2003 Dodge Ram
June 15, 2004 - 3:45pm
I have been getting mixed signals about weather a Cummins with the Common Rail injection will run ok on greasel. Does anyone know of someone who has aready hooked one up?
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tvclift@starband.net
Dodge makes it Cummins Shakes it!!!!!!!
Can WVO Motovate it?
April 21, 2005 - 8:04am
#2
I have a 96 Cummins that runs great on WVO. If you would like the schematics for this setup just drop me a line and I'll get them to you. E-address is in my profile. Good Luck ... Kg
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A Day at A Time
96 Dodge Cummins
Homebuilt Setup
16/1 Listeroid on WVO
Living off grid
April 21, 2005 - 10:00pm
#3
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April 21, 2005 - 10:37pm
#4
Why, exactly, are '01's not good for the switch to WVO? I'm plumbing and am unaware of any problems. I appreciate any info-thanx-warren
April 21, 2005 - 10:43pm
#5
Yo, AKGHOUND, I have an '01 with 100,000 one owner (me) miles. I'd very much like to see those schematics. If you're willing, I'm at eweads2@hotmail.com Thanx-warren
April 22, 2005 - 7:38am
#6
As I understand it. The Early 24 valve Cummins (98.5>2002) used the VP44 Injector Pump. This pump relied on the fuel for lubercation. What seems to happen with these trucks is the lift pump fails and the IP runs dry. The engine continues to run for a short time and the IP gets destroyed. Now we all know that VO is a good lubricant, so as long as your VO lift pump (or diesel lift pump) keeps the feed to the VP44 adequate the pump and engine do just fine. It is wise to install a pressure gauge just ahead of the IP so you can monitor the feed pressure. Kg
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A Day at A Time
96 Dodge Cummins
Homebuilt Setup
16/1 Listeroid on WVO
Living off grid
April 30, 2005 - 8:12pm
#7
Quote:
Originally posted by: akghound
As I understand it. The Early 24 valve Cummins (98.5>2002) used the VP44 Injector Pump. This pump relied on the fuel for lubercation. What seems to happen with these trucks is the lift pump fails and the IP runs dry. The engine continues to run for a short time and the IP gets destroyed. Now we all know that VO is a good lubricant, so as long as your VO lift pump (or diesel lift pump) keeps the feed to the VP44 adequate the pump and engine do just fine. It is wise to install a pressure gauge just ahead of the IP so you can monitor the feed pressure. Kg
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A Day at A Time
96 Dodge Cummins
Homebuilt Setup
16/1 Listeroid on WVO
Living off grid
Hi
I have a 1999 motorhome with a Cummings 24 valve 350 HP diesel engine and dissapointed that the VP44 injector pump may have trouble running on straight vegetable oil.Need to check the injector pump to see the VP44 pump is standard thru the 98.5 thru 2002 model years.
Is the diesel lift pump different than the pre 98.5 or the later 2002 pumps ? Could the problem be resolved by replacing lift pump or adding another lift pump in series ? The pressure gauge may be a good idea.
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Lawrence Gaskins
West Union,Wv
July 24, 2005 - 9:11am
#8
Hi, can you tell me what your is your truck and explain how you are using grease to run, I have a 2005 Cummins and I am very interested in this !
March 5, 2006 - 5:33pm
#9
03 dodge with the greasel kit, 2000k + on veggie!!!!
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RECYCLE OR DIE!
2003 Dodge Cummins
March 5, 2006 - 7:19pm
#10
Check the Frybrid forums and I think there are a few that have installed the 3rd gen Common Rails. I'm not too keen on them.
For the 24 valve, 2nd gen, VP-44 pumps, go also to Frybrid and check out the users conversions. I pix and post are there and I can send you a schematic as well for the 24 valve. I have 19,000 miles on it with no probles but as Ken statedyou will need a few extras such as another LP for the VO, pressure gage and low pressure warning alarm.
Here's some more threads:
http://greasecar.com/forum_topicview.cfm?frmtopicID=6204
http://greasecar.com/forum_topicview.cfm?frmtopicID=1800
http://www.frybrid.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2835
http://www.frybrid.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1477&highlight=VP-44
http://www.frybrid.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2833
These should get you started. One of the important issues is plenty of heat and good fuel pressure so therefore I would recommend the Frybrid kits.
Good luck in your quest and email me with any questions.
Q
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Pat Q
2000 Dodge 2500
Banks High-Ram and Exhaust
Frybrid Conversion 11/05
pquevill@hotmail.com
18,000 miles on WVO
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have you found out any news about switching over to svo on an 03?
I own a 97 12 valve that i hear should be great for it, i have heard that the 98 to 2002 24 valves are no good for the switch
my goal is to one day buy a used 03 and convert it