propane conversion for 3.0 4.0 aeros
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propane conversion for 3.0 4.0 aeros
is it possible??
does anybody make a conversion kit??
please post any links
has anybody seen or tried to convert a 3.0 or 4.0 aerostar or ranger pu to propane or natural gas??
i would really like to convert a aerostar to run on both Gassoline and propane . . ..
Please share all toughts and ideas
does anybody make a conversion kit??
please post any links
has anybody seen or tried to convert a 3.0 or 4.0 aerostar or ranger pu to propane or natural gas??
i would really like to convert a aerostar to run on both Gassoline and propane . . ..
Please share all toughts and ideas
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From: Jaqcksonville
Propane
Look up car lpg. Probably cheaper to research the kits and order from overseas as I feel they are far more advanced in technology over there. I know Volvo and Ford offer this dual fuel option in some cars. The Italians and Dutch are leaders in this setup. It is now very popular in the UK. Basic kits include a vaporiser plumbed into the heater hose lines,switch over solenoids, fuel gauge interface and with fuel injection a control module for shutting off the fuel injection,adjusting timing and cold start features. Tank sizes for range may require doubling up, good news that tanks come in all shapes and sizes. Keep us posted.
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From: Mitchell, SD
I have seen them for sale from time to time on e-bay. Most of them were previously owned by government entities. Not quite sure what goes into converting them, and most of the time I see them put the tank in the cargo area, which really cuts into it.
i don't know of any links.
i don't know of any links.
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I used to have a propane powered Chevy 4WD pickup during the first gas embargo in 1974. No waiting in line :-) You will noticably lose power and mileage. With my Chevy 350 and auto trany it didn't matter for me. On the Aerostar the power loss at altitude could be annoying. Maintenance is less and at least at one time there was a nice overall decrease in expense. As I recall my mileage was 9 mpg instead of 12.
I've thought about it many times for my Aerostar but never got around to making the conversion because the tank has to be inside the van. On a hot day that could be a problem. The tanks will vent, and everyone around reacts like a nuclear weapon is about to explore. However, if your van isn't going to experience 115 degrees F in the sun then you shouldn't have a problem.
I've seen many converted Aeros in Mexico and that may be a good place to have the conversion done. Mexican mechanics know Aerostars well. Here in California it seems that most of the drivers of Aeros are Latin Americans. They value them for the same reason most of us do.
Hope that helps.
- jim
I've thought about it many times for my Aerostar but never got around to making the conversion because the tank has to be inside the van. On a hot day that could be a problem. The tanks will vent, and everyone around reacts like a nuclear weapon is about to explore. However, if your van isn't going to experience 115 degrees F in the sun then you shouldn't have a problem.
I've seen many converted Aeros in Mexico and that may be a good place to have the conversion done. Mexican mechanics know Aerostars well. Here in California it seems that most of the drivers of Aeros are Latin Americans. They value them for the same reason most of us do.
Hope that helps.
- jim
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Some tips. First of all, when van runs on NG ore LPG canister purge solenoid must be always off, ignition timing must be changed +8-12 dgr (just turn distributor), but to use gas as temporary fuel raylay instead of SPOUT plug.
Engine runs well on LPG ore NG when coolant temperature is higher then 40-50 dgr C. In winter sometimes start on LPG ore NG is impossible, so starting and waming up with gas only.
The best place for LPG/NG tanks is under the van on place of spare. Spare is not so big and may be stoed under the rear sofa. My friend has Voyager(not sure may be Town'n'country) with tank beyong the rear sofa. I can feel smell after refilling.
Engine runs well on LPG ore NG when coolant temperature is higher then 40-50 dgr C. In winter sometimes start on LPG ore NG is impossible, so starting and waming up with gas only.
The best place for LPG/NG tanks is under the van on place of spare. Spare is not so big and may be stoed under the rear sofa. My friend has Voyager(not sure may be Town'n'country) with tank beyong the rear sofa. I can feel smell after refilling.
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Hi,
My 2001 Excursion 6,8L V10 is modified for LPG.
I have a 180 liter propane tank mounted behind the 2nd seat row (only 5 seater).
It works like this:
You start the engine on normal petrol. When the engine temperature is above 35C it will switch to propane. In cold conditions you will still be able to run on propane, given the engine temperature is high enough. I have tried -15C without problems. My guess is even lower temperatures will work fine.
You can buy LPS conversion kits ready for home-install. My system is called Prins.
If you are interested, send me a pm and I will find more details on the system.
My Ex is running very smoth on propane. Actually the engine sounds better than on petrol. Note; you will loose some 20% effect due to lower combustion effect on propane.
Hope this helps..
My 2001 Excursion 6,8L V10 is modified for LPG.
I have a 180 liter propane tank mounted behind the 2nd seat row (only 5 seater).
It works like this:
You start the engine on normal petrol. When the engine temperature is above 35C it will switch to propane. In cold conditions you will still be able to run on propane, given the engine temperature is high enough. I have tried -15C without problems. My guess is even lower temperatures will work fine.
You can buy LPS conversion kits ready for home-install. My system is called Prins.
If you are interested, send me a pm and I will find more details on the system.
My Ex is running very smoth on propane. Actually the engine sounds better than on petrol. Note; you will loose some 20% effect due to lower combustion effect on propane.
Hope this helps..
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From: Kiev, Ukraine
Some workshops increase compression ratio to 14 bar to avoide power loss and let have better LPG fuel milage. Runs really better (oct. ratio of LPG ore NG is more then 102). But require 98 oct. gas to run w/o pinging.
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