Re: [T3] Alternative Fuel VW?

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

LPG is not that high of pressure. It is typically reduced to inches of pressure
entering a home. As it is stored in the tank, it is liquid and is sub-zero
weather, has trouble vaporizing. Our LPG tow motors at work don't like being
outside in subzero weather. If you shut them off, they are very hard to start
if they get cold.

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Russ Wolfe
http://www.wolfenet.net

On Mon, 26 Jun 2000, Jim Adney wrote:
> On 26 Jun 00, at 10:56, Michael Carmody wrote:
> 
> > Just curious...do any of you know anyone who has converted their air-cooled VW
> > engine to run on propane (LPG)? The internet is strangely silent on the matter of
> > conversion; I've found a few good resources, but all are for water-cooled
> > applications, and rely on engine coolant as part of the operating system. The
> > Squareback I just bought has dual carbs, if it makes any difference. Anybody?
> 
> I had always thought that the FI system might make a perfect 
> propane conversion since it is already set up for a constant 
> pressure. It would probably just be a matter of finding the right new 
> pressure.
> 
> The large heavy tank required for propane remains a problem.
> 
> -
> Jim Adney
> jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, WI 53711-3054
> 
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