Where can I find a tank heater?

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I am looking at doing a Cummins 4BT swap in a 1990s F150 and instead of running regular Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel I will be running biodiesel. The problem is that biodiesel gels up a lot faster than diesel fuel and I will be running it almost all year around. Been looking at tank heaters but the ones I have seen are ones that hook up to 120V house and will not run off the vehicle power.

Are their ones that I can hook up to the vehicle so I can have the tank heater running at all times? I don't care if I have to get a slightly larger alternator like a 120amp or 130amp.

topofga · Accepted Answer

Hate to tell you but your only solution for sub freezing temps will be to mix your fuel.  You can use some traditional anti-gel solutions used for aircraft but that will still be looking at a mix versus pure biodiesel.

Michael S · Answer

You can actually get an alternator and a transformer(?) or inverter(?) circuit to get 120V AC. I know it's possible because in my work career I drove a van that ran two 120V AC computers in the back for data collection on the cell phone system in Denver.

You have to find a good automotive electrician. It'll cost a few hundred, not sure how much.

Anonymous · Answer

Have you considered using an anti-gel additive?

Anonymous · Answer

Try this site ??

https://www.google.com/search?q=truck+gas+tank+heaters&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=583&tbm=shop

Kyle · Answer

you can get them special ordered but good luck

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