DieselGas - how's it going?????

Thanks to everyone who replied even those who have gone off on a bit of a scientific sidetrack.:angel:

Generaly it apperars that those who have it like it .

Havent heard of anyone blowing up an engine or drivetrain.

I will now go ahead and get some quotes and find out about the Govt rebate if it is available.



MIKE:)

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Originally Posted by Dougal

Have you seen the threads I linked into this post: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...tml#post677516

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Yes, been looking at it for some time, but undecided whether a) it is worth it considering the increasing price of LPG, and b) whether I can afford it, and c) where would I put the tank? (I have a water tank where they usually put it).

The cost seems to be pretty outrageous for what is involved, but it does seem an elegant way of modestly increasing efficiency and power output, probably cheaper and certainly simpler than fitting a turbocharger.

John

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Originally Posted by mikecmb

I will now go ahead .... and find out about the Govt rebate if it is available.

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Yes it is. Check the Govt website and it will tell you so.

See here News from DieselGas Technologies for the link

In WA there is a road transport company that runs ore in B doubles and triples that have been running LPG in there trucks for years and they last longer,use less fuel,run cooler and all over are a big improvement.They would not run it if it wasn't good,they have to much to loose.Rumbles at Dungog have fitted it to many vehicles and haven't had a worry,It is a good thing for LR's as it lowers the cylinder head temp,thats something they need. Pat

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Yes, been looking at it for some time, but undecided whether a) it is worth it considering the increasing price of LPG, and b) whether I can afford it, and c) where would I put the tank? (I have a water tank where they usually put it).

The cost seems to be pretty outrageous for what is involved, but it does seem an elegant way of modestly increasing efficiency and power output, probably cheaper and certainly simpler than fitting a turbocharger.

John

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I thought the comments from the cat guy about extra iron and aluminium in the oil on fumigated engines might have scared you a little. There are also some pictures in another thread of a melted cummins piston from a fumigated engine.

I don't beleive there is an efficiency gain and there is nothing but hand waving to support such a claim. Remember when you're running near max power you're already a long way from max efficiency.
There is certainly a power gain to be had and in places where gas is very cheap there may be a running cost saving.

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Originally Posted by Dougal

I thought the comments from the cat guy about extra iron and aluminium in the oil on fumigated engines might have scared you a little. There are also some pictures in another thread of a melted cummins piston from a fumigated engine.

I don't beleive there is an efficiency gain and there is nothing but hand waving to support such a claim. Remember when you're running near max power you're already a long way from max efficiency.
There is certainly a power gain to be had and in places where gas is very cheap there may be a running cost saving.

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I suspect with systems such as these, where there are a range of fitters of different capability, using a range of systems that are still under development, there will be a range of outcomes. There's also the issue of how prone various systems are to going out of adjustment once fitted. I think I'll wait until there's been a bit more development and long-term results and the dodgy systems/fitters have been weeded out...