How Can I convert my 02 Dakota to flex / E85 fuel

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R - 20 Jan 2008 17:09 GMT

Greetings form a new-be to this group. I've a 02 Dakota 4 x 4 with the
4.7 ltr V8. I'm thrying to get information on how to convert my truck
to burn flex fuels / E85. I've tried Dodge / Chrylser, their only
comment was that it can't be done! I believe there has to be some
method or instructions on this type of chageover. Anyone with info
please pass this info. Thanks!

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John Carrington - 20 Jan 2008 17:32 GMT

http://www.epa.gov/smartway/growandgo/documents/factsheet-e85.htm

> Greetings form a new-be to this group. I've a 02 Dakota 4 x 4 with the
> 4.7 ltr V8. I'm thrying to get information on how to convert my truck
> to burn flex fuels / E85. I've tried Dodge / Chrylser, their only
> comment was that it can't be done! I believe there has to be some
> method or instructions on this type of chageover. Anyone with info
> please pass this info. Thanks!

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aarcuda69062 - 20 Jan 2008 19:49 GMT

> > Greetings form a new-be to this group. I've a 02 Dakota 4 x 4 with the
> > 4.7 ltr V8. I'm thrying to get information on how to convert my truck
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>
> http://www.epa.gov/smartway/growandgo/documents/factsheet-e85.htm

Especially this part;
"It is technically possible to convert a conventional gasoline
vehicle to run on E85; however, such conversions would likely be
illegal unless they are certified by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). To date, EPA has not certified any E85
conversions. In addition, converting a conventional vehicle to
E85 may violate the terms of the vehicle warranty. For more
information on the vehicle conversion process, please visit EPA's
Web site at: www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/dearmfr/cisd0602.pdf "

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Nosey - 20 Jan 2008 20:08 GMT

> "It is technically possible to convert a conventional gasoline
> vehicle to run on E85; however, such conversions would likely be
> illegal unless they are certified by the U.S. Environmental
> Protection Agency (EPA). To date, EPA has not certified any E85
> conversions.

I don't think it will be long before conversion kits like this are approved:
http://flexfuelus.com/flexbox

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aarcuda69062 - 20 Jan 2008 22:33 GMT

> > "It is technically possible to convert a conventional gasoline
> > vehicle to run on E85; however, such conversions would likely be
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> I don't think it will be long before conversion kits like this are approved:
> http://flexfuelus.com/flexbox

Interesting that they don't make any mention of materials
compatibility.

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Nosey - 21 Jan 2008 02:27 GMT

>>> "It is technically possible to convert a conventional gasoline
>>> vehicle to run on E85; however, such conversions would likely be
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> Interesting that they don't make any mention of materials
> compatibility.

Yes, that is an issue that I completely understand. I'm brewing and burning
my own biodiesel. With biodiesel the vehicle part isn't too much of an
issue. I'm mostly limited by material compatibility in my processing
equipment. I learned real quick about viton seals and how to strip zinc from
galvanized plumbing fittings. Alcohol compatibility (both methanol and
ethanol) is a cake walk when you also routinely deal with strong acid and
base chemicals.

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