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Old 10-16-2012 | 08:49 AM
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Default RE: Biodiesel in a model engine


ORIGINAL: yourmightyruler

Hello all,<div>
</div><div>First of all, thanks for all the help. Due to the fact that diethyl ether is critical component, we won't be able to utilize biodiesel as a viable solution. I think we will synthesize our own ethanol and use that in our engine.</div><div>
</div><div>The forum post here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3219478/tm.htm indicates that a blend of castor oil and ethanol works, so I think we will try that route.</div><div>
</div><div>Again, thank you for all the replies, it helped greatly.</div><div>
</div><div>Best,</div><div>Louis</div>
Actually, a few years ago there was a thread on one of these forums that indicated that a non ether mix could be used if the engine was pre-heated. I believe they started with regular model diesel mix then switched to a non-ether fuel. They tried several lubes but I don't remember the particulars.

George