Propane Injection on IH D236

Konnor B · Jul 19, 2014

I found a thread from a long time ago on here about putting a nozzle from an ether injection kit into the air intake on the D236 in a Farmall 460, and running a light pressure of propane into the intake while pulling for a little extra power. If anyone can give me some tips on this or where to get a nozzle it would be appreciated.

VicS · Jul 19, 2014

I have put LP injection on a 4010 JD. Best to just turn your diesel pump up. LP just adds fuel, the same as just adding diesel.

Bob 7337 · Jul 20, 2014

I know it not legal, but you could add nitros oxide injection and that would pep it up

Jerry He · Jul 20, 2014

We have semi pullers in the area and they are firm believers in propane enhanced diesels.

ss55 · Jul 20, 2014

Propane injection systems were sold tried around 1970. They claimed to work best on turbocharged engines because of better mixing and some intake air cooling from vaporizing the liquid propane.

Two neighbors installed it in naturally aspirated diesels and then worked the tractors hard. Both tractors had broken crank shafts. I wondered if too rich a mixture of propane might have some pre-ignition before the diesel fuel was injected.

504 · Jul 20, 2014

We have trucks running LP injection, the drivers really like them.

Konnor B · Jul 20, 2014

my only problem is the nozzle to put in the intake im not sure what i should use?

jwebb · Jul 20, 2014

acme alternate fuel systems,inc 110butterworth st. p.o. box 2168 Mankato, mn 56002-2168 ph. 507-345-4000 fax. 507-345-4100

VicS · Jul 20, 2014

I used a demand regulator from like a fork lift. It was a century and used the adjustment screw, elbow. Just start with one round. I think the fork lift was 8 rounds out. Also need a electric shutoff in the high pressure line. Can't run it unless are pulling the engine. But watch out for spark knock! Again better to turn up your pump 30 to 50%.

Chuckles46 · Jul 21, 2014

Simple standard LP regulater. vapor only Electric shutoff. start with 1/8" oriface. Turn on under load Did a fair number back in the early 70s

Chuckles46 · Jul 21, 2014

Use a standard LP regulator on a small cylinder. 1/8" oriface. Won't cause any damage to engine. Smoke should get lighter gray. Did a fair number of them in the early 70's

HillBillyRockStar · Jul 21, 2014

Im pretty sure detonation is why a diesel is so loud and clanky when running. Kind of need detonation to light off the air fuel mixture.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 22, 2014

How in the heck do you get spark knock in a diesel?

Anonymous-0 · Jul 23, 2014

The knock is a result of igniting the fuel btdc. Detonation doesn't light the fuel, the heat of compressing the air does. You can't get spark knock in a diesel as they don't use spark for ignition. WI50 was right about what he said about the people on here. I don't think there's anyone on here that knows an f'n thing anymore. Those same people ran the smart ones off.

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