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Old 12-21-2007, 10:32 PM   #9 (permalink)
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grab a spare bottle for a grill, then get an adjustable regulator from Ace harware (in the propane grill accesories isle) they have a heater buddy brand one that goes from 0-40psi. Then hook it to a good 0-15psi gauge and adjust the regulator for 1.5psi or thereabouts (experiment) Then run a line to the air filter and be careful if you're afraid of it getting left on by an ooops moment add an electric solenoid and a pressure switch so that it will only come on with 2-3psi of boost pressure (or whatever setting you choose)

You'll have to tinker a bit and experiment, but you can get good results just by being resourceful. BTW, a normal grill regulator is 1/2psi and doesn't really put out enough to be worth while.

Any more question, feel free to ask.

A price breakdown is as follows:
Regulator $40
gauge $25
Hoses $15
Bottle $free if you have it around

If you want to add a solenoid for mounting the tank outside the truck (my way was with it sitting in the passenger floorboard while I experimented) then add to the cost

Air solenoid $20
pressure switch $15

So there you have it, a good setup for less than the cost of a full tank of fuel that should net you around 2-3 mpg depending on your setup of course.

George
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