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by geraldm
Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Your Project
Topic: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine
Replies: 80
Views: 68590

Re: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine

Just a short video update on the propane components mounting http://youtu.be/D7ss02HOGvQ
by geraldm
Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

[quote="JrsPropaneParts"]The tanks have been completed for Propane for some time really not much of a change over from cng to propane if it was the other way around it would be more tough. they weigh about 30% less. They are just designed to last longer. They do not rust the only thing that can go b...
by geraldm
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

thats a good point ,, i think maybe it has star washers,, but myself doubt they are worth gambling on,, and must be bad for airflow a combination of thread sealant and star washer might be Ok,, it is a bit subjective from here through maybe you can replace and countersink and wire pin the excess th...
by geraldm
Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Holley 2 barrel base plate

Just received all my Impco conversion parts , and looking at my Holley base plate I noticed that the throttle plate is mounted to the throttle shaft with 2 good sized screws ,that have some king of thread lock on them .. However looking at the top of the throttle plate where the screws come through ...
by geraldm
Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: Your Project
Topic: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine
Replies: 80
Views: 68590

Re: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine

A very short video containing all parts ordered for conversion , http://youtu.be/N4SZUsdAur0 My tapered reamers and interrupted taps will be here in a short time also . I like to make tapered threads in a tapered hole so the entire thread is sealed and not just the last 1/2 of the of the fitting if ...
by geraldm
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Your Project
Topic: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine
Replies: 80
Views: 68590

Re: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine

PS,, safety first,, please do the initial pressure ups not in an enclosed space ( i know its cold where you are but its not a clever idea to do leak tests under the house ) keep us up to date with whats going on and we can lead you through the plumbing and the safety interlock wire-ups No worries T...
by geraldm
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: Your Project
Topic: Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine
Replies: 80
Views: 68590

Propane conversion on Dragons' Breath Mazda 13b engine

Hi everyone welcome to my propane conversion on my motorcycle for grass drags . I'm just getting parts together for now , new cooling rad ,After an incredibly drawn out and frustrating parts search all over the world for IMPCO brand propane parts . Some parts were so called lightly used , some used ...
by geraldm
Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: LPG Parts Suppiers
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

Re: LPG Parts Suppiers

JRSpropaneparts is a member of this forum maybe he can help send a pm.
by geraldm
Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

The only thing that matters is the correct tank orientation. It will have a specific bottom and top. The distance does not matter for your application, or the position (high or low). Since propane is a pressurized fuel it will deliver no matter where the tank is located. As a liquid that is vapouri...
by geraldm
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

I have found a company that claim they can supply most any shape or size light weight aluminum vessel with the appropriate thread for LPG and can also supply the tank valve , The one valve they show , it sounds like it is capable of delivering either liquid or vapor from 2 different ports and 2 diff...
by geraldm
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

I did send a note to Sleegers about tanks , If I do hear back from them in all honesty I doubt I can afford their products but would sure be great to have one made in the size a person wants . Yea I bet the company in Calgary is where I saw the bare tank on their web site . Maybe I'll just make my o...
by geraldm
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

I am not fimiliar with the rules or regulations for putting a propane tank on a motorcycle. But if you are looking for a lighter smaller tank they make a fiberglass propane tank and they even have a #10 pound propane tank that is pretty small very light and pretty cool looking. You can also see how...
by geraldm
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

First off I do appreciate the input from everyone , I have pondered over all suggestions and am still undecided as exactly what to do but it's nice to have a few different avenues to look down .. JRS propane parts .. Well I will tell you what I know hopefully Bumpstart my engineer will be along and ...
by geraldm
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Propane on a motorcycle
Replies: 20
Views: 11646

Re: Propane on a motorcycle

There are scooter Tanks available in Europe http://www.stako.pl/index.php?id=product&prod=20&kat=1&alias=C11&lang=en although I guess you won't pass too many gas stations with just 4.8L LPG I expect these are the ones that Bumpstart was hinting at . I only make max 200 ft. runs so that might be ok ...