LJ78 on vegetable oil

[Mattse.cx]

I've finally got my truck running on vegetable oil.

There's the second coolant-heated tank, beside the passenger running board. I'm a bit unimpressed with the clearance I'm losing, but it's really not much lower than the frame. Oh well... it's another reason to get some better tires, I guess.

The engine bay:

I've got two Greasecar valves sitting on the frame beside the engine, a 2-micron Racor centrifugal filter, and a 26-plate flat plate heater which is providing the majority of the heat, just before the fuel enters the IP.

Switches and gauges:

From left to right: fuel suction gauge to warn of filter blockage, temp of fuel in tank, fuel level, and fuel temp at the IP.

It still needs a few tweaks, but I'm happy to say I'm on my way to running on recycled fuel.

 

[Psilosin]

Hey thats cool work there Mattse.cx!

I have been thinking about getting the greasecar kit for my Hilux Surf for quite some time. Did you go with the full greasecar kit or did you just use their valves and go custom for the rest? Hopefully I will run into you around Penticton as I'd love to check out the setup up close.

 

[Mattse.cx]

Hi Psilosin. Do you live in Penticton? I've noticed a Surf or two around town.

I just went for the valves - the rest is homemade. I found it was cheaper to do it that way and I got exactly what I wanted.

If you ever want to check it out just let me know, I'd be more than happy to show you.

 

[onsenmonkey]

LJ78 oil filter

Hi, I`m new to this site. Just bought an LJ 78 from Japan and want to change the fluids. Can`t seem to find the right oil filter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[nickw]

Hi, I`m new to this site. Just bought an LJ 78 from Japan and want to change the fluids. Can`t seem to find the right oil filter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sorry to hijack the thread. But hello and welcome. If your new to the site make sure to look around and read about the 2LT head cracking issues. You may or may not be aware of this, but you will need to know about it. Lots of good advise on here. You will want to get a pyro ASAP and learn how to use it.
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Mattse: Looks real nice. How do you find power when running SVO? And how does it feel compared to regular diesel?

Cheers,
N.