HOW TO MODIFY YOUR CAR TO RUN ON ALCOHOL FUEL: GUIDELINES FOR CONVERTING GASOLING ENGINES WITH SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIR-COOLED VOLKSWAGENS

It is simple to run an engine on alcohol, but doing it right is more complex. In converting an engine, it is important to obtain good fuel economy and driveability while minimizing exhaust emissions and engine wear. This manual describes significant properties of alcohol and explains the engine changes which must consequently be made, as well as providing step-by-step instructions. Engine modification procedures are presented for the amateur and professional mechanic. Conversion involves modifying the carburetor, intake manifold, and ignition system; installing a cold starting system; and raising the compression ratio. If one can tune up an engine, overhaul a carburetor, replace a cylinder head, and follow directions carefully, he is well qualified to convert his car to run on alcohol. The process will take three or four days, and the cost to the do-it-yourselfer will be $250 to $300. the do-it-yourselfer will be $250 to $300.

• Corporate Authors:

  Lippman (Roger)

  Seattle, WA  United States  8204
• Authors:
  • Lippman, R
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 34 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Carburetors; Gasoline engines; Intake valves; Manifolds; Manuals; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion
• Old TRIS Terms: Alkaloids; Automobile engines; Intake systems
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451636
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOE/RO/00501-T1
• Contract Numbers: FG06-80R000501
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:12PM