Fitting a Twin Tank

[Pack Horse]

Originally Posted by mr mince

I'd still add a little something to thin it out too although with a heat exchanger fitted it could be kept to a minimum.

I don't have a heat exchanger Mr Mince, I've heard there are some pretty awful, not worth buying ones. Do you have any suggestions, what do you ise?

[mreerie]

have you any photos of the twin tank convertion.?

[Vorenus]

This thread has some photo's from my twin tank setup.

http://www.estimaowners.com/communit...win-tanks.html

Great to see you went with a twin tank system in the end Pack Horse. I would look to source a heat exchanger and if you want I can provide you with a plumbing layout similar to mine.

[mr mince]

Originally Posted by Pack Horse

I don't have a heat exchanger Mr Mince, I've heard there are some pretty awful, not worth buying ones. Do you have any suggestions, what do you ise?

Mine's is a rather knackered glow plug heater. Wouldn't reccomend one.

If you're going the 2 tank route something like this has a better reputation

[Pack Horse]

Originally Posted by mreerie

have you any photos of the twin tank convertion.?

When its tidied up I'll get some photies on the site

[mreerie]

intersesting stuff..
got me thinking.
what switch over valve do you use Pack Horse?

[Pack Horse]

Originally Posted by mreerie

intersesting stuff..
got me thinking.
what switch over valve do you use Pack Horse?

Its a solenoid valve that has 2 inputs and 1 output, the diesel and svo are attached to the inputs (both have inline filters) and then the output goes to the Toyota standard filter. It is 12v operated solenoid so I have it wired that when I turn it on the diesel flows, once warmed up I turn it off which the svo then flows.

I actually didn't buy this solenoid it was a buddies who was taken it off his Padjero as he's selling it. It cost new £60+/-. Of course there are automatic systems as in http://www.estimaowners.com/communit...win-tanks.html but then the cost rises, but if the cash was there then I would seriously consider having one. My system relies on memory to turn the svo on and the diesel on of a night, and that aint good with my memory!! I'm looking at a warning system, home-brew stuff, that will remind me to turn off the diesel after 5+ mins and another reminder to turn the diesel on when I stop, but I am still working on that and I am sure it wont be too difficult..... famous last words!!

[Vorenus]

The smartveg system uses tecalemite fuel valves which I think are fitted to some Jaguar cars with twin fuel tanks.

The smartveg is a very good system with everything being automated. However as Pack Horse has said, it is expensive to buy. His setup does the same, just requires human control.

[Pack Horse]

Originally Posted by Vorenus

The smartveg system uses tecalemite fuel valves which I think are fitted to some Jaguar cars with twin fuel tanks.

The smartveg is a very good system with everything being automated. However as Pack Horse has said, it is expensive to buy. His setup does the same, just requires human control.

Its the Human Control that concerns me Vorenous, which is why i am looking at some sort of warning/reminder. But there is a lot to be said for Smartveg

[Father Ted]

Originally Posted by Pack Horse

Its the Human Control that concerns me Vorenous, which is why i am looking at some sort of warning/reminder. But there is a lot to be said for Smartveg

Turbo timer?
Wired in such a way that when it is running the engine to cool turbo, it operates the solenoid to switch back on to diesel. Should be easy enough to set up.