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Posted by Franz on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 03:33:15 :
In Reply to: diesel + propane posted by roger king on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 19:34:49 :
I'd strongly suggest looking at the results the Post Office got from this system when they experimented with it on their OTR trucks 10 or so years back.
There are 2 things propane is good for on a Diesel. One is a short term boost of horsepower. The cost of this boost is a severe increase in combustion chamber and piston erosion.
The second is starting a mean Diesel on a cold day. This technique has been around since the days of B Macks and Thermodynes. Propane is a lot easier on a Diesel than ether. The best technique employs a lit Bernzomatic torch stuck into the air plenum between the manifold and air cleaner. Once you know the trick it works like a charm.
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