running propane

Chris Geiger · May 10, 2007

Here are a few posts that I wrote during the install of the propane system...

Today I received the second box of the Propane kit from Cary at www.GotPropane.com

The kit includes the parts below along with a tank bracket and air filter:

I started the installation process by attaching the regulator to the firewall. I drilled a couple of holes and attached it using the provided bolts.

Next I mounted the tank T connector. I used a shock tab from Polly Performance to mount the "T" to the top of the rear upper link suspension. For safety, the propane line needed to be protected as it is routed from the tanks to the engine. I kept this in mind as choose the route for the hose.

I marked the propane lines for the length I needed and tried using a pair of side cutters to cut the hose. I had assumed that the hose was like water or fuel hose. The hose laughed at the side cutters. Ok I put the hose in a vice and brought out the Sawzall, that got the job done. After cutting the hose, I found the hose has a steel layer that really makes this hose tough.

There are two lines that are needed for the instalation. One from the tanks to the "T" connector, and a second hose that goes from the "T" connector up to teh regulator on the firewall.

Once the lines were cut, I installed the ends that are provided in the kit. These are easy to put on. Each end is made from two parts. Starting with the larger outer shell, this get twisted onto the outside of the hose using it's left handed threads. Next I placed a dab of grease on the smaller inner tip. This is threaded into the larger part with the help of a wrench.

Chris Geiger · May 10, 2007

Today I installed the throttle body base. This unit has a single hole that leads to the primary and secondary holes in the intake manifold. The material between the primary and secondary openings is right in the middle of the fuel/air flow down the center of the throttle body. For this reason Cary at Got Propane recommends removing this section of the intake manifold for best performance. The photos below show the interference between the two plates and the flow.

I used a standard 4" grinder to remove the material from between the ports. I first stuffed two small rags into the intake manifold ports. Next I cut out the section with the grinder. Then I used a flat hand file to finish the edges. Photos below show the new opening. I also cut a new gasket to match the opening.

The lower section of the throttle body bolted into position...

Chris Geiger · May 10, 2007

Here are a few install photos of the propane system. For hooking up the throttle, I used the factory Samurai throttle cam. After drilling a couple of holes in the cab, it gets bolted to the throttle plate.

Hellbilly · May 11, 2007

Thanks for posting that!

I see your throttle cable bracket that looks simple enough :awesomework:

Thanks again

rooinater · May 17, 2007

so how much propane did you guys use running the rubicon trail? and are those the 33lb tanks? thanks.

Chris Geiger · May 17, 2007

rooinater said:
so how much propane did you guys use running the rubicon trail? and are those the 33lb tanks? thanks.

Each tank holds 8 gallons. With my Samurai I was able to drive in from loon and to the springs. Back to spider and again back to the springs. Then back out to the start of the trail on just one 8 gallon tank.

Matt's Ftoy uses about twice the fuel I do and nearly finished two bottles going from loon to the springs and back. You get about 5 hours of realy hard driving on one 8 gallon tank of propane.

Ranger James · May 17, 2007

Chris, thanks a ton for the posts and pics!!!:cheer: :beer:

TMFabrication · May 22, 2007

Just filled my tanks for $1.99/gal at Flying J in Fife. I'll be filling up again on the way home here though:

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