.	67	15	How hot is the optimum target... 07/19/09 at 09:42 AM by danalinscott
	If you can't find the info you need....post your question here. A catch all place to ask questions. They will be sorted into classifications later.	295	89	Collecting and Processing in ... Today at 06:00 PM by geoff
General Info
	Terms and Acronyms A Lexicon of the Terms and Acronyms Used in VO/PO and Diesel Engine Discussions	4	2	Acronyms 10/01/07 at 05:10 PM by danalinscott
	Conversion configurations Descriptions and basic schematics of the known conversion configurations	73	5	"Return" fuel circuit options 05/20/09 at 05:49 PM by danalinscott
	Conversion Parts and Accessories A List of Commonly Used Conversion Components w/descriptions	80	23	The simple coolant jackets fi... 10/16/09 at 12:14 PM by danalinscott
Specific Info and Questions
Fixing and preventing problems
	FAQs	4	1	How do I avoid problems with ... 10/02/09 at 02:53 PM by cfn50
	Houston...I have a problem Post questions here if you can't find the solution in the forums just below.	48	15	If you can't find the solutio... 10/09/09 at 12:15 PM by vnapple
	Short term problems Daignosis and prevention	4	4	Air leaks into fuel system 11/20/07 at 11:42 AM by danalinscott
	Long term problems Daignosis and prevention	8	4	Electric line heaters 04/19/09 at 08:46 AM by longwolf
	Cold Weather problems Preventing problems in cold climates	7	2	in tank heat exchanger 12/17/08 at 12:10 PM by danalinscott
VO/PO fuel processing
	FAQs	13	9	Can I use a centrifugal filte... 03/28/08 at 09:09 AM by danalinscott
	Collecting WVO How to gather wvo	17	5	Collecting using a vacuum tan... 09/16/08 at 06:29 PM by danalinscott
	Pre-filtering WVO	80	6	General questions on prefilte... 04/05/08 at 10:03 PM by hvacr9
	De-watering wvo	47	12	Dewatering wvo 10/01/09 at 03:31 PM by danalinscott
	VO Fuel Cooperatives	3	3	VO cooperative Information li... 05/18/07 at 12:18 PM by danalinscott
	Mistwashing Information on mistwashing to remove particulate and water soluble contaminants	3	1	Basic mistwashing info. 03/08/08 at 07:18 PM by danalinscott
	Blending VO/PO with gasoline/diesel/ or other solvents	11	1	Blending???? 02/23/08 at 01:44 AM by John_Galt
	Other VO/PO/WVO processing issues	2	2	question regarding cloudy oil 06/04/07 at 12:01 PM by danalinscott
Conversion info
	FAQs	7	4	how to tell if an enginge is ... 09/24/08 at 10:59 AM by danalinscott
	12 Valve Cummins/Dodge 2500/3500 conversion	15	4	More useful info on Dodge eng... 10/26/09 at 10:25 PM by billyO
	24 valve Cummins conversion	2	2	Links to conversion info. 04/02/07 at 12:29 PM by danalinscott
	Mercedes Benz Conversion Working discussion on Mercedes Engine Conversion	66	14	Updated Mercedes conversion 08/19/09 at 12:52 PM by danalinscott
	VW conversion Working discussion on converting VW diesel engines to VO/PO	45	11	VW specific conversion config... 08/04/08 at 08:22 PM by JohnO
	GMC diesel conversions	72	8	6.2 Chevy lift pump 11/05/09 at 11:58 AM by danalinscott
	Pre-Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion	33	5	How's this configuration? 04/06/09 at 09:12 AM by danalinscott
	Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion	4	2	7.3 Ford Conversion 07/17/07 at 09:53 PM by jonascox
	Single tank conversions	39	4	Engine Blanket (how to make o... 02/12/09 at 06:46 PM by Meles
	Busses and RVs	6	2	3208 Cat Turbo 300hp powered ... 03/11/08 at 08:25 PM by rvcowboy
	Generators A discussion on modifiying diesel generators to VO fuel	9	5	Air Cooled VO generators... 11/07/07 at 05:33 PM by danalinscott
	Troubleshooting Identifying common problems with VO/PO conversions	6	2	Testing soldered pipe joints 10/30/08 at 02:22 PM by danalinscott
VO Fuel in Business
	Businesses that make/sell VO fuel kits or components.	1	1	VO Conversion Component conso... 01/30/08 at 07:08 PM by danalinscott
	Businesses that install VO conversions	0	0	No posts
	Businesses that use VO fuel to increase profit	0	0	No posts
	Growing/making/selling VO fuel	2	2	Starting a "VO-Depot" 06/13/09 at 08:29 AM by danalinscott
Technical Discussions
	New technical discussions If you are interested in starting a new technical discussion just post the subject here	21	7	Barbed reducing Tee T for coo... 12/04/08 at 07:57 PM by JohnO
	Reports, studies, and technical information on VO fuel	17	6	Lending library of VO info 07/23/09 at 11:38 AM by danalinscott
	Water in unused VO	18	6	The issue...water contaminati... 10/21/08 at 09:01 AM by alan
	Conversion component testing procedures	44	4	Viscosity measurments 05/23/07 at 11:30 AM by danalinscott
Vendors section
	Kit comparison charts Charts to help you compare "apples to apples"	11	11	1995 - 1998 VW Jetta 01/27/08 at 09:57 AM by danalinscott
	Component Vendors A list of links to conversion component vendors	42	23	How to purchase components fr... 11/05/09 at 12:20 PM by danalinscott
	Vendor Ethics Can you really judge a vendor by their website?	19	3	How do I choose an ethical Ve... 02/29/08 at 10:42 AM by danalinscott
Complaints and Suggestions
	Complaints	13	1	Censorship 11/29/07 at 09:51 AM by forbey
	Suggestions	11	3	Suggestions for the "Ten Step... 02/03/09 at 10:14 AM by danalinscott
Forum Rules
	Rules and Moderation	2	2	Special Rules for Technical D... 11/07/06 at 12:32 PM by danalinscott
	Moderation resolution area Challenged posts are discussed resolved here to avoid holding up or diverting technical discussions	0	0	No posts
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