running in a motor on lpg ?

[crossy]

does anyone know if there are any problems running in a motor on straight lpg?

thanks..

[Hellspawn]

Only that LPG has a very drying effect on the valves. Some use flashlube to help reduce this.

[loanrangie]

You must run it in on petrol as the rings need to bed in, if not you will never have good compression and the new engine will die quickly. I would run about 800-1000k's if its a full rebuild before using lpg.

[Hellspawn]

So how do they get these newer factory fitted LPG only cars to not drop their lunch if there is no petrol tank to switch to ? Run 'em in at the factory ? :?

[loanrangie]

I have never seen a factory fitted lpg only vehicle unless specifically coverted, and most new cars are run in before sold.

[LandyAndy]

Ford do "dedecated" LPG vehciles as a factory option,ie no petrol.
Andrew

[Hellspawn]

Originally posted by LandyAndy
Ford do "dedecated" LPG vehciles as a factory option,ie no petrol.
Andrew

And that's why I asked. :wink:

[loanrangie]

Yeah, basically a taxi without the non english speaking moron behind the wheel.They would still be run in probably on petrol or some special brew before sale.