Showing posts with label Propane engine conversions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Propane engine conversions. Show all posts

Sunday, February 19, 2012

New Propane Engine Conversion Parts and Tools


We're adding some new propane engine conversion products including engine diagnostics gear!
In order to meet market demand and improve engine performance we are offering commercial grade parts and diagnostics gear to help you achieve the performance you need. To help insure a successful conversion of your gasoline powered engine to clean, ethanol free fuel we are changing the way our propane engine conversion products are offered at WayCoolTools.com.

Here is our new three step process that will help you do a successful propane conversion on your gasoline powered small engine.
1) Tell us what engine you would like to convert from gasoline to propane.
2) We will send you an email to specify the key parts you'll need for your conversion and make suggestions for parts you will need to convert your engine to propane.
3) You can then go Here to order the parts you want for your propane engine conversion kit.

We're here to answer your questions by phone or email and look forward to hearing your success stories to share with others who want to go green like you.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Propane engine conversion process


Converting your engine to propane just got easier.
Simply fill out the form below and submit to us, we will respond with a detailed parts list which you may order on our shopping cart . This process usually takes 1-3 days. If you have a time constraint, contact us by email or phone after filling out this form.

Propane Engine Conversion Process
Name *

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Last
Email *
Phone *

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if you are outside of the USA, give contact info in notes area below
Engine manufacturer *
 Briggs and Stratton 
  Generac 
  Honda 
  Kawasaki 
  Kohler 
  Lct 
  Subaru-Robin 
  Tecumseh 
  Yamaha 
  Other(specify below) 
Please specify manufacturer if other
Age of engine *
 Less than 5 years 
 5-10 years 
 manufactured before 1995(usually not recommended) 
 unknown 
Horsepower of engine *
Application engine is powering
model number of engine *
serial number of engine *
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if some information above is unknown, please send scan or photo of the gasket located between the carburetor and engine head
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Get ready for storm season.... convert your generator to propane!


Nikola Tesla may have had it right when he came up with the idea of wireless electrical power transmission. While we are very thankful for the power lines they can be severely handicapped during the event of a hurricane, tornado, or severe storm. (or... Zombie Apocalypse)
What is your plan when the power goes out?
Once the power is out we tend to remember the things we are used to having and at times can  forget to be thankful for. (There’s so much to be thankful for –  electricity seems like a small thing these days)
·         Lighting
·         Heat/Air conditioning
·         Hot water
·         Communication: Internet, telephone, radio & television
·         Charging batteries
·         Flushing the toilet (if you have a well)
·         Taking a shower
·         Cooking
But, you are prepared! You invested in a backup generator, just in case of such an emergency. So you just need to get that gasoline powered generator out of the shed and put it to work powering your home. Or at least the essential things, like the refrigerator or freezer full of food.

Once you have worn yourself out from pulling the cord on your portable generator for a half an hour, you may begin to wonder why you decided not to get the propane powered generator! You see, propane does not have the problems that gasoline has, like going stale, varnishing carburetors and with ethanol in gasoline these days, propane also shines in the fact that it does not eat up the seals in your carburetor and gum up your fuel system. A propane powered engine starts up right away, no matter how long it's been sitting in the shed!

I bet you’re breathing a little easier knowing that about propane. You’ll also breathe easier because there is much less harmful emissions from a propane powered engine.

Did you ever go to the gas station after the power went out only to find out that the gas pumps RUN ON ELECTRICITY? I called a propane company and the guy there said that even when the gasoline stations can’t pump gas, that a propane delivery truck can deliver all the fuel you need – to your home or even at the corner market or the grocery store parking lot if you live in a remote area.
With that half hour of time you spent trying to get the generator started you could have easily converted your existing 4 cycle gasoline powered generator to run on clean economical propane using our easy to install PROPANE ENGINE CONVERSION KITS.

It can be done in a few easy steps using some simple to install parts.
The basic parts to convert your generator are:
The regulator system -  ready to install.
You can attach this to the frame on your generator using the clamps that are part of this unit.
This engine adapter plate w/ fuel orifice attaches behind the carburetor. (Using two bolts and some sealant)

The fuel supply line delivers the propane to your engine and goes between the regulator system & the adapter plate and fuel orifice.
The cylinder attachment line gets the fuel from your propane tank to the regulator system.

Once you have your parts installed you can use your engine with either propane or gasoline, so you have a dual fuel engine if you want.

 If switching over your gasoline powered generator to run it on propane makes sense to you. Visit www.shop.waycooltools.com and see our propane engine conversion section to find the kit that’s right for your engine.
Feel free to call if you need any help.
You could also send us an e-mail with the engine specifications and the generator you want to convert. We’ll reply with the the information you need.
Now and again, everyone experiences a power outage. We’re pleased to offer an easy and economical solution to making sure you have the power available to you, when you need it most.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Propane engine Conversions .... and Poultry

Larry T. of Louisa, VA sent in this video of his Troy-Bilt Horse Model Tiller that he converted to propane using one of our Do It Yourself propane engine conversion kits. (Click here to see the kits).
Running a propane powered engine compared to a gasoline powered engine is worlds apart in that don't get the smelly fumes, the engine needs less maintenance and the fuel doesn't go stale like gas. You do however get all the power you need with 104 octane fuel.
One of the first things I noticed when I saw this video besides the fact that it's the same model tiller as our converted tiller, is the chickens.







Propane engine conversions & poultry; homesteading at its best!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Propane upgrades for small engines

We are thrilled to be offering AltFuel propane conversion kits for small gas engines. All components are made in the USA, and the company is run by two young entrepreneurs from Ohio.

All kinds of equipment can be quickly, easily, and inexpensively converted to clean, green, domestic propane by anyone with basic tools and knowledge of small engines 1-45 hp. ATVs, golf carts, mules, log splitters, generators, power washers, backpack blowers, snowthrowers, string trimmers, leaf vacs, mowers of all kinds, wood chippers...
For more information on all of the benefits of propane as an engine fuel see: AllPropaneMowers.com
So, if you are already running propane mowers or trucks and want to switch over your other existing equipment, this is a great way to do just that. Or, if you want to check out propane as an engine fuel, this is an easy, cost effective way to do so. (The kit can be removed quickly and you're back to the original gasoline engine). You can also run your engine as a dual fuel engine (either gasoline or propane) The kits are transferable to other equipment, only needing a different "adapter block" if it is a different engine type.

Depending on the size of the engine, you can use recyclable 1lb cylinders(available widely at camp, hardware and variety stores), the NEW refillable 1 lb cylinders from Manchester Tank(coming soon), 5-10 lb cylinders, grill tanks or forklift cylinders with adapters.

Here are a couple of video links...
 
Our old tiller is converted to propane

 
Alex at GIE explaining the basics


Overview of the conversion process