| [GMCnet] Propane Conversions [message #112743] |
Sun, 23 January 2011 12:48  |
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Hi All,
When I saw the posts about propane conversion I thought I would comment.
Back in 1997 when I purchased my '77 PB ( which I sold 11/2 years ago) it h=
ad a propane conversion. It consisted of a rear bumper extension mounted to=
the rear shock mounts between the Bumper and the mounts. It extended about=
12" out. This enabled a huge cylinder to be mounted crosswise. The gas lin=
e was extended to the front where a regulator was mounted under the hood. T=
here was a nozzle assembly mounted on the air filter top. Under the dash wa=
s a switch to a solenoid to cut the Gasoline delivery and a guage.There wer=
e also a valve and fill on the tank itself. The whole unit was a profession=
ally built very well made setup. I believe it was installed during the fuel=
crises of 1979. I only used it one time on the trip back from Minnesota to=
New York=2C it seemed to work well.
I removed the whole unit due to a very weird quirk=2C as a turn was made th=
e propane (liquid) would slosh from side to side causing a sudden rear moti=
on in the Motor Home. Disconcerting to say the least.
I still have the Bumper extension and the regulator somewhere. The tank I w=
as forced to cut into small parts since I was not able to get rid of it.=20
Mark former '77 Palm Beach and Birchaven LINY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Conversions [message #112745 is a reply to message #112743] |
Sun, 23 January 2011 12:56  |
GeorgeRud
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Thanks for the real life experience. It does sound like an interesting option if we see gasoline prices skyrocket or availability suddenly decline.
If I understand capitalism, there will be companies springing up to do such conversions if there is a demand. So far, it seems demand is still quite minimal. Still, it's nice to see people do think outside the box!
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Conversions [message #112774 is a reply to message #112743] |
Sun, 23 January 2011 16:09 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Hey that's a great idea, using a propane cylinder as a rear bumper!
NOT!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Me Hemogoblin
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 5:49 AM
To: GMC Motorhome Forums
Subject: [GMCnet] Propane Conversions
Hi All,
When I saw the posts about propane conversion I thought I would
comment.
Back in 1997 when I purchased my '77 PB ( which I sold 11/2 years ago)
it h=
ad a propane conversion. It consisted of a rear bumper extension mounted
to=
the rear shock mounts between the Bumper and the mounts. It extended
about=
12" out. This enabled a huge cylinder to be mounted crosswise. The gas
lin=
e was extended to the front where a regulator was mounted under the
hood. T=
here was a nozzle assembly mounted on the air filter top. Under the dash
wa=
s a switch to a solenoid to cut the Gasoline delivery and a guage.There
wer=
e also a valve and fill on the tank itself. The whole unit was a
profession=
ally built very well made setup. I believe it was installed during the
fuel=
crises of 1979. I only used it one time on the trip back from Minnesota
to=
New York=2C it seemed to work well.
I removed the whole unit due to a very weird quirk=2C as a turn was made
th=
e propane (liquid) would slosh from side to side causing a sudden rear
moti=
on in the Motor Home. Disconcerting to say the least.
I still have the Bumper extension and the regulator somewhere. The tank
I w=
as forced to cut into small parts since I was not able to get rid of
it.=20
Mark former '77 Palm Beach and Birchaven LINY
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Conversions [message #112781 is a reply to message #112745] |
Sun, 23 January 2011 16:23 |
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USAussie
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George,
Unlike Australia I think that the price of LPG in the USA will continue to
follow the price of gasoline.
Here in Australia the Government will provide an incentive to buy or convert
a vehicle to AutoGas:
http://www.lpgautogas.com.au/index.cfm?Action=MyCar
Unfortunately as I understand it Motorhomes don't count. However, I have yet
to verify that. I can assure you that if I can claim it when I convert The
Blue Streak I damn sure will!
By the way here's something interesting regarding flaring:
http://wn.com/Gas_Flare_Off
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of George Rudawsky
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 5:57 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Propane Conversions
Thanks for the real life experience. It does sound like an interesting
option if we see gasoline prices skyrocket or availability suddenly decline.
If I understand capitalism, there will be companies springing up to do such
conversions if there is a demand. So far, it seems demand is still quite
minimal. Still, it's nice to see people do think outside the box!
--
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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