Much to the delight of the UPS driver, i jumped for joy to receive a box of german-labeled automotive parts last monday. I sure hope Campbell the Vietnamese mechanic can read german better than i can....
Phase 1: Modified fuel system
Given that I have no idea what a fuel injector or glow plug looks like, I have my favorite backyard mechanic installing the custom injector guts, longer glow plugs, and replacing the leaking fuel injection pump all at once. He's promised it will all come back to me with no leaks. It's his first greasy-rider too, but he approaches it with a scientific mind...
Tech background: Injectors are modified to accomodate a wider range of fuels & still acheive the required pressure. This is the Top Secret German Engineering Method that cost me many Euros. Glow plugs are longer to heat up the veg oil in there before starting.
Near setback #1: 2 of the longer glow plugs stick out and bang into the injection pump. Damn. Did the Deutschelanders send me the wrong kit? Is the engine head a different size than expected? Did i order the wrong kit? Double damn. Campbell offers to saw off the plugs. Hmm. Hacksaw + modified fuel system..sounds dodgy to me. Instead we agree he'll put 2 long ones & 2 new ones that fit.
The good news is, i live in van-city & the Deutschlanders say i only need to worry about the fuel turning to margarine in my system near temps of -15'Celsius. Hooray! With a block heater & the inline fuel heating system, should be no problemo to run straight veg oil all year.
In the meantime, i have to get my ass to the autoparts shop to start putting togethe a filter system. That i'll rig in my basement. Need to have all that in order because phase 2 is installing the inline fuel heating system and a 2nd fuel filter.
Campbell thinks I could do that myself. Yikes. Time to get a coach! Also time to formalize the deal with the cafeteria boss at work to find out when fryer-cleaning day is...
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Jax.
Mel here.
Did you ever notice as you travel along Powell St. between Commercial Dr. and Victoria Dr. that there is a lot containing a large number of fat-fryer bins, presumably collected (and emptied?) from local frying establishments. Maybe that place could also be a source of fuel for you? Or I could also be stating the obvious, and you've already checked into it.
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