Derf,
That is so cool I have been shopping around for a VW bus for a while now and
I wanted to install a diesel and convert to bio diesel eventually. Can you
ask your dad what diesel will fit a Split Window VW or should I go with a
Bay window? Any Lister's know of a decent VW bus?
Thanks Lin
On 6/10/07, derf <derf247@gmail.com> wrote:
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> My dad is commuting to work in a VW bug he just finished modding. He
> put a Kubota diesel motor from a reefer trailer cooler in it. He is
> running half diesel and have used veggie oil. He's getting about 46
> MPG. The veggie oil is free. I don't know what the 0-60 times are
> but getting 46 with half the fuel for free is not too bad.
>
> His next project will be making an electric VW bug from forklift parts
> he got for free. I've seen an electric Midget somewhere on the web
> but I wonder how they don't break axles constantly with the instant
> torque of a DC motor. I guess you just don't accelerate very quickly.
> Cheers,
> Derf
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