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  1. Cactus Bob

    Ferret V765-01

    so i am back with more questions. the last time i removed my pump i used a tool i own it's a motorcraft red plastic box . it used a magnetic pickup. is this the same function in this tool as i already own? sorry i cant give the name of the tool, it's burried in a sea of other tools and parts...
  2. Cactus Bob

    Actually retrieving WMO

    I collect WVO. but some things are the same. today in order to get something you have to give something(MONEY) there is no more free stuff. i collect my oil in the containers it comes in. the vegetable oil comes in 5 gallon plastic boxes. i work with a restaurant where the cook bottles up the...
  3. Cactus Bob

    Oil or fuel filter?

    a 30 micron filter should be alll you need for a 7.3 idi
  4. Cactus Bob

    Ferret V765-01

    can someone please explain what it does? short explation is good enough. Should i have one ? not this one it is spoken for, but should i find another. I do my own work and have an IDI, just never heard of one and never needed anything i don't already have somehow.
  5. Cactus Bob

    New here- W110 buy

    your going to hate it. one of the worst driving slowest cars out there. it's that bad. much slower than a rabbit diesel....yes it's that bad. PS it has a top speed of 50 MPH. most where used as taxis in big city's. power and speed was not needed 35 MPH and great mileage. well great mileage for...
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    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

    this is my set up . i have used this pump and filters for over 25 years. it works on any oil and WMO is great because it does not plug up the pre filter at all. on WMO i get almost a year on the pre filter and 2-3 years on the polishing filter. it is made from an old household oil furnance gun...
  7. Cactus Bob

    RUG and 100LL

    What is your idea of a "RUG" and what is a 100LL? I have been working with bio diesel and Vegtable oils for 25+ years and a "Rug" to me is used on the living room floor or on your head. 100LL is who knows what.
  8. Cactus Bob

    Barrel stove idea wmo/wood

    what your building will not last long. 55Gal drums do not last long when used a burn barrels or in this case a furnace. you will have to look for holes every day. Why not just buy a used oil boiler (people are converting to gas heat every day) it should be cheep and it's the right tool for the...
  9. Cactus Bob

    Anyone familiar with the VW D24T?

    I know them inside and out. what do you want to know? I have a bunch of them and a few for parts. but don't expect me to sell much . parts for these are very expensive and hard to get. so i am not parting with much. the fact you think you have low power tells me you need rings. these engines...
  10. Cactus Bob

    Other Alternative Fuel Forum out there?

    following
  11. Cactus Bob

    What else do you drive?

    Long trips 1984 Volvo Diesel Wagon Short around town trips 1988 Suzuki Samurai.
  12. Cactus Bob

    Defrost only, no vents or floor

    well you still got a leak ....somewhere. or you have a bad vacuum pump. it can only be one of the two. if your pump works and your sure we move to step two. you need a "quiet" vacuum source , you can't use your pump because the engine is too noisy . so what i do it connect a long hose to...
  13. Cactus Bob

    1990 gmc 3500 no start small block 350

    Gm Fuel Pumps do not like to sit. it may run but it most likely will not provide enough pressure or volume of fuel. checking volume is a bit tricky. if it was mine and i was sure i was keeping it(knew engine and trans where good when parked) i would just just change out the sending unit and pump...
  14. Cactus Bob

    94 7.3l IDI E4OD issues

    I am going to get on my soap box and preach, then i will shut up and sit down..........Anyone and everyone who owns one of these trucks with an E4od transmission should have at least one tested transmission control unit in reserve for testing and troubleshooting.....If you do not, get your butt...
  15. Cactus Bob

    Letting 7.3 sit two weeks at a time

    I have you all beat. My 92(E350 7.3 IDI) Van is an extra and we rarely use it. (it was driven under 100 miles last year.) sometimes it sits for 6-9 months between uses. it sits with it's batteries disconnected(that's important because that little clock in the radio uses more juice than you...
  16. Cactus Bob

    What do y’all pull with your truck?

    Well it's an E350 and i am a HVAC&R repair contractor....So ..... Compressors,motors,Freon, relays, caps, tools and all that stuff. I know an E350 is a bit overkill but i bought it for the Diesel and the ability to run WVO. All i really need is an E150 Diesel, but Ford never did that. Back in...
  17. Cactus Bob

    Another Interesting IDIT Failure

    Lucas is fine in an engine that really needs it......... I have used Lucas(and STP) in engines that where on there last legs for years. If you need oil pressure , or you just want the engine to not burn as much oil any of these "thickeners" might be the ticket. but i don't think anyone would...
  18. Cactus Bob

    broken glowplug... ideas?

    If you are going to leave them in do your engine a favor . Go get two(2) cheap china needle nose vice grips and clamp them tightly on what remains of the broken glow plugs . and leave the vice grips there. this will assure if they do get loose they will not fall into the engine.
  19. Cactus Bob

    18.4 MPG!

    19.3MPG 92 E350 auto, extended body..All in town miles no hwy miles. loaded down with tools. but driven like i was hypermileing all the time. Edit per clb's request below : Altitude : 1124 ft Cgvw : weight? i am guessing ? unknown but it's an E350 extended with approx 3000 lbs of tools and...
  20. Cactus Bob

    In case of EMP

    Steam ? i have to hand that off to someone else. the only thing i can say, if we are to the point we are using steam that's pretty far down. @ this far down i would not be trying to attract attention to myself or my location. A cloud of smoke sorta tells the world "i am over here, distracted...
  21. Cactus Bob

    In case of EMP

    I use 115Vac Motors in my setup . but i have multiple generators some with points and brushes (no electronics) these should start and run even after a major EMP. if not i have a 3 phase converter that connects to an automotive alternator to convert the 3ph windings to 115V single phase. Where...
  22. Cactus Bob

    In case of EMP

    Well guys, when has mankind ever had to navigate a "zombie event" ? or a total "every man for himself" event? Answer: NEVER. So preparing for such an event is futile. So what am i preparing for ? A temporary or even permanent loos of the electrical grid. this means all technology stops and may...
  23. Cactus Bob

    In case of EMP

    I hate to be the wet blanket here, but this thread is starting to get a little disturbing. All of you do realize that everything in the world does belong to somebody....Someone does own the things around you it's not just a free for all. I know i would be a little more than a little upset if...
  24. Cactus Bob

    84 300td in a jeep looking for more power

    Missing the ALDA....now that's telling! Someone was trying to increase fuel and did the ultimate....removed it. the OM617's injection pump does reduce fuel delivery as it's wearing out, making the engine feel like a semi clogged fuel filter. you might just be dealing with this problem. other...
  25. Cactus Bob

    In case of EMP

    you have not had problems with old WVO? I sure have. I was doing the WVO thing from 1998 to 2015 . I would age the WVO for a year then filter and then store. I found the oldest filtered oil would loose power when used. the older the oil the less power i got from it . oil 1-1.5 years(after...

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