Converting Propane Generator to multi fuels

Call your propane distributor. They sell hats that fit atop a standard carburetor. They are experts and can guide you point by point.

j.p.f. wrote:
I bet it would be cheaper,easier and faster to sell your gen and replace it with a multi fuel gen.

I also have a hunch that this is true. Besides a gas carburetor, you would need a fuel pump, probably some sort of a choke linkage or setup, and possibly a different or modified control board to turn the fuel pump on and off as appropriate, perhaps among other differences.

SaltiDawg wrote:
Not disagreeing with the suggestion that it may not be practical to accomplish the Mod you want, but I certainly would not shop for a "dual fuel" carb.

Rather, I'd look for a compatible gas carb for your generator and piggy back onto it with a Propane Kit. That will require no modification of the gas carb.

To get a sense of whether it is practical, goto US Carb's Forum. They are helpful and knowledgeable folks there:
US Carb Forums

You are correct. That is what I did to the BU gen. at home except that I converted to gasoline/Natural gas.
I had to drill one additional hole in the existing carb.
I have sent some e-mails out requesting info on a carb. Then I can get a propane kit from US CARB.USCARB
Marvin

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I bet it would be cheaper,easier and faster to sell your gen and replace it with a multi fuel gen.

romore wrote:
You need a dual fuel carburetor to fit your engine, if available it won't come cheap. After my experience with a dual fuel fork lift which we finally converted to straight propane out of frustration I would recommend leaving it alone unless you have a specific need.

The specific need is to add to the options of my Survival plan.
The conversion I did works great but it is my home back up gen.
Marvin

You need a dual fuel carburetor to fit your engine, if available it won't come cheap. After my experience with a dual fuel fork lift which we finally converted to straight propane out of frustration I would recommend leaving it alone unless you have a specific need.