Improvement of Carburated Type Engine Trainer with Auto LPG Conversion Kit

Authors: Rogelio Jr. D. Bacos, Paul John C. Tero, and Danielito R. Escaño

Abstract: The conversion of an existing engine becomes more popular nowadays. A fundamental knowledge of the carbureted type engine must help to develop and to upgrade its components into a new one. Auto LPG or commonly known as Auto gas is now used as an alternative for the internal combustion of the engine. The design project served as a simulator designed for automotive students to effectively understand and expeditiously learn about the modernization of a technology that arise in the country. The development and improvement of carbureted type engine trainer to Auto LPG was constructed using the following methods: canvassing and purchasing; reconditioning the engine; installation of the components; checking the project design; final testing and evaluation. The existing design project was added using an angular bar that serve as frame for the LPG tank and gasoline tank. The LPG tank together with the battery was mounted in 42” x 6” x ¼” while the gasoline tank which was made up of fabricated Freon tank was mounted in 30” x 8” x 1/4”. The acrylic glass which was mounted in front of the engine was drilled for the indicators to be installed but same dimension was used. The project focused mainly on the observation of the conversion of the existing engine, its system, familiarization, and basic troubleshooting. Different activities were provided to allow students to easily familiarize and to easily capture the systems main purpose. The existing engine was rewired to properly run the engine in its good condition. All needed information regarding to the conversion has a big impact to the success of the project. The project proved to be more effective in providing knowledge about the conversion of Auto LPG, its principles and components to automotive students. It will open new opportunities for students in enhancing their skills in converting and by conducting actual activities provided on the trainer and familiarizing basic components of the system. The project development had an initial cost of Php. 31,328.00.

Keywords: LPG, Conversion Kit