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Methoxide and Chicom Pumps

Jason J — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:16 GMT

Can one of the 1" chinese clear water pumps be used to mix and pump methoxide? I Just acquired a couple of Ace Roto-Mold cone bottom tanks from a lapsed home

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

Richard — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:36:11 GMT

Indy cars burn methanol, and NASCAR will likely NEVER use any fuel but the "special" form of gas they now use. Dick

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

Richard — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:32:14 GMT

Oops, I correct myself. Indy cars are using a blend of methanol and ethanol. Dick

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

AJ Romano — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:12:57 GMT

right on! The purpose of leadership is to develop more leaders, not more followers. Ralph Nader ... From: Jason J Subject: Re:

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

Jason J — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:59:03 GMT

... From: "William McDonald" Subject: Re: [biodieselbasics] Re: Chicago winter gell cure?? ... Its not quite that simple. Compression

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

William McDonald — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:28 GMT

Indy cars have used ethanol for several years now. NASCAR is likely discussing the use of ethanol as they can tune their cars to use which ever fuel they

BioDiesel problems in 2009/2010 VW TDI engines

melensdad — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:48:33 GMT

While the VW TDI engines built up through 2008 are known to be reliable with BioDiesel, it appears that the 09 and 10 engines are not tolerant of Bio. VW only

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

Jason J — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:26:00 GMT

NASCAR doesn't use ethanol or methanol in the cars. So called "Indy" cars do use methanol. . ... From: "AJ Romano" To:

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

AJ Romano — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:34:07 GMT

I have been using a 50/50 mix of wvo and diesel for 5 years. Haven't heard a peep from the 'Uncle'. I imagine they won't find out about the alcohol . Like the

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

William McDonald — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:01:11 GMT

[MODERATOR NOTE: In the US, distilling spirits requires a license.] Go to the grain elevator then and buy ground corn instead. Make a 20 - 30% solids mash

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

o1bigtenor — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:54:13 GMT

... You might have a number of goberment (sic) officials very very interested in what you are doing at that point - yes? D [Non-text portions of this message

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

AJ Romano — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:46:27 GMT

Most restaurants peel about 75 to 100 pounds of potatoes a week, store em in a 55 gallon drum and distill from there. A large covered wash basin or stainless

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

Michael — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:33:39 GMT

That sounds like an awful lot of potato peels!! Might be better off selling the (or drinking) the alcohol and buying gasoline and be money ahead?

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

AJ Romano — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:39:13 GMT

Tom, There are some great books out on the subject. Instead of taking oil from restaurants, take their potato peels instead. You distill just like making 180

Re: Chicago winter gell cure??

sandtaz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:30:26 GMT

Those of us who make our own diesel fuel, might be interested in you making your own alcohol. Thanks Tom.