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Today, 09:55 AM

perolin replied to a thread looking at converting my 2002 Landcruiser with 1HZ engine to WVO in SVO Users

Hi all have just done 10,000km since using vo. Always starting on diesel and purging with diesel for 10 mins before turning off. Still changing...

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Tony From West Oz replied to a thread series 60 brakes. in Off Topic Area

If there is only one rear brake flexible hose, it should affect both rear brakes Most vehicles have separate circuits for rear brakes. If this is...

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Yesterday, 03:45 PM

penangke replied to a thread series 60 brakes. in Off Topic Area

sounds very much like a clogged hose leading to the cylinder. Is there a short flexible hose in the line? Probably close to the cylinder. These...

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Yesterday, 03:41 PM

penangke replied to a thread Brisbane Supplies in Brisbane Biodiesel Supplies

Update on my Musso conversion to run on WVO. I installed the Elsbett/Greasenergy kit in December. Had a few problems, partly because the...

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Yesterday, 02:46 PM

Alga started a thread series 60 brakes. in Off Topic Area

When got my series 80, gave my series 60 12ht sahara to my neighbour to use as her car had carked it. Last week she told me her brakes seemed funny,...

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9th February 2019, 09:18 PM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

Hi Mark, Oh well, that is a change. You originally posted above; "Please note that I won't be responding to any comments or questions on this...

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9th February 2019, 05:00 PM

eulg started a thread Reactor 200 litre stainless drum in Classified Sections

200 litre Stainless Drum used as a Biodiesel reactor bottom draining, comes complete with electric motor, stirrer and lid with window for reacting...

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9th February 2019, 03:42 PM

Dr Mark replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

Please note that my method has been updated: 1. Extra videos have been added. In particular I have addressed the issue of waste disposal. One...

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6th February 2019, 03:18 PM

harryo started a thread PROCESSOR etc FOR SALE in Classified Sections

Complete b/d setup, comprising 240-litre stainless steel processing tank with conical base, fitted with 2400W thermostat/heater. 1hp processing...

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4th February 2019, 05:23 PM

Alga replied to a thread Coolant sensor location 1HDT in Off Topic Area

Jens, you may find after a while you will have fuel blockages from the main tank, you can't fix them by draining the tank as there is a box type...

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3rd February 2019, 03:40 PM

smithw replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

You can buy oil accumulators mostly for race cars, here's how they work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhRfUegqwxg

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3rd February 2019, 02:29 PM

Tony From West Oz replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

You could simply have a solenoid which is connected to the Ignition switch (for a petrol engine) or to the starter motor for a diesel. With a diesel...

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3rd February 2019, 12:20 PM

Johnnojack replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

You don't need an inlet from the sump. Oil gets pumped into the accumulator when the engines running and goes out the same pipe when the engine pump...

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3rd February 2019, 06:40 AM

Bueff replied to a thread Coolant sensor location 1HDT in Off Topic Area

Thanks Alga, much appreciated.

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2nd February 2019, 08:16 PM

dagwill replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

Yes I suppose an accumulator would do the job, I am not familiar with them at all. If i did that I think I would use a fuel relay valve open when...

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2nd February 2019, 06:36 PM

Alga replied to a thread Coolant sensor location 1HDT in Off Topic Area

G'day Jens, you'll find it on the right side of the oil filter, just under the manifold. Can be hard to see as the fuel lines are above it. You'll...

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2nd February 2019, 04:59 PM

Bueff started a thread Coolant sensor location 1HDT in Off Topic Area

Hi Guys, We have just replaced my 1HZ with the 1HDT and struggling to locate the water temp sensor. It's not so convenient located on the upper...

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1st February 2019, 10:15 PM

Johnnojack replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

Yep that's possible, so use a NRV. An accumulator could still be the go. The way I imagined one would be to have a catch which held the piston in the...

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1st February 2019, 07:02 PM

Tony From West Oz replied to a thread Getting together in Making Biodiesel

Mate I would love to come, but its just too far for me, even if I could get my fuel along the way it would take me a week for the round trip LOL

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1st February 2019, 03:19 PM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

A Huge mistake in the instructions!! Hi Mark, I was really shocked to read in your instructions where you said; "The Dr Pepper method is...

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31st January 2019, 09:37 PM

Qwarla replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

I would not want to be counting on that alone. Oil in the pump= slippery + lots of back pressure ???? Might just be enough to make the pump spin...

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31st January 2019, 08:48 PM

Johnnojack replied to a thread 5W50 or 10w50 or 20W50 in Off Topic Area

What you need Dagwill is an oil accumulator. I seriously looked at fitting one of these many years ago when I first bought my diesel 4WD but it was a...

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31st January 2019, 11:33 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread Getting together in Making Biodiesel

Mate I would love to come, but its just too far for me and I don't have a spare weekend im sorry. I agree that the scene has definitely changed over...

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31st January 2019, 07:28 AM

Bueff replied to a thread Getting together in Making Biodiesel

93 views and no replies, looks like its not going to happen, Bugger, just goes to show how much has changed in the last few of years on this forum. ...

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31st January 2019, 06:56 AM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

Hi Smithy, When you say Football, do you mean Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules, Soccer, or Gridiron?

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31st January 2019, 04:45 AM

smithy replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

Do the Brisbane and Perth football teams have supporters that are always 'falling out'!

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31st January 2019, 02:55 AM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread Foolproof Room Temperature (FRT) Biodiesel in Making Biodiesel

WOW! You have increased the KOH requirement from 15g KOH per litre of WVO to 20g KOH per litre of WVO!! I see you took my 2017 test results that...

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30th January 2019, 10:21 PM

Tony From West Oz replied to a thread Deisels run on herbs and spices in Off Topic Area

The French do too. If you do not step onto the train before departure time, then you have missed the train.

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