[Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!

[Area31 Research Facility]

The large 2 micron Caterpillar spin-on diesel fuel filter by Fleetguard is
FF5320.  IIRC it is a 3/4-13 thread I think and the filter housing sold by
Princess Auto for the Goldenrods is a 3/4-14.  I just got a die the right
size and chased the thread on the Goldenrod holder spiggot, but not all the
way, only about 1/3rd to 1/2.  The difference in pitch is so small you end
up losing all the threads if you go too far. Works great!

Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "McCanless, James" <james.mccanless at lmco.com>
To: "Area31 Research Facility" <stephensrw at stn.net>; <rbp at 4u2bu.org>; "Sandy
Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:33 AM
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!


> Rob,
> I would be interested in that number.
> Thanks,
> Troy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
> On Behalf Of Area31 Research Facility
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:34 AM
> To: rbp at 4u2bu.org; Sandy Cameron
> Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!
>
> Rolf,
>
> Sounds fascinating.  Are you aware that Fleet makes a 2 micron large
> spin-on filter for Caterpillar? I tracked it down looking for a filter
> for my 1.5L diesel Rabit engine in genset project operating on WTF/WMO.
> I can post the part # if anyone wants it.  Not handy at the moment
> sorry.  It is a generous sized filter about 4" diameter by 6.5"-7"  long
> to capture plenty-o-crud before needing replacement and very affordable
> at around $10 ea.
>
> I read that you used copper refrigeration type tubing inside 3/4" rubber
> heater hose.  That will work extremely well until, (and it hopefully
> won't
> happen) the copper work hardens from flexing/vibration and cracks making
> a leak.  Copper tubing is never employed in motor vehicles for this
> reason.
>
> Rob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
> To: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
> Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!
>
>
> Sandy
> this is a dual tank system - I am on 100% veggie 95% of the time I will
> be posting details when I can get to it, but it is a 17 gal aluminum
> tank in the back of the van (currently unheated, but today it gets
> insulation & copper coil *under* the tank); from the tank I go HIH (hose
> in a hose - 3/8"
> copper in 3/4" rubber) running @ 14' under vehicle to twin filters in
> the engine bay; primary filter is Fleetguard FH23000 (BIG filter meant
> for
> 18-wheelers) w/ cast aluminum coolant heat exchanger built-in @ 25
> micron; secondary filter is Racor 500FG (as of yet unheated, but it has
> a port for a 12v heater that I will put something in for winter/earlier
> switchover boost
> heating) - the Racor is 2 micron; then into the Pollak 6-port switching
> valve; then into the IP and the engine vegoil gets *HOT*; switchover is
> almost unnoticeable - just a slight 'relaxation' of the IP - seems to
> run slightly smoother and quieter, a little 'lower down' - and of course
> the smell from the tailpipe improves I will post pics and answer
> questions when I can Rolf
>
> Quoting Sandy Cameron <scameron at compmore.net>:
>
> > At 07:16 PM 5/10/05 -0400, you wrote:
> > >hey all
> > >big thanks to everyone who helped me get my van back up and running,
> > >and then converted to veggie had her maiden voyage last night and got
>
> > >so excited I forgot how to drive and backed into a lamppost oh well,
> > >a bumper and a taillight are a small price to pay to be *OFF* of
> > >petrol the engine is peppier, the IP is purring like a kitten on all
> > >this wonderful fried clam grease, and the smell - heavenly will be
> > >posting some kind of log w/ picts on my website at some point but I
> > >just wanted to share the delirium
> >
> > You on 100%? Dual system?
> >
> > My Goldie is running on 50% WVO, havent got time right now to complete
>
> > the dual fuel system. No starting problems so far.
> > Filtering 5 gal at a time with my overnight gravity system.
> > Sure beats coffee filters.
> >
> > Sandy
> > PS does clam grease result in a different smell than french fries?
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>
>
>