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Burst propane - winmutt - 12-31-2008
On the cheap. Any simple and effective ideas? Our transmission is shot but if we can keep it in third most of the time we are good. We are looking for 1-2 second mild propane boost coming out of the corners. Suggestions?
RE: Burst propane - GREASY_BEAST - 01-01-2009
(12-31-2008, 12:54 AM)winmutt On the cheap. Any simple and effective ideas? Our transmission is shot but if we can keep it in third most of the time we are good. We are looking for 1-2 second mild propane boost coming out of the corners. Suggestions?
Sounds like you need a solenoid, a bottle, a pressure regulator, and a push-button switch mounted on the gearshift.. or steering wheel? (maybe you could use the horn switch??) I wonder if all the components couldn't be scrounged from a junked propane RV heater?
RE: Burst propane - winmutt - 01-02-2009
Need an electronic pressure regulator though. Where can one be sourced from?
RE: Burst propane - winmutt - 01-07-2009
Moved this from the lemons forum for some more eyeballs. Any ideas gentlemen?
RE: Burst propane - kamel - 01-08-2009
Ask lincolnlocker. His DIY setup hasn't blown up yet. The way I would do it, is run a regulator, flashback arrestor, and pressure activated switch to come on around 8 or so PSI. Inject direct into manifold. Just a thought.
RE: Burst propane - Lincolnlock - 01-10-2009
Now your talkin'! I see that you posted up on the local diesel forum here in the northwest about mw pumps. Anyways, it's really simple. If it's just for bursts of power (like mine) all you need is a small regulator, hobbs switch, solenoid, and some sort of orifice. The hobbs switch is adjustable and will only come on when you reach a certain amount of boost. Mine is 4psi. Here are some links to get you started. If you need a regulator or some help let me know. I have a few things kicking around I could donate to the cause.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HOBBS-PRESSURE-SWITCH-4-PSI-NORMALLY-OPEN_W0QQitemZ170291752949QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Automation_Components?hash=item170291752949&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/Replacement-12V-Propane-Gas-Shut-Off-Valve-No-Detector_W0QQitemZ350143398875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHome_Security?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Also, a weed burner that uses propane will give you enough hose and a fitting for the tank. A welding type regulator will work also for your regulator. (I know this is for lemons so it's on the cheap)