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Natural gas conversion

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It is a tool, I want to convert a gasoline(Briggs & Stratton) engin to natural gas. I know they sell kits, but the creator part of me wants to see if he can make it himself. any thoughts?
If not any sources of information?


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Jon,

About 40 years ago, my farmer father in law converted his pickup to run on butane. He had a large butane tank in the bed behind the cab, ran the hoses through the cab to the engine. It ran for several decades like this with no problems.

I'd say it depends on how big your engine/vessel/contraption is. Wouldn't be practical on a lawn mower, for example.

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And the boat the poster (Jon) was "on" is now Charlie and Laura's "Tehani," re-born :)

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