What to buy a bio-diesel guy for x-mas? Gift suggestions needed...

vtcruiser60 · 11-25-07, 09:10 AM

Folks...I tend to stay over on the 40 series board, but am looking for solid suggestions for my brother in law. He drives a large dodge pick up, diesel and is in the process of converting to bio-diesel. He is actually a chemistry teacher and has made bio-diesel in his classroom...he knows all about the chemical processes at work.

Anyway...I know he has plans to build his own set-up in a garage. What can I get to help him along....an emblem? A filter? Books? PH testers?

Thanks.

Scoot Jockey · 11-25-07, 10:18 AM

This would be a good place to start.

http://www.utahbiodieselsupply.com/

They have quite a variety of biodiesel related stuff. Certain things such as scales, and ph meters are quite handy. Also, measuring containers, mixing vials, syringes, and buckets are always needed. If your brother in law is planning an appleseed style processor, Utah Biodiesel Supply has 3/4 inch ball valves for great prices.

Regards,

Scoot

T.Stanford · 11-28-07, 07:55 AM

How about a few fuel filters?...Just joking, practical but maybe a little too practical. Tony

fe sus · 11-28-07, 12:17 PM

Maybe kind of nerdy... but how about a custom plate?

brownbear · 11-28-07, 01:58 PM

I would not advertise the fact he is using bio... next thing you know his state/province will want his share of unpaid road tax. Some have been convicted already.

st1age · 11-29-07, 08:51 PM

Seriously? Unpaid road tax?

Get him a McDonald's franchise for an unlimited fuel supply.

FrankJames · 11-30-07, 07:31 AM

Get him some barrels. The ones with the completly open top and the ring that snaps around to seal the lid on are nice. Good for settling, storing etc, and with the open lid you can peek inside and see whats going on.

45Kevin · 11-30-07, 07:40 AM

An electric barrel pump.

vtcruiser60 · 11-30-07, 02:14 PM

Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am actually going to print out this thread and include it with his gifts so that he has some additional leads. I figure a guy that is biting the bullet on his own diesel brewing set-up is pretty well versed and familiar with bio-diesel sites....but this is good info just the same.

I went to the Utah Bio-Diesel Supply site and bought some items on sale....things that were small, but seemingly useful.

Thank you for the great tips.

UpsideDown · 11-30-07, 04:56 PM

For a dodge (Cummins turbo diesel), depending on the year, I would get him a sensor that measures his lift pump fuel pressure after the fuel filter and has a very bright idiot light and buzzer that mounts near the driver's side of the dash board. If the lift pump cannot supply the pressure and volume required, the injection pump WILL fail and it's a little costly to replace.

11-25-07, 09:10 AM	#1
vtcruiser60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 TLCA# 15129 Posts: 1,325	What to buy a bio-diesel guy for x-mas? Gift suggestions needed... Folks...I tend to stay over on the 40 series board, but am looking for solid suggestions for my brother in law. He drives a large dodge pick up, diesel and is in the process of converting to bio-diesel. He is actually a chemistry teacher and has made bio-diesel in his classroom...he knows all about the chemical processes at work. Anyway...I know he has plans to build his own set-up in a garage. What can I get to help him along....an emblem? A filter? Books? PH testers? Thanks.

11-25-07, 10:18 AM	#2
Scoot Jockey IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 129	This would be a good place to start. http://www.utahbiodieselsupply.com/ They have quite a variety of biodiesel related stuff. Certain things such as scales, and ph meters are quite handy. Also, measuring containers, mixing vials, syringes, and buckets are always needed. If your brother in law is planning an appleseed style processor, Utah Biodiesel Supply has 3/4 inch ball valves for great prices. Regards, Scoot __________________ 1984 HJ47 Troop Carrier 1973 FJ55 Rusty Wagon 2003 KTM LC4 Adventure 640

11-28-07, 07:55 AM	#3
T.Stanford IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Galiano,BC Posts: 98	How about a few fuel filters?...Just joking, practical but maybe a little too practical. Tony __________________ 90 HDJ81VX LTD, lockers, winch ...everthing stock, 85 BJ60 stock

11-28-07, 12:17 PM	#4
fe sus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 862	Maybe kind of nerdy... but how about a custom plate? __________________ 92 FJ80 - for sale 85 FJ60 - mostly stock, dog hauler 79 BMW R65 - for sale 97 BMW R850R www.rhodescreations.com

11-28-07, 01:58 PM	#5
brownbear Mod in Hibernation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where diesels purr and turbos whine TLCA# 15584 Posts: 6,147	I would not advertise the fact he is using bio... next thing you know his state/province will want his share of unpaid road tax. Some have been convicted already. __________________ -84 BJ60, Finally on the FN road! -91 FJ80, wife's ride Iron Butt award winner of the Cruise Moab 08 !

11-29-07, 08:51 PM	#6
st1age IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coaldale, Alberta Posts: 103	Seriously? Unpaid road tax? Get him a McDonald's franchise for an unlimited fuel supply. __________________ eschew obfuscation 1990 LJ78 - runs well now, after heart transplant 1985 BJ70 sold

11-30-07, 07:31 AM	#7
FrankJames IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 64	Get him some barrels. The ones with the completly open top and the ring that snaps around to seal the lid on are nice. Good for settling, storing etc, and with the open lid you can peek inside and see whats going on. __________________ 87 FJ 60 with a 2H and Greasecar WVO kit.

11-30-07, 07:40 AM	#8
45Kevin IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta TLCA# 13487 Posts: 341	An electric barrel pump.

11-30-07, 02:14 PM	#9
vtcruiser60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 TLCA# 15129 Posts: 1,325	Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am actually going to print out this thread and include it with his gifts so that he has some additional leads. I figure a guy that is biting the bullet on his own diesel brewing set-up is pretty well versed and familiar with bio-diesel sites....but this is good info just the same. I went to the Utah Bio-Diesel Supply site and bought some items on sale....things that were small, but seemingly useful. Thank you for the great tips.

11-30-07, 04:56 PM	#10
UpsideDown IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Koksilah, Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 575	For a dodge (Cummins turbo diesel), depending on the year, I would get him a sensor that measures his lift pump fuel pressure after the fuel filter and has a very bright idiot light and buzzer that mounts near the driver's side of the dash board. If the lift pump cannot supply the pressure and volume required, the injection pump WILL fail and it's a little costly to replace. __________________ 1978 FJ40 - parts vehicle - PM me 1987 HJ61 VX 5spd - loaded - daily driver 1981 BJ42 - ARBs, Warns, oba, ps, h55f, hws, soa

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