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Robert Williams
Aug 18, 2016 - 9:51AM
VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be done.

https://youtu.be/1TXuUO3jj3Y

My bus number (if any): RCL2599

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Aug 18th, 2016 - 9:51 AM
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roythebus
Aug 18, 2016 - 11:20AM
Re: VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be do

I ran RML2532 on a neat bio diesel for 2 years with no noticeable problems and no modifications. I stopped using bio diesel when it became the same price as road diesel.

My bus number (if any): RML2532

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Aug 18th, 2016 - 11:20 AM
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Robert Williams
Aug 20, 2016 - 8:13AM
Re: VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be do

roythebus
I ran RML2532 on a neat bio diesel for 2 years with no noticeable problems and no modifications. I stopped using bio diesel when it became the same price as road diesel.
It is not that hard to open a Bestways or other cash and carry account if you are willing to buy in bulk, (only 20 litres at a time). With that you pay about 70p per litre, roughly half the price.

My bus number (if any): RCL2599

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Aug 20th, 2016 - 8:13 AM
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roythebus
Aug 20, 2016 - 4:42PM
Re: VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be do

Maybe, but there's a difference between neat veg oil and bio diesel!

My bus number (if any): RML2532

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Aug 20th, 2016 - 4:42 PM
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Brian Watkinson
Aug 20, 2016 - 5:47PM
Re: VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be do

I thought it had to be "used" vegetable oil? Which is why chip shops were selling it!

My bus number (if any): RTL 960, RM 1585, RMC 1458 and several RTs

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Aug 20th, 2016 - 5:47 PM
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Robert Williams
Aug 22, 2016 - 1:12PM
Re: VEG OIL Routemaster for those interested in how we did it, and those who said it couldn't be do

royth is usually 50 % Veg Oil 50% ebus
Maybe, but there's a difference between neat veg oil and bio diesel!


Bio Diesel is usually 50% Veg Oil, 50% Diesel.

Ours being described in the linked video runs on neat veg oil. Yes there is a difference. Neat Veg Oil needs to be preheated. hence the kit described. It does not have to be used oil, but it can be.

Compare the time you need to spend filtering Chip Shop Oil, to the cost of fresh oil at 70p per litre, and you may as well use the fresh stuff.

My bus number (if any): RCL2259

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Aug 22nd, 2016 - 1:12 PM
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