GL: What the hey r we gonna do now

[Ed Laning]

But Jon Boy your assumption is not accurate. On the contrary I "did" - so I
told how it is.
I worked at it for about six months. I still like the whole concept and I
believe it is a great idea for many aspects of the transportation puzzle.
Wish I had gotten into it three or five years ago. But for someone that's
cruising the loop there are additional issues that make it impractical. I
have not been involved in a coop so I can't speak of that and maybe it might
be a different story; but I don't know of any that are that organized and
far reaching to be of use. I just know that for the small time home brewer
it is messy, time consuming and becoming more difficult to get feedstock. It
would not surprise me if the large oil companies and the politicians get
involved in biodiesel interests and the whole picture changes. Simply
increasing the price of the ingredients to a level where there's no cost
advantage and the concept evaporates.  So, for cruising the loop, I don't
think it's in the cards. Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Boy aka:TrawlerGuy [mailto:jsclipper at earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:13 AM
To: 1GreatLoopListPost
Subject: What the hey r we gonna do now

It's always great when those who "don't" tell how it is...
Whatever ya thinks Ed. At least we won't have to compete with you for bio
stock.
Read the info, find out.

LOL


From: "Ed Laning" <edcinl at altelco.net>
Subject: Re: GL: What the hey r we gonna do now
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>

In addition to the fuel lines the other rubber parts that will be affected
are the ones inside the injection pump. They deteriorate and start leaking
internally and externally. The injection pump must then be torn down by a
qualified technician and new seals installed. Seals made of Viton are then
installed. Parts and labor are not inexpensive when it comes to injection
pumps on a diesel. The part of the story they dont tell you is that it
takes a dedicated workshop area where its okay if you make a mess. It
requires lots of various containers, exposing yourself to chemicals like
methanol and sodium hydroxide, lots of labor time to make the fuel to SAE
standards (like about a half hour per gallon); and on top of that its
getting very difficult to locate waste fryer oil that isnt already spoken
for. Bottom line; I personally dont think it is an idea thats suitable for
someone out cruising. YMMV Ed

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