[V8] And maybe flickers back on again . . .

[Tony and Lillie]

There are a lot of these in Utah, just do a bit of searching. Some 
manufacturers (Honda, F.I.) sell them new.

I don't have any experience with CNG vehicles, but have experience with two 
Propane powered vehicles, and quite a # of propane powered forklifts.

For the propane power, there were a couple of things to consider. First, 
there is about 20% less power, not an issue on any of the ones I've driven. 
Also, a reduction in economy, but at $1.50/gal, you will still come out way 
ahead. There is less cylinder lubrication. Not enough to be a huge deal, but 
it's there nonetheless. The conversion requires a tank, which has to be put 
somewhere, and a spare (If you like to be prepared) since fill up stations 
are a bit harder to find. You will need to figure out how to plumb in the 
"carburetor". I'm thinking on the V8 probably in front right above the 
throttle body, or in the rear, and use the air filter box out of another 
vehicle mounted elsewhere.

The two vehicles I have personal experience with are My parent's old full 
sized Ford E100 Van, and a late 70's Cheverolet full sized service truck. 
The Ford was converted back to Gasoline after about four years, when I 
rebuilt the 351 Cleveland to replace the original (and very tired) 302. The 
Cheverolet was actually converted to Hydrogen, as I was experimenting with 
it when I was in college for engineering. None of these vehicles used any 
gasoline at all, only propane.

That's about all I know on the subject, HTH,
Tony

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Saad" <dsaad at icehouse.net>
To: "q - V8" <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: [V8] And maybe flickers back on again . . .


>I think it is worth checking this out - it sounds like a cool idea to me. I 
>see newer vehicles that look they have been converted around here - so it 
>must be possible somehow.
>
> Dave