Re: IML: Ways to improve milage?

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I looked into propane/GPL conversions when I moved over to Italy.  They are 
fairly cheap, but there are restrictions in where you can actually get the 
fuel.  For Europe it's great and sold everywhere, but in the US it's not so 
easy.  Most are dual-fuel, they used to count on the gas to lube the valves, 
but nowadays everything has hardened seats anyway.  I'd say not feasible for 
the US, but over here, go for it.

Rob


> From: Bob Zubkowski <bzubkow@xxxxxxx>
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> Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:43:40 -0600
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> I ran a propane powered van for years, You get a little less gas miles but 
> at that time it was much cheaper almost half price for fuel. The problem is 
> also finding a place that sells propane. Not easy if you are in a unknown 
> area. I carried a small bottle with a fuel hose to fill it  much the same s 
> if you have a gerry can with you. Today I don't think it is worth it. I 
> would rather put a diesel engine in and run deep fryer fat from fast food 
> stores as a better option. You can also by a biodiesel station for your 
> home where you make your own biodiesel. The size is abour the size of a hot 
> water tank and runs abour $3000.00 to put in.
> Zub
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "will hawk" <bigbadvladfan@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 6:15 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Ways to improve milage?
>
>
> > What about propane?  I would like to know more about
> > it as an allturnitve fuel.  There is a place on the
> > IMP web site where some on converted a 61, but it
> > never gave any details even though it did talk about a
> > disk brake upgrade.  Is there any one how know
> > someting about converting to propane and the benifits
> > as well as the drawbacks?  Thanks
> >
> > --- Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey all,
> > >
> > > Matt here again, and still somewhat considering an
> > > attempt at an
> > > Imperial as a daily driver (64-66).. I've mostly
> > > decided that i need
> > > something with better milage, but what kinds of ways
> > > are there to
> > > improve gas milage? What kinds of upgrades should I
> > > be looking at?
> > > I'm trying to add the cost of the car, and upgrades
> > > to decide whether
> > > or not it's worth-while. It's my last hope for going
> > > that direction.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
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