
Originally Posted by
lpakiz
Mad mapler,
I'm interested in the propane issue. I think I remember reading about a kit that is available to convert these small engines to propane. Is that what you are using?
I think you can buy a kit but I just drilled a 5/16 hole in the airbox below the carb throat and epoxied a 5/16 maple connector(line hook) in the hole. I then bought some 5/16 fuel line and connected it from there to a ball valve then to a gas grill regulator. I start the motor on gas then shut the gas off and get ready to turn on the propane as the bowl drains. Its kind of a PITA at first because you can easily flood the thing with propane. It takes just a crack of the ball valve but once you figure it out there's nothing to it. It'll run until you shut it off or drain the tank. I've done the same with a Honda motor but the predator engines use much less fuel. I put out a couple of 100lb tanks and have the gas truck stop by and fill them when needed.
Sean
2013-1st year...94 taps, 12x24 sugarhouse, home built evap. Gast 2065 pump with bender
releaser.
2014-30x36 sugarhouse, 2.5x10 "Jutras" evaporator, 1200+ taps on vacuum, sap brothers RO. 2 sihi 2 stage pumps, 440 gal.
2015- 1000gph memtek RO, 3250 Taps, 1200 gallons
2016- Modified grimm 4'x12' evaporator with auf and aof with air preheater. Home built airtight arch front. 4250 taps?
2017- 2400gph. Lapierre RO, 10" filter press, 5000 taps