[Tigers] NPC- No Tiger content -- Natural gas conversions

[Steve Laifman]

Lynn,

As I recall, diesel engines use the fuel that also provides 
lubrication.  The direct injection 6 cyl. Mercedes 300SL GAS fuel pump 
was of a a very special design.  While it "looked" like a 6 cyl. diesel  
pump, it was sealed and lubricated to pump gas.  And very expensive, 
running $1200 rebuild in 1960's.

I am not sure how your diesel engine is lubricated, but it is a 
consideration.

Steve

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Lynn Wall wrote:
> Has anyone on the list explored the purchase and self-installation of a
> natural gas conversion kit on a Diesel truck?
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> Any contacts/info would be appreciated.
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> I know I can pay to have one installed but they seem pretty pricey and the
> break-even seems pretty far out.  I have a natural gas filling station by my
> house and have grown weary of watching large vehicles fill up for $20.00
> while my truck is about $75.00.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Lynn