Re: RC: RE: Biodiesel- can eat up hosing

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

I did some searches and found out lots of information on biodiesel, but
nowhere could I find pricing or avilability....anybody have such information
or know where to get it?
 
> Hi- Food type oil can eat up rubber over a period of time. I notice this
> in my horse feeder tubs, but on no less authority than the 'Car Talk'
> radio show, it can be a problem in engines that are using biodiesel.
> Maybe if you mix it 50/50 with 'real' diesel it would not eat up the
> fuel lines. 
> -Amy

I would like some more hands-on information on this biodiesel, tho.  I cannot imagine that hoses and lines designed to carry petroleum products would deteriorate with vegetable products... anyone know a website or a person with more details?

Just priced an second fuel tank (75 gal) for my truck (Freightliner FL 70).  New, tank and mounting brackets alone $995....so much for saving on fuel costs in the near future...looking for a used one now.  All I can find are very big or very small ones. Trying truck junk yards today....
 
 

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