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Offline chuck foster

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driving..........using wood ???
« on: December 18, 2009, 06:22:51 PM »
here is a video showing alternative fuel use.





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Offline John Hill

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Re: driving..........using wood ???
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2009, 06:44:15 PM »
Quite a common process in many countries until quite recently and widespread in Europe during WWII.  I believe the converter is not difficult to make.
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Re: driving..........using wood ???
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2009, 07:06:14 PM »
You need wood chippings and a lot of it ....
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Re: driving..........using wood ???
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2009, 07:08:04 PM »
Ah, "producer gas" - haven't heard that mentioned since my schooldays. Mainly highly poisonous carbon monoxide. Google producer gas to read all about it.

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