Whats needed to run in 1st gen trucks? - Dodge Diesel

dzpoorjr · 09-07-2005, 09:46 AM

What all is involved and can you run all biodiesel or what percentage is allowable? What about the hoses etc.-any help thanks!

Chrisreyn · 09-09-2005, 01:35 AM

DZ, I have also been wondering about this and I have learned that 100% Bio can degrade the rubber fuel lines and seals in our first gen trucks.

You can replace the fuels lines with Vitron(sp?) and avoid this.
a couple folks in the Bio forums I have talked to have suggested I run B50 and seem to think I wont have any problem, but havent said that they have done it in same year/ model trucks....so its not certain...

I am slowly building my own appleseed processor now( delayed by moving), and I dont think I am going to run any higher than B50...but cant say I have a scientific basis for picking that number, just seems kinda middle of the road safe..
I do plan on changing the fuel filter after the first couple tanks, then again after a few more tanks, because Bio will break free a lot of the sediments and gunk that can build up in the fuel system, and I figure as old as my truck is, there may be a lot of gunk in there! I am also hoping that I will see signs of any hose degredation that way before it becomes a big problem.
I dont beleive any one can give a specific answer and guarantee you wont have some sort of problem, but from what I have heard so far, it seems that running B50 or lower should be safe....

09-07-2005, 09:46 AM	#1
dzpoorjr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Safford, Az. Posts: 128 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	What's needed to run biodiesel in 1st gen trucks? What all is involved and can you run all biodiesel or what percentage is allowable? What about the hoses etc.-any help thanks! __________________ 1993 D250 Club Cab-EGT pre turbo-BOOST-TACH-TWEAKED-4sp auto-w/aux.tranny fan cooler-TRANNY TEMP GAUGE/with AUX filter-TURBO TIMER-FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE-K&N BIG FILTER IN STOCK BOX MADE HOLEY- 4"STRAIGHT EXHAUST-NO MUFFLER-with exhaust brake-215K-16cm2 housing! Have the POD injectors-installed-They are sure smoky! Upped the pump timing 1/8"-3K spring and 60# valve springs for the exhaust brake! Attack the KDP-tabbed and killed! Have now installed a billet welded TC. What do I do next? Its shake and bake and I helped! "KEEP EM SMOKIN"-NO SPARK PLUGS HERE!

09-09-2005, 01:35 AM	#2
Chrisreyn DTR's Night Watchman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lyndon KS Posts: 1,807 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	DZ, I have also been wondering about this and I have learned that 100% Bio can degrade the rubber fuel lines and seals in our first gen trucks. You can replace the fuels lines with Vitron(sp?) and avoid this. a couple folks in the Bio forums I have talked to have suggested I run B50 and seem to think I wont have any problem, but havent said that they have done it in same year/ model trucks....so its not certain... I am slowly building my own appleseed processor now( delayed by moving), and I dont think I am going to run any higher than B50...but cant say I have a scientific basis for picking that number, just seems kinda middle of the road safe.. I do plan on changing the fuel filter after the first couple tanks, then again after a few more tanks, because Bio will break free a lot of the sediments and gunk that can build up in the fuel system, and I figure as old as my truck is, there may be a lot of gunk in there! I am also hoping that I will see signs of any hose degredation that way before it becomes a big problem. I dont beleive any one can give a specific answer and guarantee you wont have some sort of problem, but from what I have heard so far, it seems that running B50 or lower should be safe.... __________________ 93 D350 XCab, engine pretty much stock, BHAF, RV Torque Convertor, Air-Ride Suspension, muffler MIA,

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