Eric Wilson

Bob Armantrout wrote:

Eric Wilson wrote:
I have started to look around for a used Ford Ranger. Considering changing the engine from gasoline over to BioDiesel / ethanol.

Hi Eric,

Replacing a gas motor with a diesel motor in a vehicle is no small feat. I've known three who have done it and all report that knowing what they know now, they'd never do it again - time consuming and expensive.

Much better to buy a vehicle with a diesel motor and avoid the headaches in my opinion.

Bob

Thanks for the feedback! I have been looking that way too.

Welcome Bob!
I have started to look around for a used Ford Ranger. Considering changing the engine from gasoline over to BioDiesel / ethanol.
Really tired of the Canadian gas tax and corporate greed as displayed on the digital sign every time I gas my current Ranger. (Ford should be ashamed of the poor fuel economy and lack of Diesel option)
Anyway, I have been considering making ethanol with a backyard still. BioDiesel I know little about. So, I am looking forward to winning a copy of your book!
Eric

Thanks everyone ... Valuable feedback!

Lots to mull over!

I have a design concept for a Rocket Stove that I have been working on. It is a little different than others I have seen. It has a small footprint (~36" diameter), clean-out, secondary air & mixing, added radiating surfaces, and mass heat storage features. It requires 2 concrete casting bits and a plasma cutting table to make.

1. I am looking for someone local to me (Meaford, Ontario) that would be interested in working with me to build and test it out.
2. I am looking for ways to make money (like everyone else). So, I am wondering is anyone has suggestions about what the best way to do so are. Alternatives I have considered:
- selling plans
- selling the concrete inserts
- selling selling a kit (concrete & cut steel)
- selling complete stove (bit more complicated if people want to install in legal/insured homes as I have to get UL / CSA approval
- putting a Kickstarter project up and raising funds for the development and certification - Not sure what the perks would be though

I, Eric, welcome any comments / suggestions others have to offer!