Propane conversion of the Atomic 4

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  • BunnyPlanet169
    Afourian MVP, Professor Emeritus
    • May 2010
    • 967

    #31
    For what it's worth, and at the risk of baiting

    I've never done it, have no experience, and it'll probably kill you and blow up your boat - don't try it at home, kids.



    The engineer in me thinks it looks like nearly a bolt-on. Technical discussion begins on pg 14. SAE flange sizes almost certainly match the A4. Use a regulator that uses engine coolant (heat) for maintaining vaporization.

    Likely no UL marine listing, but UL listing for other stationary equipment. Follow NFPA 52 (found online) for installation.

    Model CA55 Carb is less than $200 on eBay. Model J regulator another $65. Add plumbing and accessories, maybe another $100....

    All this is, like I said, with zero benefit of actual experience.

    I'm curious however... Why would you want to? Is there a benefit? You're not going to run your boat indoors like a fork truck....
    Jeff

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