Duel fuel back to petrol conundrum
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has converted their duel fuel (LPG/petrol) systems back to petrol only? If so, what did you do?
Did you:
- find an original tank and put it back in to have 2 tanks?
- put in a long range tank (LRA or brown Davis) and get rid of the sub?
- buy a new replacement tank and keep the sub?
Also, did you run it so that one tank fills the other or run it as 2 seep rate tanks in case one split somewhere along the way?
Rather than spend 1k on fixing my gas issues I am going to put the $ towards converting back to petrol only. Have heard many different scenarios and am confused now (for a change) ... Interested in hearing from you guys.
Cheers, dave
Re: Duel fuel back to petrol conundrum
I'm guessing you've got a GU?
With all the GQs I've seen the normal original petrol tank stays the same and an lpg tank is added.
So step one is just a case of removing the lpg tank, and piping etc.
If you wanted a longer range then step two would be to fit a sub tank or a long range tank. There are a few different options for these depending on the manufacturers of the tanks.
There are a few threads here regarding fitting a sub or long range. Sorry I cant post a link as I'm on the phone but a search should help.
FanTapstic!
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Generally petrol GQs don't come with a sub tank, they just have an 80/90lt tank at the rear.
When they convert them to gas, they usually replace that rear tank for the log tank and put in a belly sub tank on the drivers side......
Why not keep your sub and get a long range one as well, you've already got a switch in place to switch between the two tanks....... so hopefully will be able to use that
Is there such a thing as RTI..... Repetitive Tapping Injury?????
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What engine mate. I know the r
4.2's have the pump on the engine so no need for a pump. Just a pick up and sender unit.
Imo the long range mains with the fat ass thing hanging off the bottom is a bad idea.. the sit down level with the bottom of the diff...
A much better option going 2 tanks, this way you get a much better drop off angle and reduce the risk of putting a hole in the only tank you have...
I've seen blokes rip gas tank shields off on easy tracks, and those long rage tanks hang lower than gas tanks...
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
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Yep run the tanks separate if its possible...... I'd still get a long range tank on the rear though, someone I know has one on his td42 and I'm pretty sure it doesnt sit as low as what Westy suggests, I won't get a look until next Friday though.
My tank is actually only a 80 lt jobby and its a very lucky day indeed if I see 400 to the tank....... Most times its any where between 320 to 380 but obviously that depends on many factors...... They're a thirsty beast the tb42 but I didn't buy it coz it was frugal ;)
Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....
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Oh and also mines on 33in rubber too
Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....
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No problem at all, will post up when I've got something for ya....... will try and get photos too if its not too dark.
I must admit I never paid a a great deal of notice to fuel consumption when I was on 31s but from what I can tell there is a slight increase in consumption but how much difference, I think maybe the Max I ever got from a full tank on 31s was around the 420k mark but again, if I was lucky.
Is there such a thing as RTI..... Repetitive Tapping Injury?????
Duel fuel back to petrol conundrum
Quote:
Originally Posted by
threedogs
You'll find the rear tank if thats the position of the 150 replacement main
in angled to acheive max departure angle.
Wouldn't be putting one in a rock hopper though.
They are designed for touring and touring alone.
I've got a 147L tank in the rear of mine (shortly to add another 73L) and the tank is safe as houses. I'd have no problem with rock hopping in mine with the long range tank......my lack of rock sliders and body protection is another matter entirely.
Cheers,
Andrew.
Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....