"Propane regulators used for engines (forklifts) are available in coolant-heated version to avoid icing. A wide variety of fixed/variable regulators are available. I'm looking at a Beam T50/60 for a 1.5kw DC genset that's giving me carb problems."
in another thread. I have found little to no information on making this conversion. Could you tell me how you plan on doing it or at least post a parts list once you are done? I am wanting to do the conversion but don't know what or how to look for components. Thanks for any input.
I have a 1.5kw genny I want to convert. The carbs are said to dis-like the modern petrol, so I want to convert it. I had thre thing running great till it ran out of fuel, then it wouldn't start. Most of the things I have read said its better to swap out the carb for a new one. I don't want that gamble of it not starting with the carb. I have also seen the insides of motors that run on propane and NG. WAY cleaner than the gas equivalent.
I had a 1984 dodge pick up I converted to propane/gasoline dual fuel it was easy. Most of the time a small engine does not require a vaporizer if it is fed with a large enough propane tank, not a twenty pounder. carbs on gen sets need a needle valve to adjust the propane flow.
Gimpy, give me a call and I can walk you through the conversion. I've worked on these propane systems for years on the forklifts we use. I may even have all the stuff you need for conversion.
Porpane systems are pretty basic. You've got a tank, the vaporizer (sometimes called a regulator), and some sort of throttle. I'm leaving out a few of the small parts but that's basicly all it is. You can run the propane through your factory carb.
PsycoBob propane conversion
