i'm ready to order. few questions on the ordering options
June 8, 2012 - 7:01pm
was hoping to order today, GC is closed.
96 benz.
what I think I want:
I want the larger square tank if that matters, don't want to lose spare, and the extra 3 Gallon will be handy. anyone have a reason not too?
I understand I want the 3valve kit SV-100
What I question:
What heat exchanger do I want and why? Copper or Aluminum?
Do I want to order extra Fuel line or feed line?
Do I need any of the gauges or other accessories? I assume Co-Pilot does most of what i need.
June 8, 2012 - 9:30pm
#2
I got the rectangular tank. Its the way to go.
From your local parts store get.
Extra hose clamps.
hose cutter.
Hotter thermostat.
Add a benz aux coolant pump to the loop.
and 2 ball valves to close the coolant to the tank incase of a leak in a hose can still drive home.
June 8, 2012 - 10:15pm
#3
few ball valves is a good idea.
where would the pump go? Does pump need to be benz? I would think a pump is a pump. perhaps I'll undersand more once I get into it.
if I get a new thermo , what temp do I want?
i run ~180 right now. 185+ on the hot days around town. where do I need to be?
June 9, 2012 - 8:35am
#4
I prefer the spare tire tanks. With the rectangular tank, your trunk space is lost forever. With the spare tire tank, you do lose trunk space when you put the tire in the trunk. But if you need the space, you can just leave the tire at home. Not an option with the rectangiular.
I also hung my spare from the top of the trunk, which seems to make the space a lot more useful. I carry a can of flat fix, a 12 volt compressor and some plugs. But I haven't needed any of them, or the spare, since converting the car to WVO.
June 9, 2012 - 8:59am
#5
Re: aux coolant pump.
Often available on Ebay for under $60.
Like the one in this listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCEDES-AUX-AUXILIARY-WATER-PUMP-OEM-SPEC-HIGH-QUALITY-000-835-69-64-/270906819546?hash=item3f134e03da&item=270906819546&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_17658wt_1166
It helps circulate coolant through the heater core when the engine is idling.
When added to a conversion it helps ensure that coolant circulates through the heated fuel line etc of the conversion at low RPMs. Mount it low and it will also help purge air from the coolant filled parts of the conversion.
June 9, 2012 - 1:53pm
#6
I put my pump by oil filter housing so it pushes coolant thru the loop.
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was hoping to order today, GC is closed.
Why not order online? No problem with that.
I want the larger square tank if that matters, don't want to lose spare, and the extra 3 Gallon will be handy. anyone have a reason not too?
I understand I want the 3valve kit SV-100
Get them.
What heat exchanger do I want and why? Copper or Aluminum?
I would take copper, more durable.
Do I want to order extra Fuel line or feed line?
The lines come with the kit should be long enough.
Do I need any of the gauges or other accessories?
It's good to have a vacuum gauge to monitor your veggie filter condition.
You may want a FPHE if you are not from a warm/hot state.
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'05 Cummins CTD 24V HPCR RAM 2500 QC SLT SB Black 4X4 48RE 325 hp 610 ft.lbs
GC Kit + 3rd Tank WVO(80%)/RUG(20%) + Co-Pilot
3-Tank Operation managed by Co-Pilot: Blending(warm up) / Veggie(hot run) / Diesel(purge for next start)
Smarty Jr 40/70/100 hp (Timing Map Modification)