C2o—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 5,1980 CHICAGO, 111. There is a project going to convert a diesel engine to burn farm grade ethanol alcohol as an alternative fuel for tractors IH has loaned a new tractor, at 130 pto hp, plus extra engine manifolds and heads to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign for the switch-over Using the tractor and the extra manifolds and heads, U. of I officials will attempt to fine-tune the diesel engine to bum alcohol at maximum efficiency, which is essential for success, said Don Hunt, agricultural engineer. “Our aim is to help our nation’s fanners become Ag engineers are converting a diesel engine to burn farm-grade ethanol alcohol in hopes of giving farmers an alternative fuel for tractors. Working on the project is research team member Roy Brockett. IH loaned the U of I the tractor, a new Model 3388 at 130 pto hp, plus several engine manifolds and heads. GRAIN ■ Original taper—formed Goose neck design - patented ■ High Flotation Tires-10 ply, 12 x 16.5 (Go where others won't) ■ 20-ton Twin Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinders (Guaranteed to raise and dump any gram load) ■ 18" rear clearance when trailer is fully raised H Bear Trap Hitch®-Laborsavmg, one man hookup LIVESTOCK * Rugged Steel Frame Steel Front and Top ■ Heavy Duty, Slipper—Spoon Suspension ■ 8 ft wide hauling capacity ■ Removable side and front panels for Extra ventilation Diesel converted to burn ethanol alcohol fuel more energy independent of petroleum-based fuels by using on-the-farm produced fuel to power their tractors,” said Raymond Cragle, director of the Illinois Ex periment Station. Cragle pointed out that alcohol as an engine fuel is used mainly as a fuel ex tender “Mixed with gasoline as gasohol, or even in the future with diesel fuel as diesohol, this fuel still is a blend and dependent upon petroleum-based sources These sources are questionable to farmers today in terms of price and supply.” In tractors one possibility TRI-STAR Trailers... More Hauling Capacity for Less Money See your area Tri-Star Trailer Dealer Today Go Tn-Star You'll Go STRONGER KAUFFMAN AGRI TRAILER SALES Box 655 RD 1 Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-367-3550 is to bum low-proof alcohol produced from gram or other agricultural materials and wastes Preliminary studies have shown that this can be successful in spark ignition tractors. During the U of I Agronomy Field Day last fall an IH engine was con verted to use straight ethanol showing that 180 proof or less alcohol produced power equivalent to that of gasoline Using pure alcohol in diesel engines, which largely have replaced the gasoline engines in agricultural equipment, presents ignition problems Ethanol is not suited to compression FLATBED ■ Rugged 60” Steel Frame ■ Original taper—formed Goose neck design ■ Lengths from 16' to 30’ ■ Tongue and groove pressure treated flooring ignition, therefore, the engine must be converted The research team must first convert a spark ignition operation Fuel is introduced either by carburetion or fuel injection into the engine intake air stream VENTILATORS NOW AVAILABLE IN: • PRE-PAINTED COLORS • GALVANIZED • ALUMINUM J Custom Made Completely Assembled No Flashing Needed Over 20 Years Experience PHONE: 717-354-4114 *Hj»J LM. MARTIN, INC. R.D. 3 Ephrata, PA 17522 Rt. 322 in Hinkletown II | \ / | * ROOFING* SIDING* SEAMLESS SPOUTING VI * METAL STANDING SEAM ROOFING YOUR MILK QUALITY GUARDIAN... Mueller HtPerForm® is the completely automatic milk cooling system for progressive dairymen Durable HiPer- Form Model "OH" and "MHL" Milk Coolers feature large-radius corners and smooth stainless steel welds for easy cleaning. Cooiei capacities range hum 300 to 6000 gallons. With the flip of a switch, Mueller-Matic® Auto matic Washing System cleans the cooler interior with jet-spray wash and acidified rinse . m Ask us for details on HiPerForm milk coolers. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: MARTIN’S REFRIGERATION SERVICE Route No. 1, Box 482 Fayetteville, PA 17222 Phone: (717) 352-2783 SALES & SERVICE “As a leading supplier of agricultural tractors and equipment to our nation’s farmers, we are committed to increasing the fuel ef ficiency of our products We are pleased to explore this opportunity that could lead USED TANKS 300 Gal. & Up to helping our farmers become less dependent upon petroleum-based fuels,” said Stanley F. Lancaster, vice president and general manager for IH’s Agricultural Equipment Group 7 • I. “OH ’ “MHL"
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