converting multifuel to diesel only- PROS/CONS

[Monster Man]

I know at least one person has done it, or has a truck with it done. I saw the how to article at www.militaryvehiclesmagazine.com, but what is the benefit? I know the multifuels aren't tuned to run on pure diesel, so if they were they could make a lot more power and be more reliable, right? If so I think I'd make that mod and if times get tough (I'm sure they will in these tumltuous times), I can convert back easy enough to run cooking oil or kerosene <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_approve.gif" alt="Approve">

any drawbacks?

 

[Desert Rat]

MM;
Multifuels are designed to run on diesel and can do so exclusively. The modification is in the fuel injector distributor pump near the front of the motor. Any diesel injector shop can do the mod off the engine and check for any potential problem with the pump while they have it (p.s.i., seals, clearances and so on). Putting the multifuel option back on is not cheap though because those parts are not manufactured any more (thank the EPA).

 

[Monster Man]

Originally posted by Desert Rat

ooh- thanks for the heads up.

so I assume in the swap to pure diesel the old parts are somehow permanently modifed, meaning you couldn't resue the old ones that would make it multifuel?

 

[Desert Rat]

MM;
It's not that they are permanently modified, just removed. Putting them back on is a royal pain in the &$$!