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Propane injection systems are available in the UK. Coantact Alisport - based in the Forest of Dean. Have a look at the March edition of Land Rover Owner - page 127 I think.
I only know brief details but here they are -
System is activated at 4 psi of boost.
It is progressive, more boost - more propane.
There is a switch on the dash so you can run with the system on or off.
These parameters are adjustable so the system can be set to suit the characteritics of the particular engine.
The article related to a 300TDI ( Jerry whatsit of the TV prog Salvage Squad ) who now writes for LRO. He was highly delighted with the system.
The crucial thing is where to mount the tank and how and where to fill it.
Jerry said in the article that he has a standard propane bottle in a steel box in the load area. Well I don't think I would have admitted that in public. Legally any fuel used attracts V.E.D. - no that's not an unpleasant condition - it is Vehicle Excise Duty - Tax ( mind you any tax is unpleasant !)
If you go down this route you need forms from the Revenue and you should declare usage.
The other question about an internal tank is - insurance. I would have thought this would have worried the insurance company.
Obviously if you use a proper vehicle tank mounted externally and buy LPG from a "pump" then you have no worries - it will be a lot more expensive than the propane cylinder !
Food for thought.
Regards Gareth Jones. '97 1-HDFT
I only know brief details but here they are -
System is activated at 4 psi of boost.
It is progressive, more boost - more propane.
There is a switch on the dash so you can run with the system on or off.
These parameters are adjustable so the system can be set to suit the characteritics of the particular engine.
The article related to a 300TDI ( Jerry whatsit of the TV prog Salvage Squad ) who now writes for LRO. He was highly delighted with the system.
The crucial thing is where to mount the tank and how and where to fill it.
Jerry said in the article that he has a standard propane bottle in a steel box in the load area. Well I don't think I would have admitted that in public. Legally any fuel used attracts V.E.D. - no that's not an unpleasant condition - it is Vehicle Excise Duty - Tax ( mind you any tax is unpleasant !)
If you go down this route you need forms from the Revenue and you should declare usage.
The other question about an internal tank is - insurance. I would have thought this would have worried the insurance company.
Obviously if you use a proper vehicle tank mounted externally and buy LPG from a "pump" then you have no worries - it will be a lot more expensive than the propane cylinder !
Food for thought.
Regards Gareth Jones. '97 1-HDFT