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Ok guys, I am seriously thinking of putting in a HEI distributor from DUI, and running propane. My only fuzzy spot is the placement of 2 10 gallon fork lift tanks. I am wanting to remove my gas tank, and do a rear leaf flip. From measurements I have room to put them underneath, but am unsure of even with a beefy skid plate is it safe enough? Next option is in the back of the XJ, and lastly on top.
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I think I would mount them I the back some how . More clearance underneath that way ,and prob wouldn't look very good mounted on top .
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I was thinking of making a special compartment for them in the back, and sealing it off, with a vent out the bottom, made out of like 3/16th.
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Ok guys, I am seriously thinking of putting in a HEI distributor from DUI, and running propane. My only fuzzy spot is the placement of 2 10 gallon fork lift tanks. I am wanting to remove my gas tank, and do a rear leaf flip. From measurements I have room to put them underneath, but am unsure of even with a beefy skid plate is it safe enough? Next option is in the back of the XJ, and lastly on top.
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What are you talking about?
Under is a bad idea b/c offroad you could hit it and cause a leak or explode. Inside is also not good b/c if it leaks the gas is stuck inside and again could explode. The back is ok, but could also be hit there. The roof would not look good but a more worry free place. The best option is the chop the rear and mount it back there.
Under is a bad idea b/c offroad you could hit it and cause a leak or explode. Inside is also not good b/c if it leaks the gas is stuck inside and again could explode. The back is ok, but could also be hit there. The roof would not look good but a more worry free place. The best option is the chop the rear and mount it back there.
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Yeah that sounds like it would work pretty good . I would go with that . That propane is awesome . I've been around couple guys that run it . Its unbelievable
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What are you talking about?
Under is a bad idea b/c offroad you could hit it and cause a leak or explode. Inside is also not good b/c if it leaks the gas is stuck inside and again could explode. The back is ok, but could also be hit there. The roof would not look good but a more worry free place. The best option is the chop the rear and mount it back there.
Under is a bad idea b/c offroad you could hit it and cause a leak or explode. Inside is also not good b/c if it leaks the gas is stuck inside and again could explode. The back is ok, but could also be hit there. The roof would not look good but a more worry free place. The best option is the chop the rear and mount it back there.
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OK. I was wondering b/c people call it a spring flip when they take the spring from below the axle to above like on Wranglers. I was wondering if you were confusing something. I have never heard of that flip but that is cool.
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No links, but I get propane free, or extremely cheap. Propane has been around a loooong time as a fuel for vehicles, it is a very basic setup, using a vacuum driven carb, and a vaporizer, and a shut off valve either electric, vacuum or both. Just google it.
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I was thinking of using some 3/16 and making a welded in box, just large enough to fit the two tanks, no room to roll or anything. Running the line will be easy with a rubber grommet throught the floor, and a hole saw. I was also thinking of venting it on the opposite side of the exhaust, on the bottom of the vehicle. The few companies out there I talked to hung up on me stating they could not condone the propane inside the vehicle whatsoever, so I am turning to my fellow XJ'ers.
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AHHHHH OMG NO dont run unsafe equipment on a propane vehicle im a trained alt.fuels technician and your asking for it only run ASME tanks and other ASME certified equipment. might i add that is also highly illegal dont let DOT catch you. i would look up how to instal propane kits before you go and start making a bomb on wheels
here look here : http://www.nashfuel.com
http://www.mantank.com/products/index.htm
here look here : http://www.nashfuel.com
http://www.mantank.com/products/index.htm
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AHHHHH OMG NO dont run unsafe equipment on a propane vehicle im a trained alt.fuels technician and your asking for it only run ASME tanks and other ASME certified equipment. might i add that is also highly illegal dont let DOT catch you. i would look up how to instal propane kits before you go and start making a bomb on wheels
here look here : http://www.nashfuel.com
http://www.mantank.com/products/index.htm
here look here : http://www.nashfuel.com
http://www.mantank.com/products/index.htm
Facts on Propane
108 octane
Never spills like gasoline.
Will run upside down.
Here is a company that specialises in doing these conversions.
http://gotpropane.com/