...............I need several 2nd. opinion(s) ......In the garage portion of my 40x40 bldg. i have a 77 f250, 4x4 , it has had : a completely rebuilt 6.6 liter(400 cu. in.) engine with about 3k miles , a rebuilt xfer case that I installed a bearing and seal kit into , all new ujoints , complete brake overhaul , new mc and vacuum cannister , new front brake lines . And, I have just finished a power steering modification that updates the old ford factory tractor style ps with the addition of a 78-79, hd ps sector box for a 4x4. To do this I had to pull all the left front qtr. panel, inner panel and the cross member panel which contains the radiator . I've probably got around 11k invested not counting my labor . I love old ford trucks!! I list all this info so you'll will have a feel for my attachment to this truck . OK.....when the mechanic rebuilt the engine we put 9:1 flattop pistons in and worked the heads completely . The mechinist thinks its around 10.25:1 CPR . It runs Very well for a "farm truck and gets... :waa: :waa: around 8 mpg , OUCH . So, I've been mulling over the idea of adding a Propane Fuel System , which would be ideal for an engine that has a 10.25:1 CPR . Clean burn , but at a 10% loss of overall Hp and Torque . The Propane folks informed me that I have to take it to Dallas, Tx to a company that does these type conversions . The quote is around 1500 which includes a 100 gallon tank . My other option would be to find an older truck with a complete propane system and salvage as many parts as possible and update\replace whatever is not working . Of course I could refill the 100 gallon tank on the truck with Propane from my 500 gallon Home tank (no road tax-farm use
)...which would mitigate the fuel cost somewhat.....I need some feedback here on what you'll think about my idea....Please be objective as you can't hurt my feelings , fordy...
