Pro Pane! ?????

CHOP SHOP · Mar 27, 2010

I have some questions for those running propane on V8s.

Whats the skinny on tanks/bottles? horizontal or verticle or both? Are 7 gallon tanks any skinnier than a ten or just shorter?

Any links to hookup info?

blah blah, Im new to propane and am running it on the buggy, what do I need to know? school me!

Nuzzy · Mar 27, 2010

I'm 98% sure 7 gal tanks are just shorter. Both fit the same clamps.

zukkev · Mar 27, 2010

Yup, just shorter...same diameter; If you have the room, go 10's....been wheelin' with a guy who ran both his 7's out...had to run home and steal the tank from the BBQ to get him out!:haha:

Ty. · Mar 27, 2010

7 are the same diameter. It doesn't matter horizontal or vert. I run mine horizontaly behind my seats side to side. Make sure you keep the hole down so the vent is on top. I think all forklift carriers have a pin sticking up to align into that hole to make sure the tank doesn't rotate, and the vent is on top. One 10 gal. tank last me about ten hrs. tops, and I'm only running a V-6.

ain'tstuckjustresting · Mar 27, 2010

Hey, I have a horz. tank out of a motorhome laying next to the shop you can have. Might be a lil' big though!

Ty. · Mar 27, 2010

ain'tstuckjustresting said:
Hey, I have a horz. tank out of a motorhome laying next to the shop you can have. Might be a lil' big though!

I think forklift tanks are built a lot stronger.

CHOP SHOP · Mar 27, 2010

So I can run these tanks either horizontal or vertical and be just fine???

I would like to stand them up, I think.

zukkev · Mar 27, 2010

You need the right valves in them to run em vertical...same theory with tryin to run the verts horizontal---they'll ice up...

mark · Mar 27, 2010

The "standard" removable forklift tank is designed for horizontal or vertical operation, so your good either way.

If your looking for a hard-mount tank, be wary of what you find used. Propane for a vehicle requires liquid draw, a typical "RV" tank will usually only have vapor draw. Same with BBQ tanks, but they can be "made" to work in a pinch by mounting them upside down. You take a risk of freezing them, but it will work.

ain'tstuckjustresting · Mar 27, 2010

Pretty sure the tank I have has both vapor and liquid ports. I think they are tagged..............

traildemon · Mar 27, 2010

Hey Brad if you need a kit my old man has an f250 over at his house w dual ten gallon tanks and everything you will need go talk to him or Josh they will hook ya up :awesomework:

dirtygoat · Mar 27, 2010

Like everyone else has already said, you can run them both ways...

The dia is the same, 10 is just taller...

You know where I'm at if you want to check my system out... Just give me a call... But, all in all, it's crazy simple...

jeffroadams · Mar 29, 2010

zukkev said:
Yup, just shorter...same diameter; If you have the room, go 10's....been wheelin' with a guy who ran both his 7's out...had to run home and steal the tank from the BBQ to get him out!:haha:

How does that work since a bbq has a tank that supplies vapor whereas a motor requires a tank that supplies liquid propane. You sure he wasn't pulling your leg

bigdog165511 · Mar 29, 2010

The tank suplies liquied to the vaverizor then the engine
coolent runs thrue the vaperizor raises the temp of the piqued propane
it turns into a vaper goes to engine
you can run forklift tanks any way you want
I wouldent go back to gas if someone payed me:awesomework:

jeffroadams · Mar 29, 2010

bigdog165511 said:
The tank suplies liquied to the vaverizor then the engine
coolent runs thrue the vaperizor raises the temp of the piqued propane
it turns into a vaper goes to engine
you can run forklift tanks any way you want
I wouldent go back to gas if someone payed me:awesomework:

If you used at minimum semi-complete sentences and stopped typing with a handful of crayons we might better understand your ebonics

ain'tstuckjustresting · Mar 29, 2010

Jesus, Who crawled up your ass tonight Jeff?
In a mood to break balls?

jeffroadams · Mar 29, 2010

I just can't stand it when people take the effort to reply, but don't take the effort to make sense out of their reply

ain'tstuckjustresting · Mar 29, 2010

I'll buy that!:awesomework:

bigdog165511 · Mar 29, 2010

jeffroadams said:
If you used at minimum semi-complete sentences and stopped typing with a handful of crayons we might better understand your ebonics

Sorry I phones sausage fingers and small text don't work good together:fawkdancesmiley:

Roccrawler · Mar 29, 2010

CHOP SHOP said:
I have some questions for those running propane on V8s.

Whats the skinny on tanks/bottles? horizontal or verticle or both? Are 7 gallon tanks any skinnier than a ten or just shorter?

Any links to hookup info?

blah blah, Im new to propane and am running it on the buggy, what do I need to know? school me!

:looser: