LPG Conversion for 240 generation successful?

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Has anyone heard of a successful conversion of a 240 generation Volvo to LPG? My 1979 Volvo is a GT242 like one of these shown here:

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The Australian government bodies will subsidise the full cost of these fuel (LPG) conversions. My understanding is that a special hose/converter will be necessary and possible and petrol/gas mixture??

Any suggestions most welcome.

Paul

James Sweet · Accepted Answer

Sure, lots of people have done it. I've never seen a LPG Volvo here in the US but apparently it's quite common in Europe.

M-gineering · Answer

You'll need a tank (60L, fills the room between the wheelwells), a pressure regulator connected to the cooling system and an air-gas mixer fitted to the inletmanifold. Unless you go high tech and find a liquid gas injection system. Should work fine, if it is worth it depends on the number of filling stations and the economics. A 60l tank fills to 80%, fuelconsumption is up 10% so you'll be filling up quite a lot. One of the reasons (politicians were another, and you're not supposed to park an LPG car in a multy story parking) lpg is becoming rare over here

John Robertson · Answer

You will increase the weight of the car some what while decreasing the trunk oot area .you will need to up grade your rear springs to cope with the extra weight .A larger tank is possible and LPG is available any where .You will need colder plugs as well as making sure your ignition leads are up to standard as LPG causes more shorts if the leads are poor .Make sure you dont get any conversion that has an open air filter under the bonnet hood as the hot air ruins an already less powerful engine .Cool air is important .You will lose around 15 % of your power and will need to make sure your cooling is up to par as gas runs hotter .Make sure you dont back fire as you will ruin your exhaust system quickly .GOOD PLUGS LEADS AND AIR FILTER .Enjoy the savings I did for over 25 years .But due to poor mechanics had to learn to fix things my self .Gas is safe if done correctly but there are some real dangerous conversions out there .Check where the cabbies get their work done .Duel fuel is ...

John Robertson · Answer

Give Lance a ring he's a great guy ,he's the chap in the photo next to one of his many Volvos .

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