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Green Your Diesel - Grow or Gather your next Fill-Up
Imagine traveling across the country or just around town knowing
that your fuel is almost free, people are fascinated wherever you go, and your
tailpipe emits only half the pollution. Straight Vegetable Oil means that no processing with chemicals is required, instead a second heated fuel system can be added to most any diesel vehicle, making it dual fuel.
Included DVD
Step by Step SVO Conversion
Convert Your Diesel with a Professional System
Vegetable Oil comes from a variety of sources such as seeds, flowers,
olives, coconuts and even algae. Many people gather free waste cooking oil
from restaurants to use as fuel. It is thicker than diesel fuel so must
be thinned in order to run perfectly well in a diesel engine. This is
the purpose of the SVO Conversion Kit, to heat the oil and switch
between regular diesel fuel and vegetable oil at the right time.
Smart Controller Auto-switch - senses the operating temp and switches to veg oil automatically.
Quick Purge - flushes fuel system and injection pump with diesel before shutdown.
Purge Reminder - makes a buzz to remind you to shut down on diesel fuel.
Fuel Indicator - lights up when the vegetable oil tank should be refilled.
Fuel Filter with 3 Levels of Water Protection Racor's Aquabloc Fuel Filter provides professional protection for your engine. Your kit includes one of the size of filters for the vehicle type.
(1) Separation - The turbine centrifuge separates
solids and ‘free’ water through centrifugal action. Over 30% of the contaminants are removed
here.
(2) Coalescing - Smaller water droplets and solids coalesce
on the specially designed conical baffle and fall to the collection
bowl.
(3) Filtration - Engines benefit from near 100% water separation and
fuel filtration with Racor’s proprietary Aquabloc water repelling media. Plus 2 Filter Elements.
Electrically Heated Valve
Inside the valve is a specially designed electric heater with a built in thermostat to automatically control the temperature. Designed for long service with biofuels, high throughput, installation flexibility. Will not stick!
Heat Exchanger
A
highly effective flat plate design, this unit taps into a vast heat
supply and transfers it to quickly thin vegetable oil. Warmed oil
relieves the injection pump from moving a thicker liquid and also
allows the fuel to be better sprayed and combusted.
Fuel Gauge & Tank Level Sender Sensor comes pre-installed with SVO Tanks. It monitors the level of fuel and digitally
reports to the included Fuel Gauge. Alternatively the tank level
sending unit can be connected to the SVO Controller to light
in your dash when it is time to fill up.
Fuel Pump This 12V unit helps to move vegetable oil through the lines. This
removes extra work for the injection pump and provides a primed system.
Temperature resistant up to 176* F (80* C). Includes connectors for
multiple fuel line sizes.
Coolant Heated Core, welded only, no interior fittings to ensure reliability.
Sending Unit and Fuel Gauge, Vented Cap, Mounting Brackets or Hanging Tabs
Specs
Racor Waterblocking Fuel Filter
Flow rate of 60 GPH, Port size: 3/4"-16 UNF
Clean pressure drop: 0.25 psi, Max operating pressure: 15 psi
Aluminum and compound polymer components eliminate corrosion concerns
A single twist makes draining clean, fast and easy. Element Removal Clearance: 10"
Maximum operating pressure: 15 psi
Optional: Add a 12V Electric Heater
inside the filter to speed up warm up. Also optional a Water Sensor that Lights up to indicate
contaminated fuel. Contact us when you order to add these features.
Fuel Pump
12 V (also available in 24 V)
4.3" L x 2" W x 2.4" H (11 L x 5 W x 6 H cm)
Dust and Splash Proofaccording to DIN 40050 IP 64
Handling capacity maximum 115 l/h
Pressure approximately
0.48 bar, suction height 0.3m
Guide
SVO Conversion Manual
Printed Guide included with your Kit. German version available upon request Finding & Filtering WVO for Fuel Plus: DVD 'Veg My Ride' Learn how to install a conversion kit step by step. Walks through the process of switching an 84 Mercedes Benz to straight vegetable oil, plus takes a look at other models, an introduction to filtration, and plenty of helpful tips and background.
Warranty
1 Year Parts and Labor, All Parts Available
Shipping
12-18 Days Delivery via UPS Ground & DHL
Why Vegetable Oil as Fuel?
Responsible Emissions reduced 40-70%, which slows global warming. 0% Sulphur Particles.
Growing plants absorb CO2 from the air, burning it is not introducing new Co2.
Non-toxic & Biodegradable. Veg oil spills not dangerous to life, water, or soil.
Domestic - Support your farmers and local economy. Renewable & home grown!
Economical
Waste cooking oil can be free fuel. Many restaurants are happy to give it away. Use the Filtration Guide to help you find the good stuff!
Grow your own oil - from sunflowers, soy, jatropha, nuts, or algae. Use an Oil Press! Sources of filtered oil are available in locations worldwide, usually $1-$3 per gal.
Incentives available such as tax credits, rebates, and grants: DSIREUSA.ORG
Intelligent Automatically switches to veg oil operation, with LED indicator. A buzzer sounds if you forget to purge on shut-down. Control module is sleek & discreet.
Mostly pre-wired for "Plug & Play". Detailed manual in English and German languages. Approved by TUV - German standard for safe and reliable operation.
FAQ
Frequently Answered Questions
How does an SVO Conversion Kit work?
Vegetable Oil is thicker than diesel fuel, so must be thinned to power
a diesel engine. A SVO Conversion works by transferring heat - from the
radiator system and electrically - to the vegetable oil to thin it
properly. When the oil reaches an appropriate temperature then a fuel
valve is activated to automatically switch fuels. The driver shuts down
the vehicle on diesel fuel to do quick purge the lines; a buzzer will
sound as a reminder. A properly heated system such as this will not
create clogged injectors, loss of power, or other issues. It will feel
like smooth driving, probably even more than usual because the engine
is better lubricated.
Is this Biodiesel?
Not quite. SVO is Straight Vegetable Oil, without modification.
Biodiesel is made by chemically treating straight vegetable oil. The
difference in terms of operation: SVO requires a conversion to the
vehicle, a secondary fuel system that prepares the oil by warming it.
Biodiesel on the other hand can go directly into the main tank for most
diesels. It costs about .75 per gallon to make (from used oil) and
requires some comfort and care to mix chemicals.
Which Kit is Best for my Vehicle?
There are three types of kits with fuel lines and valves sized for that
vehicle class. Go with the kit recommended for your vehicle class. There are seven tank sizes to choose from, depending on how much fuel you would like to be able to carry
at one time and how much space you have to mount the tank.
Where do I find the vegetable oil?
Most customers choose to collect the used cooking oil from local
restaurants. Ask first - the owners are usually more than happy to give
it to you for free, as they typically have to pay to have it removed. Check out how to Find & Filter WVO for Fuel. Also find a full range of filtration equipment.
Sometimes vegetable oil can be purchased economically from farmers, in
bulk, or even at the pump in some areas. One can also choose to grow
their own fuel - there are a variety of crops that will do the job. Use
an oil press to process the oil.
Origin?
The Diesel engine was originally engineered to be fueled with vegetable
oil. It was actually debuted to run on peanut oil at a world fair over
100 years ago. Listen to the inventor of the Diesel engine:
"the Diesel engine can be fed vegetable oils" which
"may become in the
course of time as important as petroleum."
Dr. Rudolf Diesel, 1912
Every Diesel engine?
The vast majority of diesels take very well to veg oil operation. Cars,
trucks, generators, tractors, boats, industrial machinery, semi-trucks
and more can all usually be converted. Suitable for pre-chamber and
direct injection (TDI) with inline or distributor type injection pumps.
(Munich Airport has converted their direct injection tractors to
vegetable oil using this line of Conversion Kits.) Vehicles with
Lucas/CAV injection pumps have a history of trouble running vegetable
oil - make sure to use a powerful fuel pump or better yet choose a
different vehicle to convert. Also the Bosch VP44-injection pump,
Pumpe-Duese, and common-rail technology are more challenging
installations and should only be taken on by mechanics who are deeply
familiar with these vehicles and SVO conversion. View a list further
down on this page with some vehicles that we are certain work well with
this kit.
Will it work with gasoline engines?
Nope. Diesel engines work by compression in the engine, and
under this pressure vegetable oil responds just like diesel fuel to
power the engine. Gasoline engines instead use spark plugs to ignite
the fuel. You may consider your next vehicle purchase to be a diesel.
Diesel engines are superior to gasoline because of significantly longer
life, lower maintenance costs, and better fuel efficiency. They also
typically more powerful and haul weight much better.
Performance?
SVO operation will give you the same power & miles per gallon as
normal, plus better lubrication for a smoother ride and longer engine
life. Injectors will not "gum" or "coke" with a properly heated SVO
system such as this, and over 8,000 conversions with this technology
strongly reinforces this statement.
Installation?
Do it yourself or choose a professional mechanic. The included SVO Conversion Manual is straight-forward for someone with basic auto
mechanic skills and knowledge. Also a DVD called "Veg My Ride" is included that walks
through the process of switching an 84 Mercedes Benz to straight
vegetable oil, plus takes a look at other models, an introduction to
filtration, and plenty of helpful tips and background. In a nutshell, the conversion requires locating and
tapping into radiator and fuel lines, and drilling a few holes to mount
the tank, heat exchanger, and valve. All electronics arrive to you
mostly pre-wired and are relatively simple to connect, and all of the
tools required are probably already on hand.
Startup/Shutdown on Diesel?
This is all about operating temperature. The vehicle starts on diesel
fuel to warm the system to accept vegetable oil. If the vehicle is
going to sit for longer than 1 hour when you shut down, it should be
switched back over to diesel shortly before the end of the journey. In
this system the quick purge flushes the fuel system and the injection
pump shortly before shutdown, and a buzzer signal reminds you to use it.
Can a regular mechanic work on my vehicle?
Yes, mechanics will still be able to work on your vehicle. They may be
a little confused at first, but this usually turns into fascination and
excitement. Experienced mechanics should not need to know about your
SVO system to work on the rest of your vehicle. And if you find a
mechanic willing to learn and tinker around - he may be able to provide
you with service for any SVO related issues.
Vehicle Warranty?
This system will actually be improving the performance and health of
your engine. Warranty work from your dealership can only be denied to
the vehicle if a mechanical problem can be directly proven to have
resulted fro
m your SVO modification. Ultimately warranty coverage for
your vehicle may depend on the preferences of your warranty provider,
so consult them for certainty. To be clear, Organic Mechanic offers no
type of warranty for your vehicle. The Conversion Kit parts do carray a
warranty for 1 year.
Is it Safe?
Vegetable Oil is actually a much safer fuel than both gasoline and
diesel. When looking at the flash point -the temperature at which the
liquid will ignite - diesel fuel is 143* F (62* C) and vegetable oil is
620* F (327* C). Not only is it less dangerous because it will not
ignite easily, if vegetable oil is spilled on the ground, it is not
poisonous to people, animals, or the environment. The Conversion Kit is
engineered with high grade automotive parts, and has been thoroughly
inspected and approved by TUV - the strict German standard for safe
automotive application.
Other Costs?
You will have to change a fuel filter every few thousand miles, which
are a few dollars at local auto parts stores. Also if you are gathering
cooking oil you will need to use a filtration method for your oil.
Finding good oil and using an inline filtration solution like the GreaseBeast will keep the cost to pocket change, 5-30 cents per gallon.
How many engines have been converted?
Since the year 2000 over 8,000 engines have been converted with these components.
99% of all diesel vehicles can be converted to run on vegetable oil effectively. Here is a selection of the models that have been converted
successfully, and many more are out there that will work just as well. Many are European models.
Case, Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, Fiat, IHC, JCB Fastrac, John Deere,
Lamborghini, Massey Ferguson, MB-Trac, New Holland, Pasquali, Renault,
Same, Steyr
Is the Conversion Permanent?
The vehicle can be returned to its original state, except for a few
small holes where items were mounted. These can be patched if necessary
- they are hardly noticeable. All of the components can be reused on
another vehicle. Most of the time converted vehicles can be sold at a
premium.
Can it still run on Diesel Fuel?
Yes! Since this is a dual tank system the original diesel fuel system
is left fully intact. You are always free to run on diesel with a
simple flip of a switch on the SVO Controller.
What about in a Cold Climate?
Straight vegetable oil becomes more viscous (thicker) at cooler
temperatures. The heating devices in the system thin the oil and the
vehicle will only switch over to vegetable oil operation when the
correct temperature has been reached. So in colder environments this
usually means more warmup driving before vegetable oil operation will
occur. To expedite the warmup during winter months add a mixture of
diesel fuel into your vegetable oil tank. This will greatly assist the
oil in thinning, and is especially advised in extremely cold
temperatures. Additional Biofuel Heaters can also be added for extra heat.
What if the Vegetable Oil is not Pre-Heated?
Vegetable oil which has not been heated leads to difficulties starting
the engine and has negative effects on the performance and life cycle.
Cold, viscous vegetable oil strains the injection system and burns
incompletely. In the long term any unburnt fuel leads to deposits in
the combustion chamber of the motor. This is why a properly heated
system is so crucial to SVO operation.
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