DeepRoots
Tug Engineer
part 1:
First the idea behind this conversion:
least parts, least expense to acheive 150degrees F fuel temps prior to the fuel filter. I was happy burning a blend of diesel and WVO but due to much of the oil being partially hydrogenated alot of it was nearly solid (or at least really thick) at 70degrees.
My philosophy is to build something simply, monitor its running condition and adapt as needed.
the truck:
the parts:
fuel tank cost $60 from a junkyard. It's from an international dumptruck, I liked it because it had a huge inspection port, lotsa extra fittings, drains underneath, and because it's heavy as hell. They tried to sell me the tank straps for $100, but I made my own out of wire rope and ubolts (scrap I had here at the farm)
2, 3 port fuel switching valves form Greasecar, $55 each, they are rated up to 300 degrees, and high pressure. I'd heard the stock 6 port valve on fords can't handle the heat....
1, Flat Plate Heat exchanger, 26 plate type.
This unit cost about $95 shipped from OmarSales (great fella btw). This thing heats up some fuel in a major way. This thing works by the fuel entering A2 and exiting A1 with the coolant entering B1 and exiting B2. The opposing flow obviously helps with heat transfer
1, Tanktherm Heater from John @ fattywagons.com
This thing cost $150 but I figured it would insure the vo was warming on the way up to the filter. I was going to build my own to save a few bucks.... but I work alot, and John's smarter than me
My only issue with this unit is the fittings which leaked at first. It may partially be my fault as I'm a wussie with tightening down certain things.... I've cracked too many fittings in my time.
this is the bottom of the tanktherm heater:
a little ingenuity with a bucket to catch metal shavings and a 3/4'' holesaw and I got the tanktherm installed, obviously the tank was cleaned after all this cutting/etc
the view from the inside:
complete:
in the truck, note the return line too:
First the idea behind this conversion:
least parts, least expense to acheive 150degrees F fuel temps prior to the fuel filter. I was happy burning a blend of diesel and WVO but due to much of the oil being partially hydrogenated alot of it was nearly solid (or at least really thick) at 70degrees.
My philosophy is to build something simply, monitor its running condition and adapt as needed.
the truck:
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the parts:
fuel tank cost $60 from a junkyard. It's from an international dumptruck, I liked it because it had a huge inspection port, lotsa extra fittings, drains underneath, and because it's heavy as hell. They tried to sell me the tank straps for $100, but I made my own out of wire rope and ubolts (scrap I had here at the farm)
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2, 3 port fuel switching valves form Greasecar, $55 each, they are rated up to 300 degrees, and high pressure. I'd heard the stock 6 port valve on fords can't handle the heat....
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1, Flat Plate Heat exchanger, 26 plate type.
This unit cost about $95 shipped from OmarSales (great fella btw). This thing heats up some fuel in a major way. This thing works by the fuel entering A2 and exiting A1 with the coolant entering B1 and exiting B2. The opposing flow obviously helps with heat transfer
You must be registered for see images attach
1, Tanktherm Heater from John @ fattywagons.com
This thing cost $150 but I figured it would insure the vo was warming on the way up to the filter. I was going to build my own to save a few bucks.... but I work alot, and John's smarter than me
My only issue with this unit is the fittings which leaked at first. It may partially be my fault as I'm a wussie with tightening down certain things.... I've cracked too many fittings in my time.
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this is the bottom of the tanktherm heater:
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a little ingenuity with a bucket to catch metal shavings and a 3/4'' holesaw and I got the tanktherm installed, obviously the tank was cleaned after all this cutting/etc
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the view from the inside:
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complete:
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in the truck, note the return line too:
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