Will a Gas Engine Run on Diesel? Let's find out!

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  • Hundreds of those leaving comments requested I put together a video testing the use of diesel in a gas engine. Hope you enjoy the video! / projectfarm
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  • @kathystevetrooperblanck609
    @kathystevetrooperblanck609 5 лет назад +3358

    At least you got the lawnmower started with diesel, I can't even get it to run on Gasoline.

    • @kathystevetrooperblanck609
      @kathystevetrooperblanck609 5 лет назад +36

      @B Brunson I bought an electric mower and solid with the house when we decided to go RVing!...Yea!!

    • @sethh1898
      @sethh1898 5 лет назад +25

      Ethanol was in the gas

    • @Bandicoot803
      @Bandicoot803 4 года назад +33

      @B Brunson No more gas fumes, hm? How about the power plant that's hooked up to your mower's battery charger?

    • @letzvisit1661
      @letzvisit1661 4 года назад +8

      Lol so true spend many a moment cursing when they just won’t start up

    • @valq661
      @valq661 4 года назад +7

      That's funny!

  • @mothman-jz8ug
    @mothman-jz8ug 3 года назад +692

    Someone was stealing gas from an old Farmall tractor of my Dad's. He filled the main tank with diesel fuel. (They had a second tank which could be used for gasoline to start on, then could be switched to kerosene, "spirits", etc after warm up. Couple of old boys down the road never did figure out what was wrong with that old Cadillac of theirs - just smoked and sputtered...

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +92

      lol. Nice!

    • @hanif7592
      @hanif7592 3 года назад +20

      So much for a car owner. Bet he barely pay attention when stealing gas.

    • @SIGJAMS
      @SIGJAMS 3 года назад +68

      Someone was stealing gas out of our boat so my dad left a cannister with gas and sugar mix, and they stole it and put it on their boat😂😂

    • @_Leouch
      @_Leouch 3 года назад +7

      @@SIGJAMS serves them! :D

    • @pbgd3
      @pbgd3 3 года назад +24

      Trick is heat those old dual fuel tractors usually have shutters over the radiator. You'd run on gas with the shutters closed and preferably under load once basically overheated you can run on all sorts of stuff. You then could open the shutters if you keep a load on. But if you say finished plowing and let them idle they would cool off and foul the plugs out. Also if you stalled the engine you basically earned yourself draining a carb pulling and drying the plugs and a hard time with the crank.

  • @firstnamesecondname5341
    @firstnamesecondname5341 3 года назад +139

    I think the Guinness book of records need to be notified about this lawn mower 😁

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +10

      lol. Great point!

    • @anthonygarcia5375
      @anthonygarcia5375 3 года назад +2

      Yeah sadly Guinness (records) is nothing but a marketing company they won't even give you the time of day if you don't pay them money of course they will "put you on the list" for them to show up they just never will they get calls from all over the world

  • @pmvoice88
    @pmvoice88 3 года назад +155

    This is 1 of 5 sites where I click the like button before I even watch it.

  • @benjamincoletti3267
    @benjamincoletti3267 4 года назад +626

    Don't ever stop these man...they are such great videos

  • @wed110197
    @wed110197 3 года назад +337

    "Honey, the yard needs to be mowed again"...
    As few minutes later hears in the garage "Hi folks today we're going to be..."
    Later looks out the window sees flaming piece of cardboard burning on the lawn.

    • @adamsmy8121
      @adamsmy8121 3 года назад +7

      🤣

    • @DonisGP
      @DonisGP 3 года назад +10

      Lmfao I could imagine it

    • @skyhawk470
      @skyhawk470 3 года назад +8

      @@DonisGP good thing he keeps his hair short..

    • @DonisGP
      @DonisGP 3 года назад +1

      @@skyhawk470 lmfao

    • @stevenrickaby7099
      @stevenrickaby7099 3 года назад

      😂😂

  • @mikeadams7629
    @mikeadams7629 3 года назад +135

    Great job I was surprised how well the mower ran on the 50/50 good to know 🙏

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +10

      Thank you!

    • @michaelmolter6180
      @michaelmolter6180 3 года назад +13

      I suspect the mower would run on 50/50 anything (alcohol, water, ether) with the gasoline half doing the work, and the other half just vaporizing and coming along for the ride.

    • @bowababowaba7471
      @bowababowaba7471 3 года назад +11

      I’d be curious as to how efficient the 50/50 mix is vs. the straight gasoline! Love your videos lol

    • @xuare6931
      @xuare6931 3 года назад +6

      Multi fuel engines have a heated carb & carb bowl. I believe if you heat diesel or JET-A (more heat needed) up to the point their partial pressure (vaporization rate) is similar to gasoline they can work. Gasoline vaporizes at or slightly above room temp so it is vaporized by the time it is in the piston bore (heat of the engine is sufficient). Propane substitutes the carburetor for a regulator and a metered valve as it vaporizes when it returns to atmospheric pressure. The multi fuel engine I saw has a selector that adjusts the variable needle bore and the carb heat level based on the fuel you indicate is being used. For propane, you had to remove the carb and put on an adapter (same intake gasket and manifold bolt pattern. Not sure how the throttle cable worked)

    • @mariuszsurmacki3156
      @mariuszsurmacki3156 3 года назад +2

      Used 50/50 for lawn tractor. Started knock burning especially when hot and under load

  • @BigeSnek
    @BigeSnek 3 года назад +74

    This lawn mower must have PTSD considering all it’s been through. Poor mower😂

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +7

      lol Thanks for watching.

    • @jeffa847
      @jeffa847 3 года назад +7

      Project Farm: "Do lawn mower's develop psychological problems? LET'S FIND OUT!!"

    • @BigeSnek
      @BigeSnek Год назад +1

      @@jeffa847 lol 😂

  • @JamesJohnson-pb6mr
    @JamesJohnson-pb6mr 6 лет назад +687

    During WW2, my dad ran a Plymouth pickup on kerosene, by coiling the kerosene intake line around the exhaust manifold to heat up the kerosene. A two way valve was just before the carb. He would start the truck on gasoline, then after a couple of minutes switch to kerosene. It ran, but not great.
    The reason for this was that we were rationed to 3 gallons of gasoline per week. No limit on kerosene. Got him thru the war.
    Wanna try that?

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 6 лет назад +113

      James Johnson thats pretty badass actually, good story right there

    • @spudhead169
      @spudhead169 5 лет назад +39

      Ingenious.

    • @mrbean022387
      @mrbean022387 5 лет назад +32

      James Johnson My dads 1924 McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor has a small tank for gas and a large tank for kerosene. Once’s it’s warmed it up it could be switched over to kerosene but they haven’t use it in decades and just run straight gas in the large tank.

    • @MEDUZZa901
      @MEDUZZa901 5 лет назад +52

      I used to own ford escort van, 1.8l diesel. I ran on cooking oil, rather than paying £1.28 a litre at the time for diesel I was paying 89p per litre for cooking oil. The van ran really well. In winter time when the temperature got colder I started using 50/50 of each mixed..it ran with no problems at all..

    • @marcwire9332
      @marcwire9332 5 лет назад +30

      old friend of the family did that with his bike after ww2 when fuel was hard to get in NZ, had two tanks, small one for gasoline and one for kerosene, the kero line wrapped around the exhaust he had a simple valve to switch over when the kero was hot, in fact he ran in on a lot of different fuels, light oil ect

  • @timt.9935
    @timt.9935 6 лет назад +338

    Wonder if the 50/50 mix improved your "grass-mileage" ?

  • @manueldossinger
    @manueldossinger 3 года назад +9

    I have no suggestion but just want to thank you for your very well made videos. Not only productionwise but also, and even more, methodically. It's so nice to see someone on RUclips not only displaying content for maxing the number of viewers, but really exploring a topic. Maybe that comment doesn't fit to this specific video that much, but I just felt the urge to tell you this. Keep going on! All the best.

  • @gadgetmantwincities
    @gadgetmantwincities 3 года назад +14

    I watched this video 3 years ago and just watched it again! Excellent video!

  • @patrickmclaughlin61
    @patrickmclaughlin61 4 года назад +150

    And that boys and girls is why you never use gas/petrol to help start a fire. Very volatile. Also burns off too quick so the wood doesn't actually catch on fire.
    Diesel is much slower and hotter and will catch wood on fire properly.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 года назад +21

      Great point!

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 4 года назад +17

      Just do not add any additional fuel once it is lit. A friend of mine did with diesel it ignited and burned him on the face and hands pretty bad.

    • @itchyprince3793
      @itchyprince3793 4 года назад +12

      I use kerosene. It burns even slower and hotter than diesel and works very very well.

    • @josephmclennan1229
      @josephmclennan1229 4 года назад +1

      True

    • @henmich
      @henmich 4 года назад +6

      I thought coleman stove fuel was like diesel and tried to use it to start a campfire... DO NOT DO THAT!! I have no eyebrows to prove it... It's not slow burning... lol

  • @YouAllKnowBob
    @YouAllKnowBob 5 лет назад +355

    If you start on gas and get the engine hot, it will run fine on diesel. Old International tractors had a one gallon gas tank and a 20 gallon fuel tank. You started (and stopped!) on gas and when the temperature gauge came up turned a valve to switch. Some of the old Galion graders were the same.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  5 лет назад +56

      Thanks for commenting on this.

    • @braedenretterath5129
      @braedenretterath5129 5 лет назад +17

      We actually have one of them up at my cabin! they are really cool, outs is a old bull dozer

    • @GregoryShtevensh
      @GregoryShtevensh 5 лет назад +12

      Probably has a very high compression ratio and therefore can run on both... or has a low compression ratio for a diesel and therefore needs petrol to get going due to not having the compression and heat to cold start it on diesel... Which means it's a different kettle of fish (most likely)

    • @RiceReaper
      @RiceReaper 5 лет назад +30

      International made gas/diesel engines. Basically a diesel engine with a decompression valve that would allow for gas combustion at lower cylinder pressures (150 psi) when the engine was warm you could close that valve which would raise pressures up to 500 psi, turn the diesel on and it would run up on Diesel.

    • @radolique1
      @radolique1 5 лет назад +6

      I worked at a golf course one summer. One day one of workers filled diesel into one of the small machines (single cylinder gas engine - John Deere, I think) and realised only some 20 minutes later when engine lost some power and was producing lots of white smoke. Nevertheless engine run more less OK until it was shit down. It was impossible to restart it and fuel flushing was inevitable.

  • @johnnyBqwazy
    @johnnyBqwazy 3 года назад +24

    Wow the POS test mower actually does still cut grass. Love the channel😉

  • @24slipknot
    @24slipknot 3 года назад +12

    These are seriously the best videos on RUclips. What a great guy. 👍

  • @tailwheelflier
    @tailwheelflier 6 лет назад +43

    Instead of NOS, inject gunpowder for added performance

  • @goras234
    @goras234 4 года назад +743

    Try it the other way round: Run a diesel engine with gas!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 года назад +165

      Thank you for the video idea!

    • @aduptuniform2647
      @aduptuniform2647 4 года назад +60

      Probably won’t start up, two very different liquids lol

    • @Cole_42
      @Cole_42 4 года назад +115

      Well, diesels don't have spark plugs. If I'm right, they compress the fuel until it explodes. I doubt gas can do it.

    • @aduptuniform2647
      @aduptuniform2647 4 года назад +28

      @Cole Copsey yes u are, that’s why the engines are so big, it compresses the fuel enough to cause an explosion

    • @Mrtechsauce
      @Mrtechsauce 4 года назад +74

      Bye bye injection pump.

  • @thespiritof76..
    @thespiritof76.. 6 месяцев назад

    I've watched you for years and enjoyed your content, but this particular episode seem to be uniquely informing. It also shows your deep understanding and knowledge that is always closed with your genuine humility. You're a man to be admired.

  • @johngrein3325
    @johngrein3325 3 года назад +21

    Have you ever compared wiper blades? Durability, resistance to UV, ability to conform to a surface, cost?
    Really appreciate your time on these tests!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +9

      Yes, here's the video. ruclips.net/video/g3S8udUSKtY/видео.html

  • @johnhayes1641
    @johnhayes1641 5 лет назад +70

    "Please do not attempt this!" That's why I'm watching the video!!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  5 лет назад +7

      lol. Thank you!

    • @donborg1408
      @donborg1408 4 года назад +1

      @@ProjectFarm im always intrigued by the ideas you come up with I beleive your calling is a consumer reports inspector ,,a idea for a episode is compare air framing nailers how far they shoot unrestricted and how much material they penetrate brand against brand,,,my framing NAILER goes up about 200 feet

    • @ahmadharoun1247
      @ahmadharoun1247 4 года назад

      Yea really.lol

    • @HariSeldon913
      @HariSeldon913 4 года назад

      @@donborg1408 A Consumer Reports inspector would be a severe downgrade and cause much less thorough testing methods to be used.

  • @graysonallis4579
    @graysonallis4579 4 года назад +313

    Diesel looks like Mtn Dew

    • @mfaizsyahmi
      @mfaizsyahmi 4 года назад +11

      Trucker fuel

    • @jamesburton4986
      @jamesburton4986 4 года назад +45

      And off road diesel looks like code red mtn dew 😂

    • @jamesburton4986
      @jamesburton4986 4 года назад +6

      @John Mellor yeaaa they get pissy about it. 😂

    • @thepurdychannel8866
      @thepurdychannel8866 4 года назад +6

      @@jamesburton4986 in the uk we have red deisel and only tractors and farm machinery can use it because it is taxed less

    • @squidwarddiesel8462
      @squidwarddiesel8462 4 года назад +1

      Except if you drink it you would die and you will throw up

  • @mengel420
    @mengel420 3 года назад +4

    Awesome video, thank you for taking the time to show how the two fuels are so different - especially the burning portion. The gas burned off/evaporated so quickly that it barely even scorched the cardboard.

  • @troyhokkanen8464
    @troyhokkanen8464 10 месяцев назад +2

    You do a great job and I really enjoy watching all of the videos you make. I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to make the best experiment. Great job!👨🏼‍✈️

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @lavaismyname
    @lavaismyname 4 года назад +97

    That poor poor engine is always getting abused. ;(

  • @Kingus_Dingus
    @Kingus_Dingus 4 года назад +25

    3:27 “ hey, since it’s running may as well get some use out of it “ two birds with one stone type of moment.

  • @SuperGreyfox99
    @SuperGreyfox99 3 года назад +2

    Great Job once again. Thank you for all the hard work.

  • @El_Imperator_Del_Territorio
    @El_Imperator_Del_Territorio 3 года назад

    I really like this you tube channel, this guy answers all the question you always wondered but were to afraid to try yourself.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад

      Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.

  • @ckmNtA
    @ckmNtA 6 лет назад +661

    Like if you wanna see Project Farm run mower on hydrogen.

    • @makern5304
      @makern5304 5 лет назад +4

      Yea with the mower that runs on vapors

    • @JoeJumps
      @JoeJumps 5 лет назад +1

      Maybe even produce its own...

    • @spencerpetersen5275
      @spencerpetersen5275 5 лет назад +4

      Yes see if it will run on hydrogen

    • @americangunsmith9951
      @americangunsmith9951 5 лет назад +4

      I've tried it and it burns clean only the engine life is shorter than normal because Hydrogen burns dry. Maybe on the engine I did it to it had a bad OHV (over head valve) because it was quite old.

    • @spencerpetersen5275
      @spencerpetersen5275 5 лет назад +2

      @@americangunsmith9951 what kind of a setup did you have to create that much hydrogen consistently?

  • @beachnut6876
    @beachnut6876 4 года назад +33

    I'm ditching my pull cord for that drill set up

    • @fintonmainz7845
      @fintonmainz7845 3 года назад +1

      AMEN to that.

    • @anthonyperotti151
      @anthonyperotti151 3 года назад +3

      That’s what use to start my old 2-stroke outboard😂 needs new condenser and points but it works without tiring my arm from pulling a rope in the middle of the lake

  • @Ziphoroc
    @Ziphoroc 2 года назад +1

    I came here to finally have my lifelong question of can a gas engine run on diesel, and I come out learning that diesels don’t even use the typical spark plug. I’ve learned so much from this channel in the short amount of time after I found it, it’s quite amazing how much knowledge and skills you have.

  • @Detroit_Playa
    @Detroit_Playa 3 года назад +32

    4:58am laying in bed
    Her- “I bet he’s thinking about other girls”
    Me- “That’s a good question I wonder if you can run diesel fuel in a gas engine *clicks video*”

  • @OIkominfaccia
    @OIkominfaccia 5 лет назад +343

    Since diesel is oily, would a two stroke run on that 50/50 mix without needing to add oil to the gas? Would it seize?

    • @apositivechannel5221
      @apositivechannel5221 5 лет назад +41

      Oikomi Infaccia good question. Merits a response ithink

    • @audibloke
      @audibloke 5 лет назад +14

      The same question I came here to ask. Not holding my breath waiting for an answer.

    • @coyote311
      @coyote311 5 лет назад +38

      The short answer is no. It is different viscosity and weight and would eventually destroy the components (especially gaskets and rings). There is a reason each 2 stroke must have a proper oil mix and there is not a lot of room for error if you want it to function properly and for a long life.

    • @apositivechannel5221
      @apositivechannel5221 5 лет назад +2

      @ coyote311 that makes sense sir. I suppose they would have different flash and combustion rates as well as pressure tolerances... ty sir

    • @phbrinsden
      @phbrinsden 4 года назад +5

      M18 Hellcat The Echo equipment uses 50:1 mix. But I gave up all gas equipment. Small gas mix engines such as small chain saw, weed eater, blower, hedge clippers all replaced by DEWALT 20 volt max or Flexvolt 60 v. I can’t believe how nice it is to just work every time. Same batteries as all my portable shop tools. I only have a gasoline engine for my power washer and as it is used maybe twice per year I drain the float bowl by removing the nut and run the tank dry and pour any gas left in the can into the car tank. I never store gas that way and have it go bad. When I need the washer it starts every time.

  • @bronzechicken4437
    @bronzechicken4437 6 лет назад +143

    Do pure Acetone, I've heard of people using it in small amounts for fuel system cleaning and I'd like to see the test. Also as a side comment, I need to move close to you so I can have a never ending lawn mower business.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +24

      Thanks for the video project idea! Never ending lawn mower business comment...LOL! Thanks again!

    • @compu85
      @compu85 6 лет назад +12

      Acetone is the main ingredient in Diesel Purge, which I just used to clean up the fuel system on my V10 TDI.

    • @acmadniturner1668
      @acmadniturner1668 6 лет назад +1

      im being genuine about this, i made a friction drive minibike and the 4 stroke motor on it uses rough equal ratios of Methanol, Acetone and methlayted spirits. runs about as good as it did before but the jet needed to be ever so slightly bigger.

    • @dakotathomas38
      @dakotathomas38 6 лет назад

      m

    • @tomsims6237
      @tomsims6237 6 лет назад

      even small amounts with the acetone will rapidly clean an engine and is safe for every day use I know I have used a cap full of acetone in a tank of gas lawn mower tank might be a quart the lawn mower had not been started in almost a year first I cranked the starter about 10 times to spread the oil as the oil was still in usable shape it was a quick favor the owner likely changed the oil later but it started up with in 5 pulls acetone does allot of really good things for an engine something I look forward to seeing in an upcoming clip

  • @johnschumacher3618
    @johnschumacher3618 3 года назад +1

    Love these videos. Lots of work for you great to watch always informative. Great job I always watch till the end. Thanks merrychristmas

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад

      Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!

  • @i-v-l9335
    @i-v-l9335 2 года назад +1

    This is probably the most profitable video about lawn mowing ever.

  • @andersed1
    @andersed1 5 лет назад +43

    Old tractor engines like the model M series were started on gasoline to warm the engine up, and then run on kerosene. They used different intake manifolds though. Most were converted to run on straight gasoline, and a normal intake manifold is used. To get a low compression sparked engine to run on diesel or kerosene, you have to preheat the oncoming fuel/air mixture.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  5 лет назад +2

      Great information! Thank you

    • @scottvanbuskirk3653
      @scottvanbuskirk3653 4 года назад +2

      In the 50's international harvester had 2 tanks on their pickups one for gas the other for diesel and like you said once the engine was hot they would switch over to diesel,these engines had a unique design to the pistons

    • @donborg1408
      @donborg1408 4 года назад

      @@ProjectFarm i love your shows watch all i can enjoy your Christmas and your family

  • @lickdacat2
    @lickdacat2 6 лет назад +114

    Those poor little moths had no idea they would be castrated to make your video.

  • @calephillips6151
    @calephillips6151 3 года назад

    You have some of the most entertaining and useful videos on the tube.

  • @rc_oldguy
    @rc_oldguy 3 года назад +1

    I enjoy watching your videos, you definitely teach all of us something, thank you. Have you ever done a video on testing front door locks & deadbolts? I'd really enjoy that one. Thanks for reading my comment.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

  • @Sattyy89
    @Sattyy89 4 года назад +11

    2020 is nothing compared to what that small engine has been thru
    Keep up the great videos!👍

  • @ronnietea3205
    @ronnietea3205 4 года назад +15

    A hp and torque test for 100% gasoline vs 50/50 gas and diesel would be interesting

  • @robopaul9
    @robopaul9 3 года назад

    As usual, this was very informative! Keep up the great work!

  • @historybuff9276
    @historybuff9276 3 года назад

    I wish you really knew just how much of my hi speed I use when I miss a few posting from your channel and watch them one after the next. Keep it up

  • @Healthy_Horseman
    @Healthy_Horseman 6 лет назад +34

    Yea I would like to see diesel run in a 2 stroke like weedeater engine.

    • @LordMekanicus
      @LordMekanicus 6 лет назад +2

      It could work, two stroke gassers are higher compression, but I think the quench would be too great for proper ignition, just like we saw here. Two stroke diesels on the other hand....

    • @bwhartman1
      @bwhartman1 6 лет назад

      Accidentally put diesel in a snowmobile, got as much out as I could, but it smoked really bad. Took it riding, and it broke both pistons into little bits. Pretty crazy

    • @geraldgepes
      @geraldgepes 6 лет назад

      Weed wackers will run on diesel if they're warm.

    • @SassyMudTruckDegenerateDumbFk
      @SassyMudTruckDegenerateDumbFk 6 лет назад

      They will. whel, most will (provided ok compression) but you have to block the intake to kill them.

  • @aidannina494
    @aidannina494 6 лет назад +16

    YEA FINALLY YOU DID MY REQUEST! And glad you took my 50/50 suggestion but I think you should of stated off and gave it a fair chance being a mix and prehaspe seeing a different result

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +4

      Thank you for this suggestion! Hope you enjoy the video!

    • @aidannina494
      @aidannina494 6 лет назад

      Project Farm And glad you took my 50/50 suggestion but I think you should of stated off and gave it a fair chance being a mix and prehaspe seeing a different result

    • @aidannina494
      @aidannina494 6 лет назад

      momo3369 THEN LETS GET THIS COMMWNT TO THE TOP

    • @CarlSutton
      @CarlSutton 6 лет назад +1

      Джейсон Хичкок , think you need to eat a snickers... #hangry

  • @bradcarpenter2396
    @bradcarpenter2396 2 года назад +1

    Nice job, enjoy your tests.

  • @ericw4279
    @ericw4279 3 года назад +2

    You sir are living my dream. I love nature (and hope to someday live on a property like your farm) and LOVE tinkering with stuff (like your endless projects that I love watching)!
    I know everyone has their struggles and all I see is what you post on youtube but it looks fun to me! 👍 Whenever I do any kind of project like you do, my wife would ask what I’m doing... so I’ll tell her and her response is usually something like “why would you waste your time on that?” With a look of confusion. My response is: “You wouldn’t understand!” I’m sure most of the people who watch this channel can relate!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад

      Thanks Hope you will get to live on a farm!

  • @chevygmoney
    @chevygmoney 6 лет назад +146

    Will it run on tiki torch fuel?

    • @macten11
      @macten11 6 лет назад +31

      Ill bet Hillary will burn with tiki fuel. Soros too.

    • @JakeobE
      @JakeobE 6 лет назад +7

      Mac Ten lmao, typical Trumptard. Instantly deflects to Hillary.
      But HILLARY!
      But muh emails!

    • @andrewmoore5955
      @andrewmoore5955 6 лет назад +7

      As an experiment, I added 50-50 mix of tiki fuel and gas to my old mower. It ran OK, but whenever there was a load on the engine due to tall grass, you could hear a loud, metallic pinging due to pre-detonation. I ran it like this for over 30 minutes and did not notice any engine damage.

    • @chevygmoney
      @chevygmoney 6 лет назад +1

      Andrew Moore can you make a video? That would be awesome!

    • @stan464
      @stan464 6 лет назад +6

      What happened to those emails i wonder.

  • @normanlesley1867
    @normanlesley1867 6 лет назад +19

    I work for A bus company when one of our buses was refilled with petrol the boss who knew I was short of cash offered me the fuel from the bus which was about 30% diesel and I further reduced it to about 15%, worked well just running around town but when I headed up the hill out of town I laid down A smoke screen that would have put James Bond to shame.
    My guess is that the diesel was getting past the rings and building up in the sump when I drained the sump I got about 8 litres from it that is about double what should have been in theirs.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +1

      This is interesting. It does sound like diesel made it past the rings. Thanks for commenting!

    • @handheldgarage3297
      @handheldgarage3297 6 лет назад +2

      Norman Lesley I bet your engine was clean afterwards if what they say about deisel's cleaning ability is true

    • @normanlesley1867
      @normanlesley1867 6 лет назад +2

      Yes and no the broken oil rings on the back cylinder negated any good dun.

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 6 лет назад +1

      Norman Lesley
      This is really bad on modern cars. It will wreck the oxygen sensor in the exhaust, and the excess fuel (evidenced by the smoke) will begin burning in the catalytic converter and cause it to melt down.

  • @WELSHENTERPRISE
    @WELSHENTERPRISE Год назад

    WOW! Mind Blown. These Idea, Are out way in the out field. But I have to give it to you. Your willingness to put these ideas to the test. WOW! More power to you.

  • @jamessullivan8300
    @jamessullivan8300 3 года назад +5

    I have to say, every time one of your videos pops up I read the caption and say to myself, "Yeah, I'd like to know the answer to that". Thanks for the video's.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад

      That is awesome! You are welcome!

  • @johnnysins1400
    @johnnysins1400 4 года назад +32

    Your lawnmower goes through hell and back, mine hit too much grass and won’t start again 💀😂

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 года назад +1

      Sorry to hear that! Thanks for watching.

  • @mrvishh1
    @mrvishh1 4 года назад +3

    oh man you are taking a lot of efforts, good work, keep it up🦸💪✌️🤘👍👌👏🙌🤝

  • @danielcs235
    @danielcs235 3 года назад

    This video is old 2 years and this man's still hearting comments, dedication it is called

  • @user-pu5ri7up5b
    @user-pu5ri7up5b 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the great videos.

  • @CrystianBunker
    @CrystianBunker 6 лет назад +256

    Can you run an engine on straight octane booster?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +86

      This is a great question. I'll definitely test this soon. Thanks for this idea!

    • @timbobbillsmith5344
      @timbobbillsmith5344 6 лет назад +1

      Crystian Bunker I would like to see that too!

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 6 лет назад +5

      Technically you could use any flamable liquid or gas in petrol engine. The parts (hoses, seals, etc) being able to handle it is another matter though. Some things will eat the fuel system and even weaken the metal parts inside the engine.

    • @4rdF1Hunny
      @4rdF1Hunny 6 лет назад +1

      I'm gonna say no, but want to see it tried!

    • @jcpage305
      @jcpage305 6 лет назад +1

      I've tried it and the answer is no.

  • @huh_what_creeker1280
    @huh_what_creeker1280 4 года назад +51

    Wife: you need to mow the lawn
    Him: might as well find something out and make some money out of it 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 3 года назад

      I'm thumper from Bambi
      (thumps wall with left foot on wall)

  • @Crazygaucho62
    @Crazygaucho62 Год назад +1

    Great video as Always, man you got all the answers to my questions ! Even questions I didn’t know I have 😂😂😂

  • @jamesotis7198
    @jamesotis7198 3 года назад

    My uncle used to run gas/ diesel in his duce anhafe truck .great video thank you for making it

  • @joshmedlin976
    @joshmedlin976 6 лет назад +34

    Run one with just diesel in the crankcase. They say it lubricates some. See how long the engine will run on it and clean out the engine with it as well.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +3

      Thanks for this video project idea!

    • @tyleralred5528
      @tyleralred5528 6 лет назад

      Great idea I used to run diesel in my crankcase of my 4-wheeler for 30 seconds at a time and then drain when I would sink it 😂it helped clean it and get all the water out

    • @joshmedlin976
      @joshmedlin976 6 лет назад +1

      tyler alred yeah it works good for cleaning. I think it would be awesome to see it ran through a torture test to see how long it lasts and how it wears the engine

    • @Highstranger951
      @Highstranger951 6 лет назад +1

      This new ultra-low sulfur diesel has nowhere near the lubricity of the old stuff.

    • @moodATM
      @moodATM 6 лет назад +1

      Id love to see this! I've always heard of it but I don't want to try it on my own stuff.

  • @NotSoBrown
    @NotSoBrown 4 года назад +3

    I love watching the new and old videos because the smile on this mans face never changes :)

  • @raveensingh7725
    @raveensingh7725 3 года назад

    I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.

  • @rchokelal
    @rchokelal Год назад +1

    Love these videos!

  • @TinglingTaco
    @TinglingTaco 4 года назад +18

    6:15 now THIS is content I subscribed for ;)

  • @unclemikeb
    @unclemikeb 5 лет назад +20

    You really dig into some neat issues. I really like the direct, scientific way you do things. I was sure I knew what the diesel would do on the cardboard.
    In Nam, we put diesel in a coffee can and put a cork or piece of wood in the fuel. It was not real easy to light and would burn slowly for hours. It gave off a fair amount of light depending on the size of the wood. We had to anchor the can, because if you tip it over you would be in a hurt. The flame would spread pretty fast even with a dirt floor bunker.
    I didn't think a gas engine would run with 50/50 gas and diesel. Low compression is not what diesel needs but evidently there was enough gas to burn and get the diesel lit up.
    The large trucks we had in artillery used a six cylinder diesel engine that was referred to as multi fuel. Supposedly it could run on almost anything combustible. The motor pool sarge told us they showed him it could run on used engine oil if that was all you had. But it would slowly clog the rings so it was not for long term. We learned to take gas cans with us to fill our trucks. The guards would not let us put gasoline in the trucks due to a longevity issue. We filled the gas cans separately and then would stop and add the gas before running through a dangerous area where we sometimes were sniped at. That big 2 and a half ton truck could really scream on just 10% gasoline. The MP's would chase us because there was a speed limit in one spot. Really? That was where the snipers waited for us. So we blasted through there at full throttle, engine screaming. The MP's could not catch us with their little Jeep pretenders, they would get crooked in the loose sand by the beach and go sideways and get stuck. By the time they got dug out, we were gone.
    So, some diesels can run safely on various petrol products but it shortens the life if it is not properly refined diesel. My Jeep has a diesel that runs really well on vegetable oil. It's actually quieter. But even veggie oil needs to be processed to remove something called "esthers". If not removed that can cause clogging of the rings and injectors. I get my processed veggie oil at a co-op. Can't use more than 20% in winter or it can get gelled up and clog the fuel filter. IN summer I have ran 80% and the exhaust smells like someone deep frying french fries. Pull up to a light where people have windows down and they start looking around wondering where the smell is coming from. One time out of ten cars at the light three of them pulled into a McDonalds about three blocks ahead LOL

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  5 лет назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @anonymousinc6330
      @anonymousinc6330 5 лет назад +2

      @Mike B LOL @ the MP story - And thank you for your service... *salutes*

  • @estlhm805
    @estlhm805 3 года назад

    Great how he settles these questions of what would happen.

  • @nr3rful
    @nr3rful 3 года назад

    You have one of the most interesting channels on RUclips. Keep it up...

  • @helaa_findz_1194
    @helaa_findz_1194 6 лет назад +82

    You should use E85

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +18

      Thank you for this recommendation!

    • @treyw3867
      @treyw3867 6 лет назад +3

      Juan Salazar it would probably mess up the rubber seat in the needle valve in the carb and start over flowing

    • @nvmyutube
      @nvmyutube 6 лет назад +4

      from my experience .... oh wait... id rather not spoil this one :)
      looking forward to seeing it if it happens

    • @stinkycheese804
      @stinkycheese804 6 лет назад +2

      His test method wouldn't provide a good conclusion because it would run, but you'd have to run it LONG term to see the effect on engine seals/hoses/primer/carb/etc.

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams 6 лет назад +3

      e85 has an issue of being hygroscopic so over time or in high humidity it starts to gel unless you use special additives... It's why so many boaters in Florida got pissed when they switched even to e10. It started gunking up their engines and clogging fuel lines

  • @sokol.murati
    @sokol.murati 6 лет назад +24

    Can you please try running it on Gas Fumes, that would be interesting.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +6

      Thank you for this video project idea!

    • @johnj3408
      @johnj3408 6 лет назад +2

      Actually, liquid gasoline won't burn, only the fumes will. That is a well known fact. There was a book out years ago called The Secrets of the 200 mph carburetor and getting 100% evaporation was the key to all of them, just they accomplished it in different ways. I experimented with a 72 Plymouth with a 318ci engine and went from 18mpg to 30mpg. I just didn't have the ability to get 100% evaporation with what I had to work with.

    • @timc2219
      @timc2219 6 лет назад

      look up Tom Ogle. only true documented >100mpg from a normal engine- risky, as basically no carburetor, more or less a butterfly on the gas fill pipe was the 'throttle', and piping resulted in air bubbling thru the gas tank - low vapor pressure made it ice up, he put heater cores in the tank, made the tank extremely heavy to prevent collapse from engine vacuum, and ran the stock engine(400 Cleveland if i remember right) off open pipe(no throttle) to top of the tank...air/fuel mix in the tank means a backfire would be extremely bad type of explosion, but it did work. a guy named Pogue built a vapor setup by boiling fuel in a tube thru exhaust manifold- think in 1930s

    • @Chuckiele
      @Chuckiele 6 лет назад

      The original Fordson tractor ran on pretty much anything by vaporizing the fuel using the exhaust manifold.

  • @tomchaput2375
    @tomchaput2375 3 года назад +1

    I only just found the Project Farm channel yesterday and I've already gone through about 3 hours worth of videos. Loved everyone! This one had me thinking - the 50/50 mix worked so was the mower getting More hours per gallon? Diesel has more energy or BTU's per volume so was the mower able to use that energy or was it going un-burned out the exhaust? Let's Find Out! Thank you for the very informative and entertaining videos.

  • @erike7297
    @erike7297 3 года назад

    Loved the gas cardboard test demonstration!

  • @CUBEoneVX
    @CUBEoneVX 6 лет назад +32

    Now test if the 50/50 gas/diesel last longer than just 100% gas.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +27

      This is a great question. I'll test this!

    • @putteification
      @putteification 6 лет назад +2

      It could. Diesel has more energy per volume than gasoline. It is also more viscous, so the air fuel mixture gets leaner in a carbed engine.

  • @xSpecterx99999999
    @xSpecterx99999999 6 лет назад +13

    Great video. So when burning a brush pile, use Diesel and not gas.

    • @brandonjr36
      @brandonjr36 6 лет назад +4

      One Brothers Productions yea that's what I always use but remember diesel is harder to get started. I like throw diesel on it then throw a little gas on the diesel fuel to get it started.

  • @francoisblachon4690
    @francoisblachon4690 3 года назад

    Vraiment merci pour votre vidéo. Que de bonnes idées auxquelles je n'aurais jamais pensé.
    Merci merci merci

  • @claystonerspipes7968
    @claystonerspipes7968 3 года назад

    Cool stuff you share with us. Thanks

  • @Johnstown_Jake
    @Johnstown_Jake 5 лет назад +40

    The way he walks when cutting grass immediately makes me think of Forrest Gump.

  • @alexramos3898
    @alexramos3898 6 лет назад +85

    spray nos while its running. would it destroy the engine ? that would be cool

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +21

      Thanks for this video idea!

    • @anthonymason701
      @anthonymason701 6 лет назад +1

      Alex Ramos diabloformularacing did this with a go-kart

    • @mostshady1611
      @mostshady1611 6 лет назад +5

      Anthony Mason RIP Leroy Jr.!!

    • @ivnabalcm1788
      @ivnabalcm1788 6 лет назад +5

      Samsung Galaxy S7 will have to get the mad scientist to replace the Piston rings you fried. Lol fast and the furious reference.

    • @GoFastGator
      @GoFastGator 6 лет назад +4

      You would need to spray fuel with the NOS to get any kind of boost. Otherwise the NOS will simply lean out the fuel mix and either overheat the exhaust valve and muffler, or just stall the engine.

  • @randybaker4277
    @randybaker4277 2 года назад

    I love your videos, you have a very addicting subject

  • @kcalvin66
    @kcalvin66 3 года назад

    Your videos are always great 👍

  • @Eon70799
    @Eon70799 6 лет назад +15

    Clicked so fast lol love the vids man!!!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you very much for the positive comment!

    • @chevymccrory7615
      @chevymccrory7615 6 лет назад

      Джейсон Хичкок your a big ole bitch quit hating on this man Bc he's just making money on RUclips and your not

    • @koosh6876
      @koosh6876 6 лет назад

      Berleezy's Ass who tf is berleezy lmao

    • @Eon70799
      @Eon70799 6 лет назад

      koosh look him up lmaoo

    • @koosh6876
      @koosh6876 6 лет назад

      Berleezy's Ass i just did and im confused on why you would find a pic of his ass and name yourself after it lmfao😂😂😂😂

  • @joeserdynski1045
    @joeserdynski1045 6 лет назад +3

    The NEW Myth Buster ! ! ! BTW, used your suggestion for using Restore in our Ford 5000 and the white smoke went away, Thanks again ! ! !

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +1

      Joe, I'm very happy that the restore video helped you! I've begun using it on my high mileage car and the oil consumption has nearly stopped. It was burning nearly a quart every 3K miles and now it's only burning a fraction of that. Thanks again!

    • @terrymiller5081
      @terrymiller5081 6 лет назад

      Joe Serdynski o

  • @ApocalypseLounge
    @ApocalypseLounge Год назад

    ALOL “MIXING GAS AN DIESEL” was way funny! Great video as always

  • @sunsetz72
    @sunsetz72 2 года назад

    You are awesome and I really enjoy your videos.

  • @Poverty-PonyTony
    @Poverty-PonyTony 4 года назад +9

    Once I filled a tank with diesel, and to remedy, I used lucas additive to increase the octane rating. It ran rough, but it ran

    • @AldousHuxley7
      @AldousHuxley7 3 года назад

      EFI engine?

    • @avalanche15301
      @avalanche15301 3 года назад

      I did the same thing once. Someone had filled a gas can with deisel and I didn't realize it because I smelt like deisel (work truck is deisel). Needless to say I used it and after maybe 20 km, it started surging and kicking bad. It also had 0 power.
      I went straight to a friend's place for a hand because at the time I didn't know exactly the issue. That was until, we seen all the excess oil coming from the exhaust.
      I pumped the tank empty, refilled, added injection cleaner and it purred like a kity right away.

  • @72SeaHag
    @72SeaHag 3 года назад +13

    Since it seemed to run so well on the 50/50 mix, I'd be interested in learning IF THE BLENDED FUEL WILL RUN LONGER ON A TANKFUL THAN STRAIGHT GAS.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +9

      Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @phototrick796
      @phototrick796 Год назад

      FYI, I wouldn't do it ! I left a message regarding this issue and it can lead to total engine failure.

  • @MichiganderGirl
    @MichiganderGirl 2 года назад

    I am looking for a diesel generator, since I have left over heating oil in a tank from the furnace that was just replaced. I was told that I might be able to use the heating oil for this purpose. I found this video very informative.

  • @rezuuz
    @rezuuz 3 года назад

    Thank you for all your video.

  • @chrisbeamish6556
    @chrisbeamish6556 6 лет назад +55

    surprised it runs at all on diesel. kinda interesting. that it runs on the 50/50.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +8

      Yes, I was surprised it ran on 50/50 gas/diesel. Impressive!

    • @stunamim9574
      @stunamim9574 6 лет назад +3

      Had a gas scissor LIFT that a guy added diesel
      They charged us 1200$ to drain and clean ....now I know that bull

    • @chrisbeamish6556
      @chrisbeamish6556 6 лет назад +1

      Project Farm you should try getting an engine to run on bug spray or hair spray some sort of spray system for the intake to get it in there to stay running if it would even run.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +2

      Stuie, ouch! That seems way excessive to drain the fuel.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад

      Chris, thanks for this idea!

  • @rnedlo9909
    @rnedlo9909 3 года назад +5

    Thanks again, great video. In the 60's and 70's some would run a 90/10% gas diesel mix in gas engines. You could pick up an extra 1-2 MPG and diesel was cheaper than gas then. I was told it improved the octane but I don't know that is true. I ran the mix in small block GMs and it helped with mileage. The farmers would start their farm tractors on gas and then add kerosene and run all day on it.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 года назад +1

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jasonturner1590
    @jasonturner1590 3 года назад

    You are the best I love all you videos, thank u so much

  • @mencher9387
    @mencher9387 3 года назад

    I love these tests.

  • @JohnSmith-mk8hz
    @JohnSmith-mk8hz 6 лет назад +12

    I would have like to see spark plug before and after running straight diesel.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +8

      I should have shown this. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @danielray1484
    @danielray1484 4 года назад +134

    No.
    A guy stole diesel thinking it was gas (I have a 250 gal. Farm tank) cause he was almost empty. Drove about 100 yards, died on him.

    • @donborg1408
      @donborg1408 4 года назад +43

      @Daniel did you know this thief, in today's courts he could SUE you for ruining his vehicle and get damages for not having tank labled the thief had more rights than us

    • @Dongonzales123
      @Dongonzales123 4 года назад +5

      @@donborg1408 ist that actually true? That's fucked up

    • @snickerdoooodle
      @snickerdoooodle 4 года назад +11

      @@Dongonzales123 Honestly I don't think it is. He said "he could SUE you for ruining his vehicle" which doesn't make sense because the thief didn't even own the vehicle in question.

    • @1968CudaGuy
      @1968CudaGuy 4 года назад +10

      He wins the Captain Dumbass award.. 99% of farm equipment runs on diesel, off road diesel in fact, so stealing diesel for his gas powered vehicle shows how little he knew about fuels.

    • @boardoutmind
      @boardoutmind 4 года назад +6

      A guy in the news a few years back was getting his mailboxes hit and knocked over by local teens, he put some cement in the box and stuck it out there for them after it dried and they hit it with a bat, bat came back and knocked their teeth out, guy got took to court and had to pay some on their teeth getting them fixed........so if you purposely do something to cause damage and can be proved......may be liable for the damage

  • @williamromine5715
    @williamromine5715 Год назад +1

    Just found this channel. My father tried diesel in his Model A back in the depression, because it was much cheaper than gas. Didn't work. Had to drain the tank and put in gas(which was about 20 cents a gallon back then)!
    Oh, great videos. I'm hooked. Used to be a pretty good shade tree mechanic, but at 80, my back, neck and eyesight don't work like they did once. Hard to change my own oil anymore.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Год назад

      Welcome and thanks for watching!

  • @captainboing
    @captainboing 3 года назад +1

    Great vid, very informative. Thanks. A while back I had about 20 litres of gas/diesel mix from a mis-fuelling cleanup. I added it about 5 litres at a time to a nearly full tank of diesel on my mitsubishi L200 just to dispose of it and get something back for the expenditure. Experienced no problems at all. A friend said that early diesels used to run on a lean gas mix in the winter to prevent waxing. Don't know how true this is.

  • @haam8741
    @haam8741 6 лет назад +17

    I still say a mixture of lacquer thinner and gasoline

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  6 лет назад +3

      Yes, I plan to do a video on this. Thanks for the idea!

    • @rustynutz8704
      @rustynutz8704 6 лет назад +3

      MY BAD!!!t was intended for that other guy goin off calling project farm an idiot and shit. Wrong comment section sorry.

    • @jakecreech1659
      @jakecreech1659 6 лет назад

      Tim Lowery
      Dude wth why so angry?? Simmer down bro!!!

  • @deltaxcd
    @deltaxcd 3 года назад +8

    I did a similar test on the 2 stroke engines(chainsaw and weed eater), diesel works just fine on them, possibly even providing more power than gas but it is a bit harder to start and maybe not as stable on low rpm.
    there is more smoke than when you use gasoline but 2 stroke engine requires adding oil and it emits some smoke anyway.
    so in the end I now use diesel (with gasoline) as normal fule tor those engines

  • @kevino204
    @kevino204 3 года назад

    Cool videos! Keep it up!

  • @kepup9743
    @kepup9743 3 года назад

    When i was a kid i have stolen abo 10 litre diesel fuel can from an abandoned house. I poured it all to my yamaha dt 125lc2 to see what will happen. Surprisingly it was running great, but only with choke and the engine was producing tons of white smoke. Love your videos, Project Farm!