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Greg, I purchased some SyDiesel fuel from Hiper Fuels back in 2003. Cetane 63 and 20500 btu/pound. Sulfer free and will not oxidize. The winter of 2003-2004 I mixed up some fuel with kerosene and a batch with SyDiesel. Same percentages of ether, castor and ignition improver in both mixes. I used an reproduction Oliver Jaguar 2.5 cc late 1940's long stroke/side port design with many runs as a test engine. I used an APC 12/7 prop and a 1/2 ounce tank. I ran a couple of tanks of Olde English mix thru the engine just prior to test runs with the two fuels I mixed. I ran three runs with each fuel, alternating fuels each run. The SynDiesel required a bit more compression but I did not change the needle valve. Averages for the kerosene based mix were 4,900 rpm and 7 minutes and 51.66 seconds on the half ounce tank. With the SynDiesel I got a 5,100 rpm and 6 minutes and 9 seconds. Since at the time I was testing fuels for A Texaco I stuck with kerosene. Recently I tried a couple of different engines with the SynDiesel mix. One turned up a bit better with the SynDiesel and the other about the same on both fuels. I think a Drone was one of the two I tried, but do not remeber the other engine. I just checked Hyper Fuel's web site and the price of their SynDiesel has gone thru the roof.
www.hiperfuels.com I have purchased methanol from them in the past to mix FAI glow fuel. Jack
Jack,
Great to hear from you.
From their website,
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Out of Stock - This item is backordered and we do not have any timing on availability. Syndiesel (R) Synthetic Diesel Fuel/Additive. 63 Cetane Number, 20,300 Btu/pound, for European (MB & TDi) and other High Performance Diesel Engines and Standby Diesel Generators. Specific Sins: Eliminates SMOKE, quiets engine, sulfur free, reduces exhaust temperatures, stops detonation, quick power response - NO hesitation,
pleasant 'candy' smell, no more gums, no sludge. No Oxidation - It will last for ten years in storage. Fuel stays clear and bright. Best of all the GEL POINT is -67F - perfect for standby or emergency generator fuel supply. Perfect for cold weather applications or winterizing a diesel engine powerplant. Flammable Liquid. $20 UPS/FedEx HazMat Fee is included in price above. Shipped in a UN/DOT APPROVED CONTAINER. Made in the USA. This product can be shipped Next Day, Second Day and 3 Day Select ($10 per container extra charge) as well as UPS Ground. Shipping is additional for all products. No shipment outside of USA. Taxable for sales in Texas. 5 Gallon
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What would we DO without the stink??? But, I
like candy.
But again, this is something you have to order. If you can run diesel on local ingredients, maybe more will join the fold.