Duel Fuel Class A
In my search for a newer MH I called a guy that had a 2007 Daybreak with a Ford Chassis and that can run off propane also. I have heard about this set up before but never actually talked to anyone tha...
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Lead free fuel requires harden valve seats.
RLS7201 wrote:Tal/IL wrote:
It's been a few years ago, but at one time I purchased service parts for a customer who had stationary engines that ran on methane. Valve wear was a problem (lack of lubrication). We had to source special hardened valves and seats and service life was rather short. I believe propane engines share that characteristic.
The lack of Tetraethyl Lead was the reason for valve stem and valve seat failure in converted engines. That problem has since been addressed when lead free gas was introduced in the 70s. All engines designed for lead free gas will convert to propane or other spark ignited fuels with no problem.
Richard
