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MIspecial:
Is any one currently running a two tank system that want to share info.  I would like to see some photos of how it is done.  I know that there are alot of ways it could be done.  But if someone has a simple way to heat wvo and manual transfer, I would be interested in see or hear about it.  Matt

n2toh:
the biggest issue I have encountered with running WVO in my Volkswagen has been cold weather handling.

WWIProps:
I use the existing fuel tank for regular diesel and then have a 16 gallon day tank that is mounted on the wall right next to my coolant tank.  The day tank gets up to about 100F from the heat radiating off of the coolant tank. 

I run the fuel through filter/water separator, copper coil around the exhaust and T into the line after the existing fuel filter.  There is a shutoff valve for the diesel after the filter which keeps the WVO from backfeeding.   Home Depot sells really nice 1/4" ball valves and brass Ts that work well for this.

I am trying to figure out a convenient way to heat the line between the injector pump and the injector.  The line is not hot to the touch so I am concerned that my spray pattern may not be as good due to the oil probably not staying hot all the way up to the injector.

Any brilliant ideas?  Anyone know how to easily duplicate the ends of the fuel fittings?

Scott

Joe:
I've been to a site that sold heated (12V) fuel line...seems that would be the ticket...

I just looked, but could not find a link....maybe someone else out there has it?

Joe

n2toh:
I know of this http://www.arctic-fox.com/pdf/Hotline_flier.pdf and this http://www.fattywagons.com/fwproducts.htm but  the best bang for the buck is Self-Regulating Heat Cable the specs say it will hold 150°F from http://www.mcmaster.com/

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