WVO Conversion
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jred---DONT DONT DONT use aluminum for the fuel lines---why--cause the vibration and bouncing on roads will crack aluminum long before copper or steel----and--you have to be extremely careful when you use aluminum around disssimiliar metals--galvanic action--corrode right off---been there---
now ya tell me i literally just ordered alum for the tank to the plate exchanger
just my lucki thought copper causes polymerization issues......would steel be the way to go then? got to see if they can change my order now..........
o thanks Exekiel, i have neen reading back over deeproots thread, in fact thats what i used to model my setup from with some addition for more cold weather.
SKimballC
Registered User
Don't use steel.
I don't think you'll have any problems with the aluminum, but you will find that it kinks and gets abused pretty easily, so be careful with it and don't bend and re-bend it over and over. I am not saying anything positive about Frybrid, but if it makes you feel any better that guy's been using aluminum in his kits all this time. Check the forum over there and maybe you'll find some actual customer feedback. Also, if you haven't checked out the Infopop forum there's a ton of info about this over there.
I don't think you'll have any problems with the aluminum, but you will find that it kinks and gets abused pretty easily, so be careful with it and don't bend and re-bend it over and over. I am not saying anything positive about Frybrid, but if it makes you feel any better that guy's been using aluminum in his kits all this time. Check the forum over there and maybe you'll find some actual customer feedback. Also, if you haven't checked out the Infopop forum there's a ton of info about this over there.
hheynow
the misanthrope
now ya tell me i literally just ordered alum for the tank to the plate exchanger
I don't understand why people use any type of metal tubing. My coolant loop and fuel system are plumbed with Dayco Gen 2 hose.
I wouldn't be too worried about aluminum fuel line. I ran a set of high quality 1/2" aluminum fuel lines with aeroquip fittings that I got at a speed shop on an old chevy conversion van a number of years ago after doing some fancy engine stuff. I ran the thing about 130k miles before i sold the thing and the fuel lines were fine. Just watch you bend radius, don't kink it, don't bend it any more than you really need to and don't tie it down too tight, allow for frame flex. That vehicle saw some mighty rough traveling too.
I'll try not to say anything about frybrid either *cough* ripoff*cough*liar*cough* stillnevergotmystinkinfilterwrenchhepromisedtwoyearsago *cough*
-------Robert
I'll try not to say anything about frybrid either *cough* ripoff*cough*liar*cough* stillnevergotmystinkinfilterwrenchhepromisedtwoyearsago *cough*
-------Robert
swampdigger
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After running this system, I can attest to the fact that you need to get the fuel stream hot!! My tank gets cooking and it's insulated, but by the time it hits my filter, it's not very warm.
I'm just having way too much fun right now It's a work in progress, and it'll have some major changes by winter time.
I'm just having way too much fun right now
It's a work in progress, and it'll have some major changes by winter time.After running this system, I can attest to the fact that you need to get the fuel stream hot!! My tank gets cooking and it's insulated, but by the time it hits my filter, it's not very warm.
I'm just having way too much fun right now
and You are going to need that. Don't forget to FLUSH the system before You turn off the engine, maybe not a problem now but in the winter it can get very solid and plug the fuel lines for hours, don't ask how I learned that.
swampdigger
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Haha, I had a dream the other day where I went to start my truck and saw the switch still in the WVO position. Scared me.
How'd you get it flowing again after that happened?
How'd you get it flowing again after that happened?
hheynow
the misanthrope
Don't let it happen.
Cold oil will "coke" the injector nozzels and ruin them. Ready for a new set of injectors? 
For someone who claims to be as broke as you...don't try to fool mother nature. She'll bite you right back in the butt and wallet.Don't let it happen.
That's right, don't forget. If You do then You'll have to flush the fuel lines from the tank to the fuel filter (better have an electric pump) and replace the fuel filter, make sure You refill with ps 911 and pray for it to catch ON
.Also I haven't mentioned this I think but anyone using a holley red, check the fuel screen inside the pump and remove it. The wvo eat mine away, but only that so I figured the screen was made out of copper or the like (maybe the oil got too hot too).
As for the cold oil, some say is bad but many others mix wvo without heating it (I rather do heat it) and nothing happen, now I would think cold wvo won't affect a warm engine but could hurt a cold engine if it happens all the time. If You don't believe it do it and after a few thousand miles pull and injector and see for Yourself.
jim_22
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Right. Cold oil in a cold engine will ultimately lead to trouble. Cold oil into a hot engine is OK (IDI heats it for you, easy to verify with an IR thermometer) if you have sufficient flow. The flow can be maintained with high quality non-hydrogenated oil (very well filtered!) which is then cut with kerosene according to outside temperatures.
Jim
Jim
well i changed my order to SS line, it will be a little harder to work with but shouldent have any problem once it is set up. i am going to pass on heating the tank just yet since i want to get the system set up and i have spent enough on it already. i have been gathering parts over time to help diffuse the cost but so far i am in about $500. i have been keeping track of the parts and will put together a good list when i am done. i am sure i could have cut some cost some places but i wanted to have a reliable system with some proven parts that my grandma could use.
my order should be here today and i cant wait to start playing.
my order should be here today and i cant wait to start playing.
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