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    For those who have crossed over to the dark side, or thinking about it....

    I needed a bunch of propane parts and pieces to get my 715 wrapped up. I've bought before from Dillon Supply, a supply house in Raleigh NC and I think across the southeast. I have also got stuff from propaneguy.com and nash lift truck.

    The other night, I was looking for parts and specs online, found one place that had good descriptions, pictures, a price list, etc.... got my order today, it was 100% correct...and cheaper than they quoted. By the list prices, everything I ordered should have been $360ish, got it for 178.18 by the time they discounted everything.

    3/8 service hose was 2.30 a foot -- Dillon is 4.89 and tax.

    They got Impco stuff, all manner of lockoffs and solenoids, both forged fittings and UL-rated brass, all the hoses, etc. I ordered a bunch of stuff, and it was all in stock and shipped the same day.

    The place is www.altfuel.com

    They also have a good propane tech/troubleshooting PDF on their website...got a printed version with the order, too.

    Two thumbs up for them if you need 'pane stuff.
    DP

    Man invented the slowest form of transportation - the sailboat, Then decided to race them.

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    Thanks for the information I've been thinking about this conversion for a while now and need as much information before I pull the trigger on this.

    Thanks again
    kevin

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    I'm looking forward to seeing your setup next week......Never dealt with much propane stuff so it'll be an education for me.
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    Does anyone know if running propane is allowed on the street?

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    Depends on where you are.

    Here, it's OK, no inspections, etc. You just (supposed to) have to pay road tax on the fuel you purchase. Done 2 ways here, either pay the tax with the fuel (few propane place are set up for this), or you file a motor fuels tax return.

    In Canada, systems have to inspected and certified. Some states are probably the same. You know which ones. There are EPA-certified kits available. For older junk, I don't worry, and just use off-the-shelf components.

    I'll be glad to answer any questions you got. Doug is running propane, too. There is also a good alternative fuels forum at Raso Enterprises They also have some good tech on their webpage
    DP

    Man invented the slowest form of transportation - the sailboat, Then decided to race them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kndllmtt View Post
    Does anyone know if running propane is allowed on the street?
    Forgot to say....Forklift tanks are not allowed, but a lot of people seem to run them on the road. I'll drive the 715 on the road more than the CJ, so I did put an ASME propane tank in it. They are spendy -- one like I got is $1200 delivered new. I got mine for a hundred cash and traded couple of old steel forklift cylinders.

    Look around there are some deals out there.
    DP

    Man invented the slowest form of transportation - the sailboat, Then decided to race them.

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