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anybody know any tricks for better fuel economy

im not sure, but the word bicycle comes to mind...hehe

change spark plugs, wires, points, condenser, make sure the carb is running correctly, don't drive as fast.
you could put a higher rear for interstate driving, but not too high because the engine would be working harder to keep up the pace.

are those better than the first idea?

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convert it to a propane or used veggie oil truck.

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76' stepside mikado w/sunroof

On the diesel side I've also heard people running used motor oil in them. You want to run it mixed with diesel though. Veggie oil alone should also be mixed but you can refine it into biodiesel without a huge outlay of equipment. You do have to be careful with running some of this stuff without refinement as it can cause carbon buildup and shorten the life of the motor.

As for mods/tricks I think about all you can do is free up the exhaust and get a good non-restrictive air filter. I wonder if K&N makes one for the the Isuzu diesel...

Actually I just looked and the diesel uses the same filter as gas LUVs, so the same part should fit. K&N E-2760 is the part number.

thanks. and i would like to know more about the vegie oil and used motor oil. also, what do u mean by free up the exhoust? how?

Bigger pipes, better flowing muffler. Basically remove restrictions. I'm not really up on diesel performance so I don't know if there is a "too big" on exhaust like there can be on gas motors.

Check your trans and differential fluids. Fresh, correct amount of lube in the drivetrain can only help. Check your brakes for eccessive dragging and repack your wheel bearings to be sure that they spin freely. Tire pressure affects your mileage too.
If the rolling chassis isn't as smooth as it should be, the motor is working harder than it should. This stuff im mentioning wont cost much to check out.

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

CHECK THIS OUT

http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/bp/16/waterasfuel.htm

i mentioned this once before
i have been wanting to do this for a while but remember
and that tells u most of what u need to do but hydrogen is
explosive and i been thinking bout the safty issues its somthin
u just jump into but someday its somthin i will try

forgot the dont

Hydrogen shouldn't explode. I know everyone thinks of the Hindenburg going up in a ball of flames, but


And check this out Hydrogen

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The idea of using hydrogen as a fuel is somewhat misleading. Yes, it's a clean fuel source that has no emissions. But the process of manufacturing useable hydrogen creates high emissions output. It's a "catch 22" situation. Yea, it would be cool to see this fuel readily available but it's going to take a while before this happens

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

what the plans on that site above
turn tap water into hydrogen by breakin it up with electric pulses and oxygen commin out exhaust

Yes, hydrogen can be produced with water and electricity. You could actually do it with a windmill, solar... but collection and storage at home might prove difficult. and when you use it as fuel you get water that'd call for some changes in exhaust construction...
Think I will stick to fossil fuel for the time being

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