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Old 11-28-2009, 08:25 AM   #9 (permalink)
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The propane conversion that one of my old bosses did was on a Dodge D50, which used a Mitsubishi engine mated to a 5 speed transmission. The Japanese 4 cylinder small truck engines are commonly found in forklifts, as well, so the parts are openly interchangeable.

His "cold start" mechanism" was just an electric heater coil in the intake, I believe. It may have also heated the vaporizer, not entirely sure. Been nearly 7 years since I worked for him, and it wasn't a long employment.
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