LPG cold starts

[NickDunning]

Some good pieces of knowledge and experience there, Mark!

The impression I get is that LPG has some quirks and traps for the unwary.

I also wonder where the (lead substitute) additive/lubricant would be added to the fuel line.

Maybe GrimV8's engine was one of those that could run on lead-less fuel (for some period of time, at least!)

Thanks guys. Been a good response to my original question!

My good friend Simon Hill runs http://www.angusautogas.co.uk/ up in Angus, in the trade they have an in-line filter that Simon has used on a taxi he recently converted. I have no idea how it works, but it has to be topped up with additive every couple of weeks to ensure no engine damage on a Vauxhall he recently converted.

LPG certainly isn't for everyone, however I wouldn't be without it on my BMW - the savings in fuel costs since I had the conversion done last summer have probably almost paid for the conversion now.

 

[MarkGray]

It has just come to mind, that one of the guys from Bristol area, ran a P6 V8 on LPG and he had some gizmo to inject oil or an additive or something with the LPG, in very small doses. Can't remember any more than that but if you check our the RP6C gallery at http://gallery.p6club.com/main.php?g2_itemId=5697 there are some pictures of the V8 engine with the conversion.
Sorry to say though I can't help with what each component is or does.
Enjoy

 

[j_radcliffe]

Morey's or Flashlube are the common additives used in Australia via a under bonnet dispensor for LPG powered cars. I use Morey's as an upper cylinder lube/ valve protector/ lead replacement on my Rover 2000's, however I just mix it with the petrol.

I have heard of one Rover 2000 converted to LPG in Australia, owned by a guy in Canberra. It had a forklift type cylinder in the boot. Not a strictly legal conversion, but it did work.

James.