STC100 SVO conversion. STC stands for "Single Tank Conversion" (meaning you will use just the factory tank for both diesel and vegetable oil). 100 is our introductory short kit (meaning it is not complete; You will have to supply some easily obtained components). SVO stands for "straight vegetable oil." Which can be either new oil or waste cooking oil. This is NOT biodiesel. Why the "short kit?" A "full kit" with everything you would need sorted and bagged could get expensive. You may also want to choose or already have on hand your own key components.
Product Details
This is what we include:
- Aluminum bracket assembly kit with hardware to hold your filter and boost heater
- Fuel hose kit with special crimp clamps and tool
- Plug n Play electrical kit prewired and drilled for the W123 (2 switched relay unit)
- Full detailed video instructions for the above three kits
- Recommendations and links for what you will need to supply
- Operational procedures
This is what you will need to supply:
- SVO fuel filter of your choice with fittings to 5/16 inch hose
- 3-way return fuel valve of your choice (manual or electric)
- Inline fuel boost heater ( to be mounted on fuel filter bracket)
- Extra switch if you go electric 3-way valve
- Misc hardware and electrical connectors
The full kit can be divided into 3 kits with distinct phases of installation. The first phase is to install the SVO fuel filter of your choice or you can purchase the one we recommend. See related products below.
The second phase is to install the fuel hose and valve routing kit. Not sure if you can do this? Kent's 2-part detailed video instructions are almost one hour long. You will have detailed step-by-step video instructions. You will need to install a fuel boost heater of your choice or you can purchase the Flowglow heater Kent has developed. See related products below:
The final phase will require installing the wiring and electrical components to power your boost fuel pump and SVO fuel heater. Only the key components are included in this kit. You will need to supply your own terminal connections, some additional wiring, and hardware. Kent's detailed video instructions will walk you through the installation step-by-step.
Do you want a DTC conversion ( dual tanks ) where you have one tank for diesel and one tank for SVO, then consider the
"add-on" we offer to turn your STC into a DTC. See related products below.
Related Products:
1977 to 1985 Diesel to SVO Conversion Big Fuel Filter w/ Extra Filter Elements
This is not your standard cheap $20 to $30 filter. This high-performance fuel filter can be used with either a dual-tank or single-tank conversion from diesel fuel to straight vegetable oil (SVO) or waste cooking oil (WVO).
FlowGlow SVO Fuel Boost Heater with Thermostat Control
Kent calls this his "flowglow" because it is a straight flow-through fuel heater that uses a glow plug to produce the heat. Since the glow plug is submerged in vegetable oil fuel, it is very efficient and will last a long time.
SVO Single Tank (STC) to Dual Tank (DTC) REQUIRED "Extras" Kit.
These are the additional components required to run your old Mercedes diesel on dual tanks (DTC) when using Kent's conversion kits or methods.