Posted by Jody on March 15, 1998 at 16:26:29:
In Reply to: Fuel for multi-tractors? posted by Bonehead on March 14, 1998 at 11:57:24:
: When the owners manual mentions "disstillates" as a fuel that can be used by a 46 'B', what does this mean. Turpentine, grain alcohol or others? How could you determine the octane on these various fuels ? Is there any information available on making your own fuel for these tractors. If Sadamn blows our source of oil, I may need this info. (the nearest beer store is 10 miles and thats to far to walk) Always thirsty, Bonehead
: I'm not sure what all could be run in it, but my father used to run what we called disstillate. It was a raw petroleum (almost gasoline & high in parafin) that came from natural gas wells. The wet methane was run thru a drip pot. The heavier distillate remained in the pot & the gas continued down the pipeline. As far as octane, I'm unsure but you did get some preignition knock.
Jody