... Try an ammonia cooling system. Cheers Jake Martin...
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Mike LaRosa
ook187
Nov 1, 2008 1:53 pm
Hi Tom, On my 91 olds, I had to trace the lead from the tank and then snip that and wire a switch in to be absolutely sure the fuel pump was OFF. There was a...
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mirakelworkre
Nov 1, 2008 2:18 pm
I know it may be off subject but I figured you guys know about wood gas. Has anyone here experimented with recirculating the gas from a home wood heater to...
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sabbadess@...
sabbadess
Nov 1, 2008 2:39 pm
Not sure what you mean. Are you talking about reburning smoke in a woodstove? That's sort-of-ish what we do. ... From: mirakelworkre...
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Ian Anderson
ianpanderson
Nov 1, 2008 4:20 pm
Thanks for the suggestion, I built a cowl with a plate similar to what you had to go on the end of the pipe. Still no success though. I suspect this means I...
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mirakelworkre
Nov 1, 2008 5:32 pm
I know, that IS exactly what you do. I was wanting to know of anyone tried to recirculate exhaust from a home wood heater back into the firebox to increase...
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onerr0r
Nov 1, 2008 7:31 pm
In another test I slowed the secondary air when the charcoal was burning near the ash grate. The resulting ash was "crunchy" but not glass-like. It also...
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jim mason
jimmasonjim
Nov 1, 2008 8:52 pm
... onerror, you made a really impressive unit. i've never seen anyone try to this well insulate and recirculate waste heats in a TLUD. kudos to you. for...
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Mike LaRosa
ook187
Nov 1, 2008 10:05 pm
Tom, Took the 95 olds on a couple of wood drives today. Not many miles, maybe 15 total. I looked at my 91 and I have my tap into the grey wire on it. After...
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jjsenner
Nov 2, 2008 12:41 am
I'm still very interested in the GEK and would like to hear how it performs on the road. Has the Honda Accord project car been driven? Is anyone else putting a...
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Neil Dennis
wombat_eagle
Nov 2, 2008 12:48 am
What's a GEK ? When I google it I get a german antiterrorist group. (;-') wombat...
Actaually ian,,,im not sure how many cfms you were running ,,but by the sound of the video it didnt seem too bad,,,,ive had test flares damn near the speed of...
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jim mason
jimmasonjim
Nov 2, 2008 3:54 am
... i don't believe anyone has used one on a vehicle yet. most are doing gensets and general learning with them so far. remember it is designed for gas rates...
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jjsenner
Nov 2, 2008 4:27 am
Thank you for the update Jim. ... doing ... only ... It's about perfect for the car I want to put it in; a 1 liter 3 cylinder 1985 Chevy Sprint. I don't think...
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onerr0r
Nov 2, 2008 5:56 am
Thank you for the kind words, Jim, I got a chance to look at the Crispin Vesto stove and was impressed as well. The stove has a nice design (big enough to...
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Dutch John
dutchjohn1st
Nov 2, 2008 9:55 am
Jeremiah, I don't want to discourage you, but 25 hp from a 1 liter engine on woodgas is not possible. The maximum efficient rpm is limited to 3000 or less, the...
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r-m-ohler@...
reoair
Nov 2, 2008 3:27 pm
One thing that comes to mind for me on the efficiency question is that the woodgas is of such lower power that a larger throttle opening is used. This...
14553
Natural Treasures Mas...
blabs2003
Nov 2, 2008 5:01 pm
Paul, You have built a really interesting device that could be used in metal working as a melt furnace. Your temps indicate that you have reached the melt...
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Benjamin Domingo Bof
benjaminbof
Nov 2, 2008 5:09 pm
http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZeO1bUiww&feature=related In this video are images how to produce charcoal from willow very good for powder. Method is approved...
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Benjamin Domingo Bof
benjaminbof
Nov 2, 2008 5:14 pm
TPI kiln http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=HPQxfMtcjf8&feature=related This video show metal sheet kiln to produce charcoal. Portable equipment .Runs well. ...
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Benjamin Domingo Bof
benjaminbof
Nov 2, 2008 5:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ggj5IKNsPQ&feature=relate Interesting video about charcoal production from saw mill waste. Regards, Ben...
14557
Natural Treasures Mas...
blabs2003
Nov 2, 2008 5:19 pm
For a case in point, my tractor has a 1000 cc Mazda four cylinder engine that produces 26 hp at the PTO @ 3000 rpm. Derate the engine 60% for wood gas and...
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Mike LaRosa
ook187
Nov 2, 2008 10:37 pm
David, An engine running at 50% or 60% of full power is way way better than an engine not running and rusting up from lack of fuel etc etc etc. When this...
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Natural Treasures Mas...
blabs2003
Nov 2, 2008 11:59 pm
My point exactly Mike, 15-16 hp at the draw bar of a tractor (instead of 26 hp) is plenty for most applications. Beats the heck out of bringing home 5 gallon...
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Mike LaRosa
ook187
Nov 3, 2008 1:27 am
David, I think the double rotor unit (3" restriction, 8.25 nozzle circle, 6, 7/16" ID nozzles, 3" drop from nozzles to restriction, 1/2" spacing on a rebar...
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Mark
mark060642000
Nov 3, 2008 2:03 am
Mike, What are you using to change your ignition timing or are you using the cars ecm itself? oh and congrats on another woodgas vehical success Mark Ride on ...
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Ray Hare
rayh1976
Nov 3, 2008 2:03 am
Hello all...my first post. Mr. LaRosa referred me to this site and I am loving it. Keep up the good work guys and someday I hope to have my gasifier built...
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Mike LaRosa
ook187
Nov 3, 2008 2:15 am
Mark, If it is a GM car with the wasted spark ignition and crank sensor, usually the computer will control all the timing and many other parameters. I am...
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jjsenner
Nov 3, 2008 3:34 am
This engine is rated 49 hp on gasoline. The car goes 55 mph at 2500 rpm. They did something to make these little 3 cylinders into torque monsters for the size....
