[geeks] Re: [rescue] Introduction + Cray Solaris questions

[Kurt Huhn]

> > It can usually be done without any modification to intake or exhaust -
> > though electronics do need to be upgraded to handle the new fuel.  These
> > are typically commodity items.
> 
> *1945* It's a 8 HP lawn mower motor!

AH....probably not easy to find parts.  If you're skilled with machine
tools, you might be able to manufacture something though.

<diesel propane injection how-to snipped> 

> Thanks Kurt. Now I *know* I'm going to blow my LT1 when I get it.
> 
> (Hrm... wrap the area post-blower with metal tubing, pipe the propane
> through it and use the pressure from the tank to force it into the engine.
> Then you cool the air before it goes into the engine (more dense) and get
> an HP boost. Niiiice. Two birds -- one stone.)

Urk.  Be careful with that.  I don't know of anyone doing propane
injection on a gasoline engine.  I don't *know* that it can't be done,
but I'm a little leary.  However, if you make it work, please share the
details!

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Kurt
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