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Propane conversion.

jaseihc

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Thinking of converting my 9.8 Tohatsu to run on propane.Thinking it will solve the E10 gas problems.
Has anyone done this or have any thoughts they would like to share.
Thanks.
 
LP conversion will work OK on any 4-stroke gas engine. Results in about 10% efficiency loss, but given the low cost of propane, coupled with cleaner burning, and it is usually a good trade-off, as long as the fuel is readily available. I have had 2 full-sized vans running on LP, and was satisfied with both.

There are commercially-available 3 and 5 hp versions of LP-fueled outboards right now.
 
Thanks Paul.
When you say "10% efficiency loss" do you mean in HP or amount of fuel used.Do you sell these conversion kits?
 
Make sure they understand you are talking about 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled small engines. Emphasize 4-stroke.
 
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