Monthly Archives: March 2013

Just when you though you knew what you were doing with hose fittings, we began upgrading our parts to push lock- JIC and ORB fittings.   The thing is, NPT  just doesn't cut it for fuel systems.    Also, we grew tired of doing sideways-reverse-back-bends to reach in and tighten 10s of hose clamps on each fitting.  So we developed an answer.

All of our conversion parts, FPHEs, Pumps, Hot Sicks, etc. have female threads which need an adapter to plumb fuel hose.    Some of our parts are still require NPT, fittings, but rest assured, we will be changing them to ORB.

NPT

NPT(National Pipe Thread) fittings are commonly available in hardware stores.   They handle high pressure, but the threads require plumbers tape or pipe dope to make a tight seal and prevent liquid and air leaks.  NPT fittings are difficult to remove and service than other style fittings.   NPTF fittings, do not require seal

It's been over a year since I posted something on WVO availability and collection, so let's refresh and update.

I've been running WVO for over 5 years now. No engine trouble and no difficulty finding WVO. One personal secret I must share is that, I did it backwards. Everyone says to find oil first, then convert your vehicle. I being brood from Polish decent and coupled with a strong ancestry from the Kentucky hills, I naturally was driven to go against common, accepted knowledge. I converted my vehicle first, then "magically" I was amply motivated to find oil Since, I've had no trouble trouble fueling my diesels with WVO; while at the same time relieving the oil companies of my financial dependence. I've never used a contract