Ready to convert

I decided to move on with the decision to convert. This is a real tough decision because after buying a new truck free of problems, i could just asking for more vehicle problems.

I’ll be heading to Mendecino County, CA where i’ll install the conversion with Ryan Holder and my brother Phil at a friends shop.

Overview and Plan

Disclaimer: VO as fuel is still very much experimental. ‘No one should attempt to convert (or have someone else convert) unless:

1. They know how to work on their own diesel engine
2. They have few grand reserve money in case of breakdown, like blowing out your injection pump,
3. are prepared at all times to change clogged fuel filters at night on the side of the freeway, and
4. Are ready to stain clothes, driveways, and your vehicle with veggie oil. Read more

SVO: Project start

Back in 2003 Phil found some obscure info online about diesel engines running on Vegetable Oil. I thought this was absurd. Later, when I upgraded from a gas engine truck, I decided to give it a shot. Around this time, veg oil as a fuel was relatively unknown to the masses. Berkeley has been pioneering this fuel for some time now, and in 2003, Berkeley became the first city in the nation to convert 100% of its 200 diesel vehicles (except fire trucks) to B100 Biodiesel. Read more