EFI for Propane

Jim Davies jimd at vcc.bc.ca
Sun Feb 28 04:51:29 GMT 1999



On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Clarence L.Snyder wrote:

> varies with tank(vapour) temperature - not with fuel level, so it would
> not be hard to calibrate an EFI to use liquid propane. The problem I see
> is getting an injector to do the deed. Mabee try the electronic
> controlled injectors from something like a Ford Powerstroke or
> electronically managed Cummins or Mack. Not sure how they work, or if
> they require lubrication. Size the injector to flow 15% more fuel than
> you would use for gasoline to start because energy density of propane is
> about that much lower (If I remember correctly - my propane days go back
> a little while)
Why not check out what mopar did with their propane EFI setup. IIRC, Ford
has a similar setup.





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