1959 Deutz diesel engine running on used engine oil

This 50 year old Deutz engine has been modified to run on waste/used engine oil. It is currently hooked up to an electrical generator. I think the reason it runs so well is that this particular engine has a pre combustion chamber which was common back in the late fifties and sixties. The engine model is FL 712

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[pyroman675]

does it use less or more oil compared to gas?

[carquestions]

@pyroman675 It doesn't run on gas only diesel or waste oil and it uses about the same of each

[powerman6464]

Hi Mark, Thanks for the vid, good stuff. I am looking for one of these generators for my cabin can you tell me where I could buy one? I'm in the US (southwest) Thanks!

[carquestions]

@powerman6464 I found mine in the classifieds back when. I wasn't looking for a specific brand or model only that it have a pre combustion chamber. This Deutz is 52 years old so I don't know what to say. Try a google search for Deutz F1L 712 and see if you can track one down. Kijiji or Craigslist maybe?

[younitehumanity]

I used to work for Deutz in Germany. Their products are so good that it became a problem. Where I worked they had a Diesel Motor displayed that ran for 50 years without ever stoping.

[carquestions]

@younitehumanity That's amazing - why they don't do this in America I don't know. They used to about 80 years ago - Nothing impresses me more than dependability

[USFiltermaxx]

@cameramonkey2 Yes, all the vegetable, transmission, engine, hydraulic, etc. oils will work, but each oil does have different properties and you should know your oil. Don't mix vegetable oil with motor oil or else it will gum up. I have a book all about this named "Alternative Energy Secrets". You should also clean "waste" oils very well before using them as fuel, and that can be done with a good centrifuge. I build and sell high quality centrifuges in the USA. Check out my videos.

[USFiltermaxx]

Nice going! However, waste oils can be safely used in any diesel engine (even your modern road vehicle) if you clean the oil well enough. I design and build generators that I run on waste motor oil (WMO). I also design, build and sell high quality centrifuges among other things, and I have books all about them and the practice of using waste oils for diesel fuel. Check out my videos and you will see a link to my web site.

[KLIMPSCH2011]

what had to be modified to run old oil? injectors, pump?? aircooled engines have a higher combustion temperature so is that a factor? it wouldnt gum up or glaze the cylinder's wall would it??

[earsneyes43]

@younitehumanity You got that right; I think the Deutz has the longest life to overhaul of any diesel engine period. They were and are almost too good. Thank God for them.

[carquestions]

@cameramonkey2  I haven't tried it but I'm pretty sure it would.

[powerman6464]

OK man thanks for that info. I'm sure it will take some looking I was looking for Deroit 2-71 but its a little overkill for what I need so this would b perfect. Thanks again. Fellow oil burner!