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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.
66 14 Tutorials- The Ten Steps Conv...
02/02/09 at 03:28 PM 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.
288 86 vw wvo
04/15/09 at 06:25 PM by cfn50
     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 06:10 PM by danalinscott
Conversion configurations
Descriptions and basic schematics of the known conversion configurations
73 5 "Return" fuel circuit options
05/20/09 at 06:49 PM by danalinscott
Conversion Parts and Accessories
A List of Commonly Used Conversion Components w/descriptions
74 20 Simple 12v timers
05/23/09 at 09:52 AM by danalinscott
     Specific Info and Questions
     Fixing and preventing problems
FAQs 3 1 How do I avoid problems with ...
04/03/08 at 08:36 PM by danalinscott
Houston...I have a problem
Post questions here if you can't find the solution in the forums just below.
45 14 Engine dies AFTER flush cycle...
06/18/09 at 10:48 AM by danalinscott
Short term problems
Daignosis and prevention
4 4 Air leaks into fuel system
11/20/07 at 12:42 PM by danalinscott
Long term problems
Daignosis and prevention
8 4 Electric line heaters
04/19/09 at 09:46 AM by longwolf
Cold Weather problems
Preventing problems in cold climates
7 2 in tank heat exchanger
12/17/08 at 01:10 PM by danalinscott
     VO/PO fuel processing
FAQs 13 9 Can I use a centrifugal filte...
03/28/08 at 10:09 AM by danalinscott
Collecting WVO
How to gather wvo
17 5 Collecting using a vacuum tan...
09/16/08 at 07:29 PM by danalinscott
Pre-filtering WVO 80 6 General questions on prefilte...
04/05/08 at 11:03 PM by hvacr9
De-watering wvo 45 12 Large amount of water please ...
12/17/08 at 12:03 PM by danalinscott
VO Fuel Cooperatives 3 3 VO cooperative Information li...
05/18/07 at 01:18 PM by danalinscott
Mistwashing
Information on mistwashing to remove particulate and water soluble contaminants
3 1 Basic mistwashing info.
03/08/08 at 08:18 PM by danalinscott
Blending VO/PO with gasoline/diesel/ or other solvents 11 1 Blending????
02/23/08 at 02:44 AM by John_Galt
Other VO/PO/WVO processing issues 2 2 question regarding cloudy oil
06/04/07 at 01:01 PM by danalinscott
     Conversion info
FAQs 7 4 how to tell if an enginge is ...
09/24/08 at 11:59 AM by danalinscott
12 Valve Cummins/Dodge 2500/3500 conversion 14 3 Working discussion on Cummins...
02/17/09 at 01:47 PM by LarsNelson
24 valve Cummins conversion 2 2 Links to conversion info.
04/02/07 at 01:29 PM by danalinscott
Mercedes Benz Conversion
Working discussion on Mercedes Engine Conversion
52 13 99 e300d conversion links
03/31/09 at 08:20 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 09:22 PM by JohnO
GMC diesel conversions 68 7 6.6 Duramax Turbo
05/30/08 at 11:10 PM by oldmanc
Pre-Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion 33 5 How's this configuration?
04/06/09 at 10:12 AM by danalinscott
Powerstroke Ford Diesel Conversion 4 2 7.3 Ford Conversion
07/17/07 at 10:53 PM by jonascox
Single tank conversions 39 4 Engine Blanket (how to make o...
02/12/09 at 07:46 PM by Meles
Busses and RVs 6 2 3208 Cat Turbo 300hp powered ...
03/11/08 at 09:25 PM by rvcowboy
Generators
A discussion on modifiying diesel generators to VO fuel
9 5 Air Cooled VO generators...
11/07/07 at 06:33 PM by danalinscott
Troubleshooting
Identifying common problems with VO/PO conversions
6 2 Testing soldered pipe joints
10/30/08 at 03:22 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 08:08 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 09:29 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 08:57 PM by JohnO
Reports and studies on VO fuel 11 3 The Beatty Report- FAQs
02/01/08 at 03:49 PM by danalinscott
Water in unused VO 18 6 The issue...water contaminati...
10/21/08 at 10:01 AM by alan
Conversion component testing procedures 44 4 Viscosity measurments
05/23/07 at 12:30 PM 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 10:57 AM by danalinscott
Component Vendors
A list of links to conversion component vendors
37 20 Injection line heaters
10/02/08 at 04:36 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 11:42 AM by danalinscott
     Complaints and Suggestions
Complaints 13 1 Censorship
11/29/07 at 10:51 AM by forbey
Suggestions 11 3 Suggestions for the "Ten Step...
02/03/09 at 11:14 AM by danalinscott
     Forum Rules
Rules and Moderation 2 2 Special Rules for Technical D...
11/07/06 at 01:32 PM by danalinscott
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Challenged posts are discussed resolved here to avoid holding up or diverting technical discussions
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