[Gasification] converting small truck to wood gas

[Jeff Davis]

Dear Howard,

I think the Mother Earth News plans are back in print so you may want to check 
that out.


Best wishes,

Jeff




On Tuesday 29 May 2007 3:02 pm, howard boldt wrote:
> Hi. Just joined. Hope to browse archives soon. Main question at this time:
> Is someone doing reliable wood gasification conversion, or can give me
> reliable DIY plans? Have 87 Nissan pickup, 4 cyl. Like to keep the gasoline
> option, but I'm getting killed at the pumps (like everyone), so burning
> wood when possible would be nice. Live on a farm. Lots of wood, various
> species. Pickup has fiberglass canopy over box - may be suitable to house
> fuel, burner, etc. I'm told a reliable method of removing excessive carbon
> from the woodgas now exists (something akin to new vacum cleaner
> technology). Good, as I don't want to take apart my engine too often (never
> would be nice). I'm welder/metal fabricator, so one possiblity is a trade.
> For a good design/know how, I can provide tools and shop and skills. We
> could each build a wood gasified vehicle. I can provide room and board free
> while you are here. I live near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. As said,
> getting reliable plans is a good second option. Thanks, H end