Hey guys, i just bought a ford falcon 1993 eb from a friend who is going overseas, iv been fixing it up so i can get it roadworthy and sell it off. I've had this idea in my head about ripping the lpg off it and slapping it onto my 94 vr which has 214k on it, runs like a dream. Is it compatabile? i havent had much success finding guides on removing lpg either... i guess i could start at the back of a how to install guide lol. if anyone could point me in the right direction, or if its feasible.
Basically NO......it won't fit plus it's not legal. All work must be done by a licensed gas fitter. It's legal in some states of the USA however.
Most LPG parts are generic so a lot of what is in the Falcon could almost certainly be made to work in a Commodore. The tank won't swap across (a new bracketed APA tank is probably easiest as it will have the full ten year life and bolt straight in - you need backing plates on the mounting points) and you have to replace the LPG lines and hoses anyway. You would need to make or source the brackets for the LPG filler and under bonnet components and hoses and figure out the wiring. As long as it meets the AS/NZ 1425 standard (local tech college or ~$130 for a copy) and is signed off by a licensed installer it will be OK. While strictly speaking you are not meant to remove the components either, shut off the service valve at the tank and run the LPG out of the lines by running the engine and it's pretty straightforward and safe to remove the system. Is it worth doing? That's a different question.
Thanks for the help, ... The hoses and lines aren't reusable? Seems likes there's the core units i can use but they ain't going to bolt on... I've got access to the standards and cnc machines at tafe... hmmm, if i end up doing it i'll write a post, or else nag about all the problems i come across... out of curiosity, what do you have to study to be licensed to install these bad boys? How longs the course
Nope, can't reuse the lines. It's in the standard. A mechanic or plumbing licence and a three day course but you need to have an accredited workshop sign off on it (plate it) so it doesn't make a whole lot of difference if you're careful and comply with the standard. If you screw up while installing it at home, it's likely only you or yours that gets hurt - the workshop takes resposibility for ensuring it meets the standard after that. You might want to talk with whoever is going to be signing it off before fitting anything as they may want to see some things before they are finished, do things a particular way or do some things themselves.
