Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 11-07-2014, 10:39 PM   #1
New Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
Alternative Engine Power

If you were going to pay a mechanic to transform existing engine into Biodiesel engine, what kind of cost might I be looking at? Has anyone converted a bus with a battery powered engine yet? Is anyone using Urea as an alternative source for buses? Thank you.

Gigi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2014, 08:34 AM   #2
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 546
Re: Alternative Engine Power

Urea's good for my skin I know.

I have exfoliative keratolysis.
__________________
Don and Mary
dond is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2014, 09:24 AM   #3
Bus Crazy
 
sdwarf36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Moodus, Ct.
Posts: 1,062
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Champion
Chassis: Ford e-450
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 14
Re: Alternative Engine Power

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gigi
If you were going to pay a mechanic to transform existing engine into Biodiesel engine, what kind of cost might I be looking at? Has anyone converted a bus with a battery powered engine yet? Is anyone using Urea as an alternative source for buses? Thank you.
Biodiesel cost=$0. Just buy it + dump it in + go.
WVO cost= Conversion +$1000-$2000 depending on your skills.-Then finding the stuff. (not as easy as you think.)
Battery=10s of thousands $. And no usable range.
Urea is just an additive for modern diesels to keep the exhaust systems clean-not a fuel.
__________________
Don't make a fuss-just get on the bus!

my bus build https://www.skoolie.net/gallery/Skoolies/Sped
sdwarf36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2014, 12:33 PM   #4
New Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
Re: Alternative Engine Power

Thank you very much. I was just released from the hospital this week with a spinal injury, I will not be doing this work myself. It's why I have so many questions. If I have to pay someone to construct my bus, I'm really going to need to know I want. I appreciate all responses.
Gigi is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
more power from your diesel engine lapeer20m Mechanical and Drivetrains 53 03-09-2016 10:20 PM
Ford power stroke engine complete for sale2500 frank-id Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 0 10-26-2010 11:07 PM
Using the engine to power a pump for CF? lapeer20m Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 4 01-03-2009 03:42 PM
alternative to PEX crimpers? bdavis441 Plumbing, Water and Waste 13 02-12-2008 11:39 PM
Engine swap or alternative fuels a possibility? skooliedave Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 4 11-15-2007 09:07 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:51 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.