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Bedlam wrote:
I've looked at propane conversions on engines. Refueling is less convenient with LPG tanks and fuel energy is less resulting in higher consumption, but having a cleaner running engine and fuel that does not deteriorate in the system so quickly when sitting does have its benefits.

I converted my 10,000 watt home backup generator to Propane/NG using US Carb's dedicated kit. Now I know they're in the business of selling kits, but they say the less fuel energy thing is a myth. Well the BTU per fuel is fact, but it doesn't necessarily equate to lower generator output or higher fuel consumption. They claim that the fuel usage is pretty much 1:1 when considering gasoline vs. propane. The reduction in energy is hypothetical and assumes that the gasoline is burning 100% efficiently, which it rarely does.

I used their dedicated kit, which requires a no-turning-back modification to the carb but I also have a spare, unmolested carb that I can put back on if I ever want to use gasoline. I don't see it happening though, propane burns so much cleaner with no smell.

All that being said, the generator is connected to a 1,000 gallon propane tank so swapping cylinders isn't an issue. I could see it being a pain in the butt if I were using 20 lb. (4.7 gallon) cylinders. That's half the size of the gasoline tank that was on it.