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HeavyD · 10-30-2004, 03:40 AM

Hi. A friend has offered me a propane setup for 150 bucks, inluding a big tank (150Litre I think). I understand from past posts that there is a bit of a power loss, but since I need a new engine anyway I was thinking of running a higher (10.5 or so) compression to help make up the power loss. Only a propane carb would be used, and with the octane being from 105-110 the compression should be no problem. I figured it would get the tank outta the cab too. Is anyone still using these systems? It gets pretty cold around here and with gas being so high it my gas bill will only get worse this winter. Is it worth it to convert anymore? The propane fad seemed to be big in the 1980's, and then died off, strangely, just as the SUV craze started up

I know there have been a few previous posts on this subject, I just wanted a few more opinions on this deal.

Thanks.

Brainchild · 10-30-2004, 04:21 AM

Here is an article.I've only had experiance with one propane truck.It ran fine,and all,but fueling is something you plan,it's not as easy as just pulling in and fueling up.Hated the smell of the exhaust,and all in all the mileage was a little better,but in this part of the woods it was a huge hastle fueling up.

HeavyD · 10-30-2004, 05:05 AM

Fuel access should not be a problem, as I see many gas stations with propane around my area. Thanks for the link to the article.

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2004, 06:46 AM

I'm moving this over to the "engine and drivetrain" section. It will get much better exposure over there.

Kindest regards,
Kevin

Mike76251 · 10-31-2004, 08:00 AM

Propane is up 25% in the last few months.........only to rise higher when the cold stuff really hits.

10-30-2004, 03:40 AM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Propane question Hi. A friend has offered me a propane setup for 150 bucks, inluding a big tank (150Litre I think). I understand from past posts that there is a bit of a power loss, but since I need a new engine anyway I was thinking of running a higher (10.5 or so) compression to help make up the power loss. Only a propane carb would be used, and with the octane being from 105-110 the compression should be no problem. I figured it would get the tank outta the cab too. Is anyone still using these systems? It gets pretty cold around here and with gas being so high it my gas bill will only get worse this winter. Is it worth it to convert anymore? The propane fad seemed to be big in the 1980's, and then died off, strangely, just as the SUV craze started up I know there have been a few previous posts on this subject, I just wanted a few more opinions on this deal. Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-30-2004, 04:21 AM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Here is an article.I've only had experiance with one propane truck.It ran fine,and all,but fueling is something you plan,it's not as easy as just pulling in and fueling up.Hated the smell of the exhaust,and all in all the mileage was a little better,but in this part of the woods it was a huge hastle fueling up. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-30-2004, 05:05 AM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Fuel access should not be a problem, as I see many gas stations with propane around my area. Thanks for the link to the article. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-30-2004, 06:46 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'm moving this over to the "engine and drivetrain" section. It will get much better exposure over there. Kindest regards, Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-31-2004, 08:00 AM	#5
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Propane is up 25% in the last few months.........only to rise higher when the cold stuff really hits.



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