Engine: 2.1 Carb B21A: - propane conversion?

palmerd1603 · Aug 8th, 2014, 20:37

This is just a quick inquiry as to if anyone has converted the old b21a engine over to propane? I live in Arizona, USA and the vehicle I have is a 1982 volvo 245 that was built in Canada. I have had a bit of a bother trying to figure out this vapor lock issue I have for my heat and I was thinking why not propane? Anyone done this ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
David

classicswede · Aug 8th, 2014, 22:31

Very easy to do. Simple plate mixer on the carb and OMVL R90 reducer and carb switch. Tank wise options are not so good in the US as you are supposed to have a purge valve for filling.

Plugs, HT leads and cap/rotor arm need to be kept in perfect condition and replaced more often at around 10-20,000 miles

volvoid · Aug 9th, 2014, 06:51

Worthington in USA make nice aluminium tanks for forklifts, they have plenty of bosses for purge valves etc, used for hot air balloons

Aug 8th, 2014, 20:37	#1
palmerd1603 New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2014 13:27 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Prescott, Arizona	propane conversion? This is just a quick inquiry as to if anyone has converted the old b21a engine over to propane? I live in Arizona, USA and the vehicle I have is a 1982 volvo 245 that was built in Canada. I have had a bit of a bother trying to figure out this vapor lock issue I have for my heat and I was thinking why not propane? Anyone done this ? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. David

Aug 8th, 2014, 22:31	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Very easy to do. Simple plate mixer on the carb and OMVL R90 reducer and carb switch. Tank wise options are not so good in the US as you are supposed to have a purge valve for filling. Plugs, HT leads and cap/rotor arm need to be kept in perfect condition and replaced more often at around 10-20,000 miles __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 9th, 2014, 06:51	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Worthington in USA make nice aluminium tanks for forklifts, they have plenty of bosses for purge valves etc, used for hot air balloons

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