This project has been keeping me out of trouble for a while now.
Easy part is done stripped the LPG tank, converter, lines, wiring harnesses and computer anything to do with gas is all gone.
Redirected vacuum and breather hoses to make way for the new piranha battery tray which fit like a glove.
Next to fit battery and wire it up going with Optima yellow top and Red arc isolator.
Also need to do something with those breathers?? any suggestions?
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If they are Diff breaters fit some plastic fuel filters to them
and cable tie them to the fire wall
I'll be doing the same over winter. Just debating how big a tank to install in the rear.
Had any issues with lpg the removal?
Replacement tanks for the rear are 150ltr I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
or put a std 95 back in and fit a 75 ltr AUX tank
Thats plenty for a diesel and a petrol IMO
Its something on my to do list one day but just im just not sure I'd be up for the challenge. When the time comes I'd probably get 2 long rangers installed
Pay to get the whole lot done. Probably a job for patrolapart
Attachment 58012Attachment 58013Attachment 58014The removal of main components is easy enough ,keep safety in mind use up as much gas as possible close main valve and disconnect battery before opening gas lines and removing possible live wires.
Tank is heavy i used a trolly jack and a second set of hands to lower it out from under car.
Trickiest part was tracing wiring back from switches and tuning module and re joining factory wires back to normal.(helps to have a mate with mad soldering skills)
Be sure to store tank away from potential ignition sources there will still be some gas in tank, I had a local recycler come and collect it free of charge good deal as it goes out of date this year and has fair amount of surface rust.
Already running LRA 75l aux tank just picked up Outback accessories 145l tank plus a new sender unit, pump,filler hose and cap very hard to find second hand had to buy all new $$$
Sweet mate that should be heaps of range out of thatQuote:
Originally Posted by gu madd
good sensible mod btw, keeps the weight down low , and not on roof racks like some.Quote:
Originally Posted by gu madd
Even a petrol might get across the Simmo with a jerry as a back up.
Be interested in your range now, must be 1200-1500 k what do you think?
Remember weight is your enemy when building up a tourer, especially up high
1200 km I think at best less fully loaded with camper in tow tb45 not famous for good fuel economy. Getting about as heavy as I would want. Heading on a trip up north that will put it to the test.
I've already got the 70l sub tank so a 95l would probably be ample for now. The LPG range has gone from bad to worse, and I refuse to spend more on it beyond ripping the bloody thing out.
I've got a trip in June, then nothing till September so time to order all the bits I'll need.
Cheers.
How bad are the figures?Quote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
@ GUMAD IMHO I think you have done the right thing, OOI can you weigh what you have stripped out?.
Should be interesting , These motors are not designed to run on gas, and valve recession is a big factor
Gas burns way too hot I have plenty of melted carbies here from suffering a lean out.
@ Argonaught even with a 75ltr and 95ltr you should get what 1000-1100 ks from a 4.5 or 4.8 on the hwy?
not high country or Simmo
800 city, 1k offroad of thereabouts. Depends on how many cruisers are in the party.
Id kill for that. I get roughly 350km to 100 litres of LPG and 150km to 30 litres of petrol
That's 95+70=165 LTS, of petrol, right, or is that gas+.70=?Quote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
I'm about 100km more on gas and about the same on patrol.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
Runs ok on both fuels, petrol a little better
Probably because yours in injected. I suspect that would be the differenceQuote:
Originally Posted by jay see
Wouldn't have thought that it would be that much if a difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
Anyone else running gas injected? Would like to know what your getting.
Maybe your right foot is heavier that your left......
My right foot is not heavy ha ha. I guess it could also come down to the majority of its use is 4wdingQuote:
Originally Posted by jay see
being injected would only give you a more efficient gas delivery system.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
So a tad more power, I think you should aim for 400ks out of 100 usable gas
Something not right IMO if you're only getting 350, use "Y" pieces instead of "T" pieces , creates a
better flow for the water and less cavitation
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171419212...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It seems on par with others that I've read.
Ready to install new long range fuel tank trying to get my head around plumbing and its all go.
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At best with the right conditions low weight serviced and tuned could get about 380 kms from 80l lpg
First hiccup neg and pos wire from sender to aftermarket fuel pump are too short time to modify.
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Bumper and tow bar removed ready to lift tank in
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Watching with interest, doing the same to mine this weekend, my brother in law has a hoist so that should help!