mep 701a questions

[wiccantoy]

Want to run my generator on propane tanks. How do I complete this task?? Instead of diesel Wana run it on the gas u use on a grill. Someone please help me .

 

[Isaac-1]

You do it by buying a different generator

 

[cuad4u]

As Isaac-1 stated a diesel engine WILL NOT run off propane or natural gas. There are many reasons. Too much compression is probably the main reason.

 

[wiccantoy]

I've looked at my 701a and was told it has hoses that can be hooked to gas. And will be better on the engine. Plus is quieter. Just viewing other options. Which is the reason I am a part of this group.

 

[dependable]

Well, they told you wrong, the 701a is a 016b with a ASK(acoustic suppression kit), and has a 1 cylinder diesel motor that runs at 3600 RPM.

There is the 016a that runs off a loud and thirsty gasoline motor that can be converted to propane.

 

[Gunzy]

As Isaac-1 stated a diesel engine WILL NOT run off propane or natural gas. There are many reasons. Too much compression is probably the main reason.

So what are the Over The Road trucks running for engines that run on CNG? I see them filling all the time near my work. I am talking about Peterbuilt, Kenworth, etc.

 

[Triple Jim]

So what are the Over The Road trucks running for engines that run on CNG? I see them filling all the time near my work. I am talking about Peterbuilt, Kenworth, etc.

Probably a system that mixes fuel gas (propane or CNG) into the air going into the diesel engine. Injected diesel fuel then ignites the gas and they burn together. I'm pretty sure a stock 701A is not designed to do this.

 

[Gunzy]

Probably a system that mixes fuel gas (propane or CNG) into the air going into the diesel engine. Injected diesel fuel then ignites the gas and they burn together. I'm pretty sure a stock 701A is not designed to do this.

I have looked at a couple of those trucks and never saw a diesel fuel tank.

 

[Gunzy]

Ok, I found some info. on CNG engines. They are spark ignited so there is no way to convert a diesel without some kind of ignition system installed.
http://www.cumminswestport.com/

 

[Triple Jim]

A diesel can be converted to use the "fogging" system I described halfway easily, but the engine would still need to retain all the original parts like the diesel fuel tank and injectors. Obviously the spark ignited gaseous fuel engines are just that... gaseous fuel only. And of course the 701A is neither.