Mike94ZLT1

I'm looking at picking up another work van, a 2012 E150 (yeah yeah I know) with the 5.4 in it. I found one I really like for what I think is a screaming deal. It's so cheap because it was converted to run on propane. How expensive and how much of a pain in the *** will it be to rip all the propane stuff out, and switch it back to regular fuel?

beaker80

Is it "Dedicated" propane or "Dual-Fuel" (propane/gasoline)? If it's dual then it will run on gasoline. There will be a switch to select gasoline/propane/auto. Just switch it to gasoline and leave it there. Or you can remove the propane equipment (observing all safety regulations for your state). You might have to have it professionally removed.

If it's "Dedicated" then you've got a bit more work. It would be best to find out who did the conversion and what equipment was altered.

PerryB

Getting the LPG equipment out shouldn't be a big deal. You'll have the tank(s), liquid / vapor converter and carburetor to remove. I'm curious as to how the original fuel system was disabled, and how long it's been ( old gas, varnish etc.). Obviously the fuel pump would have to be shut off, and I'd assume the injectors were disabled somehow. I don't think you'd want them running with a dry fuel system. Considering the complexity of disabling the OEM fuel system, I doubt its a dual fuel. Back in the 80's I installed several conversions, both dual fuel and dedicated systems, but they were all carbureted engines and fairly simple jobs. I wonder why the van was converted? Propane is relatively expensive today. Back when I was doing it, propane was 40 cents and gasoline was $1.