Post by suzolla on Oct 30, 2008 12:51:02 GMT 12
Hi,
I have modified my Diesel Landcruiser so that it can run on Vegatible Oil or Diesel.
The original fuel tank has the veg oil in it, I have a 2nd tank that has diesel in it. The modification includes some additional fuel piping, a coolant heated heat exchanger to heat the veg oil and 2 solenoid valves to control what fuel is being used. It has a control system that is used to manage what fuel is being used and to flush the veg oil out with diesel before the engine is shut down.
The question is, does my mod need to be certified as I have been given 2 different answers so far. A WOF testing station says yes it does, whereas a vehicle certifier says no it doesn't as there are no regulations that cover this type of fuel.
Obviously the installation would need to be installed in a secure manner and be of good workmanship with no leaks and using materials that are fit for the purpose.
I would have thought it doesn't as the alternative fuel is a food product and is less hazadous than the diesel that the vehicle originally ran on. If it is said that it does need to be certified as the fuel system has been modified then this would imply that if someone fitted an additional fuel filter in their fuel line for added protection then this would need certification.
What are your thoughts.
Thank you
Regards
Tim
I have modified my Diesel Landcruiser so that it can run on Vegatible Oil or Diesel.
The original fuel tank has the veg oil in it, I have a 2nd tank that has diesel in it. The modification includes some additional fuel piping, a coolant heated heat exchanger to heat the veg oil and 2 solenoid valves to control what fuel is being used. It has a control system that is used to manage what fuel is being used and to flush the veg oil out with diesel before the engine is shut down.
The question is, does my mod need to be certified as I have been given 2 different answers so far. A WOF testing station says yes it does, whereas a vehicle certifier says no it doesn't as there are no regulations that cover this type of fuel.
Obviously the installation would need to be installed in a secure manner and be of good workmanship with no leaks and using materials that are fit for the purpose.
I would have thought it doesn't as the alternative fuel is a food product and is less hazadous than the diesel that the vehicle originally ran on. If it is said that it does need to be certified as the fuel system has been modified then this would imply that if someone fitted an additional fuel filter in their fuel line for added protection then this would need certification.
What are your thoughts.
Thank you
Regards
Tim
