[Vwdiesel] Tradeoffs and Cheap Lube (long)

[Lee Hillsgrove]

> > In the end, I don't really know what is right, but I do know
> > where I have an imperfectly formed comfort level.  And all of
> > this writing has served to remind me that I have 15 gal of used
> > oil to get recycled.


  :-))

 Some of the machines we make where I work burn waste motor oil as a fuel.
It has more BTUs per gallon than #2 fuel oil (140k Vs 150 - 160k) but
generates a lot of ash as a by-product of combustion.

 Me, I mostly use it to start brush piles. This weekend, we had a fire and
when it burnt down some I put a very old and rusty metal 2 1/2 gallon gas
can with a little oil in it on top of the coals. A very satisfying jet of
flame, maybe 10' worth, shot out of the spout after it was preheated
sufficiently, and persisted for some time. It was so fun I had to dig it out
and refill it once it had cooled down, this time full to the brim with oil.
Great fun!


  Lee
  Oo-v-oO
  PP-ASEL
  KB1GNI