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HF 1/2" Hammer drill will NOT power a SBC pumped centrifuge...
Smoked it after about three minutes. It worked fine for transferring oil from one drum to another, but not when I hooked it up to the 'fuge. It ran that SBC pump up to 100psi line pressure like a champ, though. Then RPMs dropped down and I smelled the stink and saw the smoke. Done... Good...- 8ball
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- Forum: BioDiesel & Alternative Fuels
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What to check first? Starting issue...
I tried to search and got 13000 results, so I thought it would be quicker just to ask again, even though this question may have been asked already. About half the time I go out to start the truck, the following happens. Hot or cold, sitting for 15 minutes or 5 days. The starter will kick...- 8ball
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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WMO two tank system return line routing idea?
So, my plan is to run #2 diesel in the front tank and W85 in the rear tank. FSV is inop so I'm going with manual valves. I only plan to use the #2 for startup and shutdown. I would use a 3 way ball valve for changing the feed line from one tank to the other, but is there any reason I couldn't...- 8ball
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- Forum: BioDiesel & Alternative Fuels
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Long or Short valve stem seals on 6.9?
I did a search but couldn't find an answer. I bought a set of "long" valve stem seals for my 6.9. On both the o'reilly and rockauto websites they had both long and short listings for the 6.9. When I received them in the mail, I looked at the back of the box and they have only a 7.3 listed...- 8ball
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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My first WMO collection experience, or better, Newbie makes a mess, parts 1, 2, and 3
So, I make my first trip to collect some waste oil for my WMO setup. My best friend has a tire and lube shop, so I have about 100 gallons a week available if I ever needed that much. I was very much unprepared for the experience. Things I learned: 1. SBC pumps that have been converted into...- 8ball
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- Forum: BioDiesel & Alternative Fuels
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Just received my centrifuge in the mail!
It's just the small 55gph one from PABiodieselsupply, but it's here and I now have to get busy finalizing my plans for the WMO setup. I'm thinking about doing it as follows (I'd love to have some input): Barrel 1: Upflow filter setup. 55gal with 10 gal "funnel" on top, like has been...- 8ball
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- Forum: BioDiesel & Alternative Fuels
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WMO... Is it really that easy?
Just dump some kerosene and/or RUG into old motor oil, run it through a centrifuge, and put it in the tank? This kinda pegs the "if it seems too good to be true" meter. What are the cons to this process, besides a stinky exhaust and possible additional wear on IP and injectors? I bought my...- 8ball
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- Forum: BioDiesel & Alternative Fuels
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Newbie introduction - Bought '83 F250 and broke down on the way home
Hello all, First I wanted to say thank you to all of you who have created this place. I've done quite a bit of reading here as a guest, and I found what I thought was a pretty good deal on a 1983 6.9 truck. Truck performed very well on test drive and inspection, no major issues at all...- 8ball
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
