There is no conversion of anything mechanical necessary. You can choose to advance the timing if the fuel pump 3 to 5 degrees because the fuel burns slightly slower, if you are burning only biodiesel and not mixing fuels. You should also follow the washing procedures ( bubble washing works best ) to control the pH and to allow the methanol to escape, this will protect your fuel lines and injectors. -Arthur ----- Original Message ----- From: "paddle van" <paddlevan@yahoo.com> To: "Arthur Sauerhaft" <kivka@EARTHLINK.NET> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 2:36 PM Subject: Re: Any of you own the biodiesel burner in the shop at Colma?
> Please send me as much info as you can this is the > dream conversion for my van and my recently acquired > Mercedes Diesel 240 d > > > Thank you > Addison Le Platte > --- Arthur Sauerhaft <kivka@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > > Volks,
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