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Propane to gas conversion-Please elaborate further

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David811B

03-22-2004 07:13:28




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Some one answered yes to my last question, but put that it would run better on LP. No doubt the LP burns clean, but where I live it is a nightmare to fill. Cost me $80 last time. I would think it would run fine on Gasoline possibly with an octane booster. I read some archives and someone said it really picked up power with gasoline due to the compression in the LP engine. Can you tell LP heads by casting #'s? I can tell the heads have been off on my tractor. IF this is a mistake converting I would like to know.-DB

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Richard H. Gambrell

03-22-2004 09:30:40




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 Re: Propane to gas conversion-Please elaborate fur in reply to David811B, 03-22-2004 07:13:28  
I have converted two LA Case tractors to gasoline.
They both have more power and run really well.
The fuel expert in Ag Engineering at Clemson Un. told me the regular gas octane today is good enough to run with the propane head with no problems.
I have used one of the LA's to pull a large dirt pan and a heavy Athens harrow for years with no problems.



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David811B

03-22-2004 10:28:01




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 Re: Re: Propane to gas conversion-Please elaborate in reply to Richard H. Gambrell, 03-22-2004 09:30:40  
Thanks, that would be my thoughts, gasoline is formulated very different today than in the 50's, a lot of anti-knock additives and such. The manual says LP compression is 7.46 and gas is 6.5 I don't know how that compares to engine compression but most cars run at least 8.5 and I think some are around 9.1 . I will save the LP stuff for prosperity or just to have some junk around. At least I will be able to fill up by driving to the gas station down the road.-DB

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