RE: [ihc] Cheaper fuel for IH's

["Beijer, P.A.C." <P.A.C.Beijer@xxxxxx>]

I have a '74 200 with dual fuel setup without any engine modification. It has
a bit less power on propane and milage is about 20% less.
To my understanding propane burns hotter then gas and therefore valveseat wear
becomes an issue in some engines. But with the factory stellite seats in IH
motors that won't be a problem. In fact the engine runs smoother on propane
than on gas.
Propane costs about the same here in Holland as what you guys pay for gas in
the states. Gasprices are up to around $5 a gallon here so I'll settle for a
bit powerloss.


>
> Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 23:18:42 -0400
> From: Rocky Lear <rockylear@domain.elided>
> Subject: [ihc] Cheaper fuel for IH's
>
> Due to the insane gas prices, I am thinking about building a
> truck that runs on propane. Or, at the very least a dual fuel
> setup that I can change back and forth between gas and
> propane as need be. I have several propane regulator units we
> have taken off of trucks we convered back to gasoline. They
> take the place of the carb and bolt right to a 4v intake. I'm
> thinking about putting one back into service. Does anyone
> have any experience with propane as a fuel for their vehicle?
> I think it burns cooler and there may be a power loss too but
> if a gallon of propane goes twice as far...it would be a lot
> more economical. I know there has been some interest in
> propane in some of the 4x4 mags but probably for a different reason.
>
> Rocky