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*iceman7329* · 08-23-2005, 10:42 PM

With the high gas prices I wanted to know if there was any liquid that would burn easly, sort like gas, but something else. Im 16 and have lots of time and Im working on making my lawn mower run on something other than gas. Thanks.

milehightoyz · 08-23-2005, 10:54 PM

get a push mower

*iceman7329* · 08-23-2005, 10:56 PM

I want to make it run on something other than gas, its a push mower.

*1FaastC10* · 08-23-2005, 11:24 PM

get one with out an engine, with the rotating blades. gas is expensive, @$$ is cheap.

*iceman7329* · 08-24-2005, 12:32 AM

:luv: :nut:

:b2: 1FaastC10

*1FaastC10* · 08-24-2005, 01:06 AM

offerend a valid solution. typical kid though, afraid of a little work.

*iceman7329* · 08-24-2005, 01:13 AM

I know, I was bored when I did that. And no Im not a typical kid, Im not afraid of a little work, Im redoing my 87 GMC that I got for $200. I have pulled the tranny and rebuilt it and reinstalled it my self. Now im replacing the engine, myself. Im painting it myself also, Im doing all the work, needs lots of it too. Just so you dont think Im a lazy ass kid, cause Im not, and I cut the grass twice a week.

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2005, 08:35 AM

iceman7329 you missed the point that milehightoyz was trying to make. When he said "push mower" he meant "get one with out an engine, with the rotating blades." like 1FaastC10 mentioned. The point was if you "really" want to save gas then use a mower that doesn't require gas at all.

To answer your question, there are fuel alternatives for gas motors, but in most cases they aren't going to be cheaper than gas unless bought a in large quanity....

Turbo85GMC · 08-24-2005, 09:42 AM

Go Bio-Diesel! Get a diesel engine out of a VW, and they sell kits that will convert the engine to run on vegetable oil. Stop by your local fast food place and they will be happy to let you take their old fry oil (instead of them having to pay for disposal).

*iceman7329* · 08-24-2005, 12:11 PM

I have three acers of grass, i that kind of mower would take to long.

SSC's76 · 08-24-2005, 02:52 PM

Lawn mower you say. Lawn mowers are a good test base for concoctions. You can run a 75 : 25 mix of gasoline and diesel in a mower engine and it lasts twice as long as a tank of regular gasoline. The down side besides the price of diesel fuel is you can only run full throttle or it will ping like a mofo. I had a friend who had a little tiller that he rigged up to run off a propane torch bottle. I havent the slightest clue how he got it to run without a converter.

STEVE A WILBURN · 08-24-2005, 03:29 PM

Go Get Them Iceman. Keep Working On That Mower. That What It Takes Guts

SmittySmith · 08-24-2005, 05:06 PM

Iceman... Maybe you should check into getting/building one of these:
http://www.revenoor.com

Downside to most alternative fuels is finding them on the road when you go somewhere. Gasoline even though sky high is available everywhere you go.

However the above link may provide you some thoughts about fueling your lawn mower, or providing a beverage for when you're finished.

Best of luck to you, Thomas Edison was 16 once too and look what he came up with... His method was to keep trying stuff, even though most of it did not work out...

Regards, Smitty

Prerunner1982 · 08-24-2005, 05:18 PM

lawn mower? dont need gas or to bust your @$$.... get goats...

short chevy · 08-24-2005, 06:45 PM

try potatoes they did in the old days

us111 · 08-24-2005, 07:33 PM

I have family back in kentucky that make stuff ya could fly a jet on! lol
but to be serious it's great to see someone young use there brain for something,keep after it,you never know what you may come up with...i have seen motor's run off what we used to call drip gas off of gas well's.good luck,,never give up..

08-23-2005, 10:42 PM	#1
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Gas Prices With the high gas prices I wanted to know if there was any liquid that would burn easly, sort like gas, but something else. Im 16 and have lots of time and Im working on making my lawn mower run on something other than gas. Thanks.

08-24-2005, 12:32 AM	#5
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	:luv: :nut: :b2: 1FaastC10 Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-24-2005 at 08:31 AM. Reason: Be nice!

08-24-2005, 08:35 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	iceman7329 you missed the point that milehightoyz was trying to make. When he said "push mower" he meant "get one with out an engine, with the rotating blades." like 1FaastC10 mentioned. The point was if you "really" want to save gas then use a mower that doesn't require gas at all. To answer your question, there are fuel alternatives for gas motors, but in most cases they aren't going to be cheaper than gas unless bought a in large quanity.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-24-2005, 09:42 AM	#9
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Go Bio-Diesel! Get a diesel engine out of a VW, and they sell kits that will convert the engine to run on vegetable oil. Stop by your local fast food place and they will be happy to let you take their old fry oil (instead of them having to pay for disposal). __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

08-24-2005, 02:52 PM	#11
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Lawn mower you say. Lawn mowers are a good test base for concoctions. You can run a 75 : 25 mix of gasoline and diesel in a mower engine and it lasts twice as long as a tank of regular gasoline. The down side besides the price of diesel fuel is you can only run full throttle or it will ping like a mofo. I had a friend who had a little tiller that he rigged up to run off a propane torch bottle. I havent the slightest clue how he got it to run without a converter. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

08-23-2005, 10:54 PM	#2
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	get a push mower

08-23-2005, 10:56 PM	#3
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	I want to make it run on something other than gas, its a push mower.

08-23-2005, 11:24 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	get one with out an engine, with the rotating blades. gas is expensive, @$$ is cheap.

08-24-2005, 01:06 AM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	offerend a valid solution. typical kid though, afraid of a little work.

08-24-2005, 01:13 AM	#7
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	I know, I was bored when I did that. And no Im not a typical kid, Im not afraid of a little work, Im redoing my 87 GMC that I got for $200. I have pulled the tranny and rebuilt it and reinstalled it my self. Now im replacing the engine, myself. Im painting it myself also, Im doing all the work, needs lots of it too. Just so you dont think Im a lazy ass kid, cause Im not, and I cut the grass twice a week.

08-24-2005, 12:11 PM	#10
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	I have three acers of grass, i that kind of mower would take to long.

08-24-2005, 03:29 PM	#12
STEVE A WILBURN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TONEY ALA Posts: 307	Go Get Them Iceman. Keep Working On That Mower. That What It Takes Guts __________________ JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.

08-24-2005, 05:06 PM	#13
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Iceman... Maybe you should check into getting/building one of these: http://www.revenoor.com Downside to most alternative fuels is finding them on the road when you go somewhere. Gasoline even though sky high is available everywhere you go. However the above link may provide you some thoughts about fueling your lawn mower, or providing a beverage for when you're finished. Best of luck to you, Thomas Edison was 16 once too and look what he came up with... His method was to keep trying stuff, even though most of it did not work out... Regards, Smitty

08-24-2005, 05:18 PM	#14
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	lawn mower? dont need gas or to bust your @$$.... get goats... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-24-2005, 06:45 PM	#15
short chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 20	try potatoes they did in the old days



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08-24-2005, 07:33 PM	#16
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	gas I have family back in kentucky that make stuff ya could fly a jet on! lol but to be serious it's great to see someone young use there brain for something,keep after it,you never know what you may come up with...i have seen motor's run off what we used to call drip gas off of gas well's.good luck,,never give up..

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