: CJ7 propane conversion complete


gruveb
11-12-2007, 12:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qgMJ1paBSg

Bitch of it is, I take it to a friend's house, get it there and the starter dies! I had to tow the bitch back home. That aside, I'm happy with how it runs. I have to tune it up a bit, get it running optimally, and what not.

I found the hardest part was believing that the fuel line fittings would actually work. They did, it was easy to do.

This is the kit from www.gotpropane.com. It started immediately, and ran fine. Messed with the idle mixture screw, advanced the timing (not sure how far, but it starts easily and doesn't ping). Have to do some tests, see how it performs on some rocks.

So far though, easy, no problem. BTW, I was really pleased to see that the tank fit behind the backseat of my cj7 without trouble. I had to make a divot the size of a nickel in one spot where the tail gate hit one of the tank straps.

Anyhow, anybody wondering how easy it is...I'll put it this way. Removing the fuel tank was more difficult than installing this system. :D

87JeepWrangler
11-12-2007, 12:27 PM
cool. i love my setup. you need wire loom though.

http://images.geekazoids.net/wireloom.jpg

gruveb
11-12-2007, 12:29 PM
yeah, that and a lot of other things. I've only had the jeep a couple of months, all things in due time, lol.

ashmanjeepXJ
11-12-2007, 12:38 PM
yeah, that and a lot of other things. I've only had the jeep a couple of months, all things in due time, lol.

And a starter.. :flipoff2:

It came together quick.

gruveb
11-12-2007, 12:39 PM
starter is done...$45 at Napa, 5 minute install, lol. Now to go break other stuff.

Nordic1
11-12-2007, 01:00 PM
Nice

89yjguy
11-12-2007, 04:43 PM
Are you runnin the 360? I'm thinkin of doing the same thing. My 360 is built up a little, which should be good for the propane. Keep us updated on how long a tank lasts. I take it thats an 8 gal one?

gruveb
11-12-2007, 04:55 PM
It's an 8 gallon tank, but the motor is a 304. I hopefully can test it out more rigorously next weekend. :D

89yjguy
11-12-2007, 08:51 PM
Cool! Let me know how it works!