If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Gasohol
On Jun 3, 8:02 am, "Peter Dohm" wrote:
"David Lesher" wrote in message ... B A R R Y writes: Ken Finney wrote: I already am, but there an STC for diesels in 172s. Running on Jet-A, not Biodiesel. Which is just kerosene... -- A host is a host from coast to & no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433 There are really three of issues (that I can recall) he 1) A diesel will run on any hydrocarbon fuel that it can pump and meter. 2) Different seals and hoses are compatible with different chemicals--although it would be no surprise to find that all were compatible with biodiesel. 3) Certified aircraft/engines require fuels authorized in the type certificate and/or an STC. My understanding is that biodiesel is compatible with all common elastomeric components used in diesel systems. It has somewhat higher lubricity and detergent properties compared with petroleum diesel. So the first tankful might clean enough crud out of the fuel system to foul the fuel filter. After changing that filter, the engine should run cleaner. One reported problem with biodiesel is that it gels at low temperatures. -- FF |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Gasohol | Blueskies | Piloting | 240 | July 6th 07 12:42 AM |
How scary is gasohol? | Charles Talleyrand | Owning | 27 | March 1st 04 11:39 AM |