Propane questions

Yeah, this sounds like a two person minimum. I've cut the lean/rich all the way down as low as it will go and tried. I might try the choke if i can find someone around that can lend a hand. Would the lock-off be letting more fuel than necessary through? Is that a possibility or is it on/off and that's it?
 
First, for clarity sake, please don't edit former posts with new info, it confuses the issue. ( trying to help keep it simple)

How is/are you tank(s) mounted ? you do know they have to be in a certain position to draw liquid to the regulator, correct ?

This could be part of the issue if you are only drawing vapor from the tank.

the tank is FULL right ? All fittings tight and sealed, no double gasket on the tank to hose connection ?

You are using lift truck tanks and not LP cyls for a grill right ?

Not trying to be an ass, I run into this stuff everyday ( yesterday I drove 45 miles to tell a customer his fuel tank was EMPTY, and charged him labor and mileage! He was not happy, and I don't work for free )

I run into tanks not positioned correctly, IF the truck runs at all, it runs poorly, and again they get mad ( it's not my fault, there is a reason there is a PIN that fits into ONE spot in the tank ! )

the regulator, is it new or used ? any possibility it could have a leaking diaphragm ? rebuild kits are fairly cheap, and not to tough to do. a used regulator may have a build up of "propalyne" a tar like substance that is present in the gas and leaves a deposit in the regulator, causing parts to stick and clog.
 
And to answer your question about the lock off, yes on/off and filter, that is is, takes very little vacuum to get it to open if it is working properly.
 
Blkvoodoo said:
First, for clarity sake, please don't edit former posts with new info, it confuses the issue. ( trying to help keep it simple)

How is/are you tank(s) mounted ? you do know they have to be in a certain position to draw liquid to the regulator, correct ? -My tanks are mounted horizontal with metal forklift tank mounts. I made sure the pin is in the correct position. There seems to be no problem getting liquid fuel to the vaporizer.

This could be part of the issue if you are only drawing vapor from the tank.

the tank is FULL right ? All fittings tight and sealed, no double gasket on the tank to hose connection ? - The tanks were filled and never touched again till now. I have 4 full tanks as of right now. No leaks detected and no double gaskets.

You are using lift truck tanks and not LP cyls for a grill right ? - I am using 8 gallon (33.3 lbs) tanks from forklifts. One even has a sticker on it of a forklift.

Not trying to be an ass, I run into this stuff everyday ( yesterday I drove 45 miles to tell a customer his fuel tank was EMPTY, and charged him labor and mileage! He was not happy, and I don't work for free ) - You ought to.

I run into tanks not positioned correctly, IF the truck runs at all, it runs poorly, and again they get mad ( it's not my fault, there is a reason there is a PIN that fits into ONE spot in the tank ! ) - The pin is in the hole and as far as I know is correct. At least that was the way it was shown to me by someone who runs propane on their rig.

the regulator, is it new or used ? any possibility it could have a leaking diaphragm ? rebuild kits are fairly cheap, and not to tough to do. a used regulator may have a build up of "propalyne" a tar like substance that is present in the gas and leaves a deposit in the regulator, causing parts to stick and clog.
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- the regulator is used but gone through by me. everything checked out. I also rebuilt the mixer and the vaporizer. all diaphragms are brand new.
 
I got sick of guessing and I ponied up some Christmas money and bought a brand damn new throttle plate from Summit. Slapped it on today and it didn't do shit. It still coughs on the very first crank and nothing thereafter. I've heard a few different ideas and one was the compression. I would check it but two things got me thinking before I do. First, I know other 360s that run propane. Second, the engine has literally 60,000 miles on it and thirdly (just of this), the damn thing ran on it for 10 minutes without a hitch.

It's got to be something retarded and I think staring at it for days has done me no good. I might just have to lay off of it for awhile and come back later with fresh eyes. Any other ideas are welcome. If you're aorund Waynesville/Crabtree let me know. I could use the help.
 
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