From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Thu Aug 7 16:22:05 2008 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Thursday, August 7 2008 Volume 01 : Number 3145 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: fsj: flaggings and Diesel GWs fsj: fuel taxes and Diesel (washington state) fsj: $15 reading lesson fsj: is this a good pump? fsj: Re: electric power / hybrid (fwd) fsj: Viton hose - return line size? FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:07:25 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: flaggings and Diesel GWs yeah, weird about the tagging of the Bantam trailer... at first I put it in cars/trucks... when it got flagged I figured, ok, let's try rv's... still got flagged... I have no idea... went through this issue with WVO requests too... john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # whatever sells first... :) # # 1991 Grand Wagoneer: # http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/784532791. html # 1994 Blazer: # http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/784571610. html # 1999 Grand Cherokee: # http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/782831274. html # 1947 Bantam T3-C: need to repost # # I even have XJ parts listed: # http://seattle. craigslist.org/sno/pts/784529393. html # # the '91 300D, the '75 J10 trailer and of course the inoperative '83 J10 stepside # aren't listed... :) # # john # http://wagoneers. com/johns- vehicles. html # ----- # ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - # Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # http://wagoneers. com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers. com/FSJ/Omega/ # SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers. com/AMSOIL # ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:03:13 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: fuel taxes and Diesel (washington state) Was trying to learn about Diesel taxes in WA state law, and found some interesting info... well, interesting is subject to personal interpretation. :) If you have insomnia, read on... if you're subject to falling asleep at the keyboard, delete now... I knew about Diesel being taxed at a higher rate, and it appears it is true... but I couldn't find a specific Revised Code of Washington (RCW) addressing it. Anyway, in Washington state, their taxes for fuel are: 23+5+3+3+2+1.5 = 37.5 cents per gallon and that is in addition to whatever the FEDERAL taxes which are... GAS: 18.4 + 37.5 = 55.9 cents per gallon (washington state) DIESEL: 24.4 + 37.5 = 61.9 cents per gallon (washington state) The per gallon Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax is 18.4 cents on gasoline, 13.6 cents on LPG, 24.4 cents on diesel fuel, 18.4 cents on gasohol, 19.4 cents on aviation gas, and 4.4 cents on jet fuel. These monies go to the Federal Highway Trust Fund. (from: http://www.sddot.com/geninfo_fuel.asp ) see also: http://www.taxadmin.org/FTA/rate/motor_fl.html WHY IS IT THEN THAT the easiest fuel product to create, Diesel, costs so much more? e.g. this morning, Unleaded Gas was $3.99 (down quite a bit) and Diesel was down to $4.79 that's .80 difference, of which .06 difference is in taxes... Along the way I uncovered this info: - ------------------------------------- http://www.leg.wa.gov/documents/LTC/jtc/Freight/20070926UpdateCambridge.pdf see page 9, 10, 15. they cite Gas tax at .184/gal and Diesel at 0.244/gal, then on pg 17, fy2006, they show .31/gal for both gas and Diesel... ??? then we have the additional taxes voted in for road improvements: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.36.025 full chapter: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.38&full=true#82.38.030 (1) A motor vehicle fuel tax rate of twenty-three cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. (2) Beginning July 1, 2003, an additional and cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of five cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. This subsection (2) expires when the bonds issued for transportation 2003 projects are retired. (3) Beginning July 1, 2005, an additional and cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of three cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. (4) Beginning July 1, 2006, an additional and cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of three cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. (5) Beginning July 1, 2007, an additional and cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of two cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. (6) Beginning July 1, 2008, an additional and cumulative motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one and one-half cents per gallon on motor vehicle fuel shall be imposed on motor vehicle fuel licensees, other than motor vehicle fuel distributors. - ---------------------------------------------- a law that could be used against "unlicensed" BioDiesel folks: (see below for specific exemption) http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.36.470 (b) Motor vehicle fuel that is blended or manufactured by a person not licensed in this state in accordance with this chapter to blend or manufacture fuel; http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.112.010 (3) "Biodiesel fuel" means the monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter that meet the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the federal environmental protection agency and standards established by the American society of testing and materials. (7) "Motor fuel" means any liquid product used for the generation of power in an internal combustion engine used for the propulsion of a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state, and any biodiesel fuel. Motor fuels containing ethanol may be marketed if either (a) the base motor fuel meets the applicable standards before the addition of the ethanol or (b) the resultant blend meets the applicable standards after the addition of the ethanol. EXEMPTION OF WVO and BIODiesel: (Senate Bill HB 3188 - enacted into law???) http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2007-08/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/3188.SBR.pdf Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: Biodiesel is a good fuel option, because it has less sulfur and is cleaner than diesel. Further, collection of waste vegetable oil for use in the production of biodiesel prevents that oil from polluting the environment as waste. Using waste vegetable oil does not impact the food cycle, because it is an unused byproduct. Production of biodiesel and the exemptions provided in this bill encourages research of alternative fuel sources, like algae. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:04:15 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: $15 reading lesson I finally go the tires for the '47 Bantam trailer... last night off of craigslist for $10! whoo hoo... took said tires and existing tires to discount tire this morning... at lunch went to pick them up... they weren't mounted... turns out that what I thought were 14" tires on my Bantam rims were in fact 15"... so I got to pay $5 to have two 14" tires dismounted that I can't use and $10 for the pair of nice 14" tires that went into the "bin". it's interesting that the manager of the tire shop also didn't catch it either... faked both of us out. :) he was nice enough to let me select two matched Michelin tires in the correct size from his "bin" in exchage for the wrong ones... :) john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:01:35 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: is this a good pump? found a used version of the pump listed below, it also comes with 3 - 5gal cans full of Diesel, or about 16 gallons worth of Diesel... pump includes hoses and pickup... pictures at: http://wagoneers.com/tmp/dsl100_0528.jpg http://wagoneers.com/tmp/dsl100_0526.jpg the guy wants $250 for the pump, and it comes with about $76 worth of fuel, and three cans... (or I can buy the 100 gallon bed tank with two pumps and 40 gals for about $550...) considering that the new one is about $290 with delivery... does this sounds like a good deal; thoughts on the pump??? would this pump veggie oil??? thanx, john - ----------------------- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200329831_200329831 Tuthill Fuel Transfer Pump . 12 Volt, 15 GPM, Model# FR1210CNT Industry-standard contractor-grade pump has an explosion-proof motor with permanent magnet. Steel suction pipe telescopes from 22in. to 40in. UL listed. U.S.A. Overall Rating 4 out of 5 4 / 5 HP 1/4 Watts N/A Amps 20 Speed (RPM) 2600 Flow (GPM) 15 Max. Total Head (ft.) N/A Max. Suction Lift (ft.) 7 Inlet Port (in.) 1 Outlet Port (in.) 3/4 Duty Cycle 30 Min. Self-Priming Yes Bypass Valve Yes Seal Type Mechanical Nozzle Type Manual Hose (in. x ft.) 3/4 x 12 Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 12 x 9 x 9 Additional Product Specs * Heavy-duty switch * Thermal overload protection and junction box * Heavy-duty battery cable * Iron rotor * Built-in strainer * Hose with static ground wire * Manual nozzle with nozzle boot that protects against dirt and contamination * 2in. threaded base for tank openings * Corrosion-proof adjustable section pipe * Machined carbon vanes * Pump may be padlocked * No foot valve required * Rain proof Includes manual nozzle ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:54:59 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: fsj: Re: electric power / hybrid (fwd) For electric hybrid parts needs: Http://www.ev-supply.com _________________________________________________________________ Get more from your digital life. Find out how. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Home2_082008 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:21:14 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: Viton hose - return line size? http://www.greaseworks.org/viton_bulk ID OD Wall Price/ft 1/8" 1/4" 1/16" $3.50/ft 1/4" 1/2" 1/8" $12.25/ft 5/16" 9/16" 1/8" $15.00/ft 3/8" 9/16" 3/32" $13.90/ft what size line do I need for the return lines on my Bosch injectors??? (this is for my 6.2L Diesel, but I'm almost 99% certain that the lines are the same size as on my Mercedes...) My return lines on my 6.2L Diesel are making a mess, weeping and leaking... http://wagoneers.com/fotos/2008/08-Aug-07-trailer-n-blazer/P1210096.jpg will also need to replace the input line to the lift pump (again), that's 3/8" line. thanx, john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ End of fsj-digest V1 #3145 **************************