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htmauk · 12-20-07, 11:13 AM

hi all,

I am new to ih8mud.com and just purchased a 1979 bj40 that I want to convert to biodiesel. This is my first diesel and second toyota. I sold my 4-runner last year to get a subarbu, and missed having a small suv dearly. I love the landcruisers because my brother used to have an fj60 that was indestructible and would go anywhere . I love these old cruisers. That being said i have started doing some research on biodiesel and was wondering who if anyone can recommend a biodiesel conversion.

Has anyone used lovecraft biofuels? I have a friend with a old MB300 that has done the conversion and raves about it. I have seen some old fj's on their website but no real information.

I have the 3b motor and besides what I have read, I presume i could run e40 and should not have a problem with hoses deteriorating. My brother runs biodiesel in his Passat with no problems and no conversion with the blend. Can you run e40 without changing out rings or causing a problem or actually doing a conversion? Also I understand that most people like to run two tanks for starting and cooling the vehicle. Does lovecraft's single tank conversion live up to the hype?

I appreciate any information you can provide. The motor on the BJ was completely rebuilt about 15,000 miles ago. Would the rings need to be replaced again if I did this?

Thanks for your help.

12-20-07, 11:13 AM	#1
htmauk IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	Anyone convert a bj40 to biodiesel hi all, I am new to ih8mud.com and just purchased a 1979 bj40 that I want to convert to biodiesel. This is my first diesel and second toyota. I sold my 4-runner last year to get a subarbu, and missed having a small suv dearly. I love the landcruisers because my brother used to have an fj60 that was indestructible and would go anywhere . I love these old cruisers. That being said i have started doing some research on biodiesel and was wondering who if anyone can recommend a biodiesel conversion. Has anyone used lovecraft biofuels? I have a friend with a old MB300 that has done the conversion and raves about it. I have seen some old fj's on their website but no real information. I have the 3b motor and besides what I have read, I presume i could run e40 and should not have a problem with hoses deteriorating. My brother runs biodiesel in his Passat with no problems and no conversion with the blend. Can you run e40 without changing out rings or causing a problem or actually doing a conversion? Also I understand that most people like to run two tanks for starting and cooling the vehicle. Does lovecraft's single tank conversion live up to the hype? I appreciate any information you can provide. The motor on the BJ was completely rebuilt about 15,000 miles ago. Would the rings need to be replaced again if I did this? Thanks for your help.