June 22, 2007 - Veggie Oil Conversion Part 2

Today was a great day around the shop. The day started early with some Guayaki Yerba Mate "magical mint mate" and set the mood for most of the day. Work continued around 9:30 am this morning. Clark and co. got the tank in with it's fittings, mounted the main filter system, tapped into the coolant system, mounted the solenoids, most of the coolant lines and one of the 3 gauges. Below are some of the pictures of the days advances...

Solenoids and heating system in engine compartment

Pump system filter (on right) and heated tank filter (on left)

Tools of the trade

One of the three gauges

Balancing the unbalanced fuel use of America


In other news, Rodrigo got back from Costa Rica yesterday. If I wasn't doing so much to make an environmental statement or traveling through Oregon for enjoyment, I would have been jealous as hell. Looks like they got some good waves in Costa. But when isn't it good in Costa Rica? Even when the swell is small, it's good...
Waxing up.

Secret Spot

Sammy Z and Rodrigo

At Playa Negra

Playa Negra (2)



In the area of informative documentaries, log onto www.VBS.TV and watch part 1 - 5 of "Toxic West Virginia" Completely outrageous! This has to be stopped and stopped now! We must make the shift to renewable resources, folks. Assemble, Educate and Activate. We have the power to create change. Take a minute from your busy life and make a change. Enough is enough! Time to change the ways we live! Think globally and act locally. Check out some of these links below and empower yourself!

VBS.TV "Toxic West Virginia"
Green Mountain Energy
National Biodiesel Board
Sustainable Waves

Think about it. Make a difference.

Stay tuned for more updates and rants.
Max