Is propane harmful

[NeedMoPower]

I'm real close to buying propane for my truck, but I was just wondering if there were any potential dangers before I jump. I have hear how happy it has made the people who have bought it, but I wanted to see if there was anyone not pleased with their system.
thanks,
cody

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91 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 54 gears, pw injectors, 12cm turbo housing, K&N air filter, "tweaked" pump, isspro boost and pyro gagues w/A pillar mount, straight piped 3' exhaust

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

it can be if you have to much being injected it will preignite.

 

[Bart Timothy]

Keep your power increases to no more than 90 to 100 hp and you'll be all right. I have personal knowledge of at least a half dozen Cummins engines blown-up due to improper use of propane.

 

[Wirenut]

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• '94 GMC 2500 6. 5L Turbo

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[Rebel]

Probably the most dangerous physical property of propane is that it is heavier than air, and therefore will collect in low area's that constitute a confined space.

It is also very explosive under the 'right' conditions. I had the misfortune of lighting a propane furnace that had been leaking propane into the furnace combustion chamber (a confined space). To make a long story short, I made a trip to the local ER to have my arm stitched up due to one of the doors being violently blown off the furnace. Also we never did find the vent pipe rain cap... it's probably now a piece of space junk being tracked by NASA.




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1997 2500 Ext Cab 4X4,5 spd,3. 54's,Pac brake,Rancho 9000's,Centerforce clutch,K&N airfilter,Missing Cat,Isspro gauges,and #11plate(280hp/680tq)AFC medium spring

 

[HVAC]

Propane is great, just make sure you get some product support wherever you buy. You should be OK if you don't modify the system for more power, otherwise you takes your chances and you could pay the price. Look for good quality components that won't be prone to failure.

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Nowel/Performance Diesel

 

[Ski Bum]

One big concern would be exposing the propane to the grid heater. Notice the engine warning regarding use of starting fluids; you're doing about the same thing when using a propane system. I would think disconnecting the grid heater electrical feed would be a good safety precaution whenever a propane system is being used.

 

[Bart Timothy]

By the way, propane only ignites in concentrations of between 2. 4% and 9. 6% of gas to air and needs temperatures of at least 920 to 1020 degrees for ignition.

[This message has been edited by Bart Timothy (edited 12-12-2000). ]

 

[Bart Timothy]

Hey Rebel,

I was wondering what that silver thing was, which went flying over my place a while back. Thanks for the answer.

 

[R.ebel]

Does anybody know how hot the grid heater gets when it is in operation? From the looks of it it when I had the intake manifold removed it dosen't get to hot, it was'nt oxidized or turned blue from heat. TIA

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1997 2500 Ext Cab 4X4,5 spd,3. 54's,Pac brake,Rancho 9000's,Centerforce clutch,K&N airfilter,Missing
Cat,Isspro gauges,and #11plate(280hp/680tq)AFC medium spring

[This message has been edited by R. ebel (edited 01-01-2001). ]

 

[HEMI®Dart]

R. ebel

The propane systems have 2 safety systems built into them to address the grid heater problem. (at least BullyDog has) First, you have to hit a toggle switch that lights up when the system is on.

Second, They supply a Hobbs pressure switch that won't allow the propane solenoid to OPEN until 8 lbs boost. They are adjustable.

Common sence says to wait till the truck is warmed up to turn on the propane in the winter months.

My grid heater has only really came on at START, IDLE and cycled at light throttle for a 1/2 mile at best (very cold conditions). This is with no measurable boost reading on my gauge.

I'm no LP expert. Someone correct me if I'm wrong #ad

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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 01-01-2001). ]