Detroit 4-53T WVO 30,000 Mile Update

[rodneymiddleton]

Working like a champ!!! I started 2 of my buses yesterday. The old 671 and the 8v71 started in about a half revolution! Thanks!

[NotSoGrandGarage]

Looking good bud! Glad to see you're still trouble free. Wish i could get my hands on a 4-53T for a reasonable price around me. Detroits intrigue me and Id swap one in a heart beat.

[bladenrexroth]

I haven't seen a fuel station in 6 years. Started out with a 6.2 turbo detroit with a blend of wvo and wmo. Now I'm strictly running wmo and trans fluid only because its whats available. My old VE pumped 5.9 loves it and I don't have to run a heat exchanger over my exhaust manifold with a recirculation pump anymore. Still have a heat exchanger in the tank just incase.

[narcissistinjurygiver]

I used to run my mercedes om waste atf.

[wazzaracer]

I would do it, except that in my country, waste cooking oil ( known as yellow grease ) is a very tight market, and multiple companies are vying for it. However, I have got my father onto using waste motor oil, blended with Aviation Jet-A1 (glorified kerosene) to make black diesel. His Volvo diesel RV is running really well on it ( 30% oil, 70% jet), starts perfect on cold mornings. We would run a richer blend of oil, but all the waste motor oil we have is synthetic and it doesnt burn as easily as mineral waste oil.

[EDRacer]

how does it run in the heat of summer vs the coldest in winter? any power difference? fuel economy?

[PotatoesAssistant]

Have you ever thought of adding propane injection to this setup?

[Superduty_]

I'm trying to locate a 7.3 truck so I can run WMO. I have access to thousands of gallons.

[antheaZ]

I think you said before that it was a 20% diesel cut. Is that still the case?

[pulsenpal]

are you required to declare fuel consumption to Canada Revenue Agency for tax purpose?

[zach]

I did this in 2005 when I worked at McD's in highschool. Not worth the ungodly mess IMO.