Marine propane gas conversion

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by dockdave, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. rasorinc
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    rasorinc Senior Member

    someone please check the emissions of Natural Gas and post them compared to propane, diesel, regular gas, ethanol. Thank you much.
     
  2. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    someone please check the emissions of Natural Gas and post them compared to propane, diesel, regular gas, ethanol. Thank you much.


    WHY?

    With the latest science (real science not a "Consensus of Burorats") showing global cooling is far more likely for our planet ...which is BETWEEN Ice Ages, the production of carbon in the atmosphere would be a positive , if it causes the temperature to fall slower , Not proven tho.

    FF
     
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  3. dockdave
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    dockdave Junior Member

    CDK

    I appreciate your time and knowledge. Yes, engine is a 2 stroke, and no it is not oil injected (YET). Would hate to get the fuel part spot on and forget the lube.
     

  4. CDK
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    CDK retired engineer

    Unfortunately, without a system that sufficiently lubricates the engine under all conditions, propane cannot be used as a fuel. Dissolving oil in the fuel, like in gasoline is no option because the fuel enters the engine in gaseous state, unable to transport any liquids.
     
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