Biodiesel

[aggienaut]

   Dave here is currently really interested in biodiesel (or other such alternative fuels). I'm presently scouring the internet for information but I thought some of you (nibot, likeabikemike?) might have some insight on the subject.

   As usual we have a budget in the four digit range for hare-brained schemes, as well as manpower and such. So what do you guys know about the feasibility of converting a pick-up truck to biodiesel?

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[nibot.livejournal.com]

Well. Is it a diesel pickup truck?

If so: easy. If not: hard.

[emosnail.livejournal.com]

we currently have no diesel trucks /=

[nibot.livejournal.com]

Then you'll need a new (diesel) engine. Or a new truck with a diesel engine.

Biodiesel

[emosnail.livejournal.com]

That's doable I think. Dave's very serious about the project. What do you know about the feasibility once we have something with a diesel engine?

From what I gather used oil from restaurants requires I small amount of refining which we may or may not be able to do ourselves, but there is a retail source of biodiesel fuel in Mission Viejo anyway.