how to convert a gas generator to natural gas - How to convert a generator to propane

how to convert a gas generator to natural gas. How To Convert your gasoline generator to propane from gasoline How to convert generator to natural gas for hurricane power easily and inexpensively. Step by Step no nonsense walkthrough of how we did it in 30 minutes for 30 bucks! Stop using gasoline and convert to propane or natural gas. In the event of a long term power outage you will be glad you did! Prepare for a long term power outage. Generator for grid down make generator work on propane.
If you need to know how to convert a generator to propane check us out and Get a Handle on things
This is a Champion generator conversion to propane intended to provide you with a grid down power source. If you have a champion generator conversion to propane you will have cheap reliable grid down power. This works as a Predator generator propane conversion as well as any portable generator propane conversion.
If you are a fan of Harbor Freight, this is an excellent way to perform a Predator Generator Propane Conversion !
Propane doesn't "go bad" like gasoline does so you will have a generator that will start and run when you need it if you make this simple conversion to a common and inexpensive gasoline generator.
This conversion was done with a $30 eBay Tri-Fuel conversion kit.
The installation took about 30 minutes. This is the best grid down power investment you could make for this little amount of money if you want to convert a gasoline generator to propane or natural gas.
You can buy a conversion kit like this on eBay by searching for - "New 170F Dual Fuel Carburetor GX200 LPG Conversion Kit for Generator Propane USA"
If you don't have an adjustable regulator on hand like we did, you can get one of these on eBay as well by searching for - "Propane Regulator High pressure LPG BBq gas burner stove fryer with 4 ft hose"
Get a Handle on Things !
Remember to consider a Predator Generator Propane conversion as well if you are a fan of Harbor Freight !
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The EXACT model that I used on this video is no longer available (2020 messed up a lot of things like that) Here are similar units that should work for most generic generators like you see in this video
Cut and paste this link for a dual fuel carburetor
www.ebay.com/itm/170F-New-Dua...
Cut and paste this link for a carburetor that say it will let you do propane AND Nat Gas
www.ebay.com/itm/dual-fuel-ca...
Stay safe and stay healthy,
-Shane

[@michael-johnschmid8738]

Thank you for the great video, very detailed and informative!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timtran7338]

Back I bought this one! Hopefully it will work for me

[@rubbrg1134]

This is the most well explained method from all I've searched about this generator thing. Thank you.

[@joshuafrantz217]

Omg! 100X better than the last guy I watched convert to natural gas !

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you VERY much for the comment!! -Shane

[@paulpearson6669]

Unlike most of the tutorial videos on the tube, you completely detail everything from beginning, to COMPLETED run. Excellent.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the view and the comment Paul! That stuff helps the channel a bunch and THAT helps us to keep putting up more videos to help others! Have a super day! -Shane

[@camposvazquez]

@@AHandleOnThings liked and subscribed... Will this kit work on a small 2000 watt inverter generator? Will the kits carb fit... The generator is a 79cc Yamaha 2000 watt unit

[@DenverLoveless]

No nonsense, just straightforward, detailed instruction. I really appreciate that. Subbed!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks a bunch for the view and the kind words Woodsman! I know how much I hate videos that drone on forever and never get to the point until after 17 ads! I will always try to avoid being THAT guy! Stay safe my friend! -Shane ( A Wisconsin Woodsman)👍

[@loganhahn]

Well spoken. Down to earth & concise. You wasted no ones time with this, great video. I’ll subscribe

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you SOOOO much for the comment and subscription ! Have a SUPER DAY! -shane

[@flylowlevel817]

Stellar step-by-step tutorial. Your effort and time to make this clear and concise is truly appreciated.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Flylow, THANK YOU very much for the excellent comment! We sure appreciate you taking YOUR time to give us a pat on the back! I hope you have a super day! -shane

[@Sheep-Gate-Org]

You made it look so easy that I feel confident in trying it. Thank you

[@fisterhr]

Excellent step by step sir. Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you very much! We try very hard to bring useful information, this video seems to be helping a lot of folks out and that makes the time I out into these worth it to me ! Thanks for the view and the comment! -Shane

[@jhscheppele2448]

Excellent video tutorial, simple to the point no blabbing no crappy electronic music. Just plain information,

[@AHandleOnThings]

We try very hard to keep it "just the facts" As for the music... I'm not sure who likes that music over the top of videos... Im sure there must be someone but Im with you in not being a fan of it! Hope you are having a super 4th of July weekend! -Shane

[@shanesworkshop922]

Another awesome video. I’m subscribed to your channel now and man this info is great. I was totally unaware you could do this so I ordered one of these carbs for my generator. Thanks so much for showing us how it’s done!

[@AHandleOnThings]

We are really glad you are finding the info useful ! You will LOVE the propane generator... really a game changer. Fantastic to not have bad gas and carb cleaning to deal with first when you need to use the generator ! Thanks for the subscribe!

[@georgemoomaw2244]

Great information presented professionally and methodically. Thank you

[@AHandleOnThings]

George, Thank you very much for the comment sir! We do try very hard to get right to the important information and it is always a big deal when someone lets us know we have hit close to the mark! I hope you have an excellent evening -Shane

[@hamisisalum2218]

Thanks brother very informative may almaty bless you

[@AHandleOnThings]

My pleasure

[@boodlehopper]

Your the best Dude you did a first class presentation and future reference video . I'm a 50 year master mechanic and I gave you 100% on your final exam . BRAVO !!

[@AHandleOnThings]

James, WOW, thanks for the comment brother! We endeavor to put out quality videos that are as accurate and "no BS" I cant tell you how much it means to get feedback from folks (both good and bad) It helps us to know where we stand. I hope you had a super Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and healthy. -Shane

[@herbertcharles8606]

Thank you for a great review.

[@MrDanieldennett]

Best how to video ever made. Legend.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Daniel, LOL,.. your comment made my whole week man! I'm so glad you took the time! I hope the video gave you something useful my friend, have a WONDERFUL weekend! Stay safe and healthy -Shane

[@karlirvin5904]

Very informative and a well done video.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Than you sir, we try to keep on task and deliver the information needed. I'm always happy when we are successful at that goal. Have a super day ! -Shane

[@chrisbaker528]

Very informative. Thanks a bunch.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Chris, Thanks a TON for the comment! I hope it helps you decide if this sort of project is for you! After converting one and using it for a few years, I would never be stuck with only a gasoline generator again ! Have a super evening! -Shane

[@gordon295]

Magic !! Thank you for your time :)

[@AHandleOnThings]

Gordon, Thank YOU for taking the time to shoot us a message! I hope the video gives you some ideas! I find my propane generators sit around for long periods of time and then suddenly I need them and they are extremely useful and they go right into service without a bunch of work because the gas hasn't turned to junk! I hope your 4th of July weekend is going well! -Shane

[@nicholasgeorge2424]

Thank you for the excellent video!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Nicholas, Thanks for taking a moment and commenting for us! It is always nice to get feedback from folks who have gotten something of value from our videos! I hope you have a SUPER day! -Shane

[@gregakinson2800]

I am a prepper and have 2 generators but they are both gasoline set up. Obviously not the best in a grid down situation. I store propane and sometimes power is off but Nat. gas is available so this is just what I need! I like your site content available as well. Subscribed now. Thanks so much for the good quality and informative video! Much appreciated! Revision....forget Ebay and spending just $30.00 or even $50.00 dollars unless you get REAL lucky. Will end up grossly overpaying as he mentioned instead. Oh well, I at least learned that it is possible and available. Thanks for that info anyways.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Greg, eBay has definitely been harder to get stuff on lately, keep an eye open for them Watch for them on amazon tho. Here is a link (not affiliated) and search amazon for "Propane conversion kit for gas generators" www.amazon.com/Manual-Choke-Carburetor-Conversion-4-5-5-5KW/dp/B07FFVPL68/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2YISJX8TAM295&dchild=1&keywords=propane+conversion+kit+for+gas+generators&qid=1617757205&sprefix=propane+coversion+%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-5 Good luck and stay safe! -Shane

[@onlyb4you]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thank you SOOOO much for the comment and subscription ! Have a SUPER DAY! -shane

[@fr3dfixit945]

Sir, you are a natural-born teacher! While I was watching, my mother, blind and 89 years old, listened. She has a mechanical background, and said *she* could probably do the conversion! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and demonstrating your expertise.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Wow, thank you! Hard to get a better comment than that one ! Have a super day -Shane

[@hitechbio1820]

From where can I get new carb..?? Please help...tks in advance.

[@xuchun5371]

i see you connected to propane, but how to connect to natural gas ? is it the same procedure except switch to another gas source ?

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@kimberleyoconnell6364]

Also - THANK YOU for this awesome video!

[@dredger9mm]

Very nice. I'm thinkin' this would be handy for my emergency generator to hook up to the house, and we have natural gas. Thank you!

[@AHandleOnThings]

You bet! Have a super weekend! -Shanek

[@mekason3054]

Thanks alot, perfect and simplified explanation❤. You just got a subscriber

[@AHandleOnThings]

mekason Thanks a TON for taking the time to comment! And for the sub also of course! Glad you found what you needed in the video! -Shane

[@raymondrains]

After watching several videos on this subject I still had questions, then I found yours. I watched your video and had no more questions; the installation went perfectly! FYI - I purchased my kit from Amazon for $28.99: Mikatesi GX390 188F Dual Fuel LPG CNG Conversion Carburetor Kit for Honda GX390 188F 4.5KW-5.5KW Gasoline Generator with Manual Choke Gasket Spacer Insulator

[@AHandleOnThings]

Raymond! ATTA BOY!!!!!!!!! I LOVE To hear when folks got their project done smoothly! Thank you SOOOOOOO much for letting us know how your project went! YOu made my day! Have a super weekend! -Shane

[@ebfromwyoming4118]

GREAT VIDEO SIR

[@AHandleOnThings]

EB, Thanks VERY much my friend! It has been very cold up here in Wisconsin for the last few weeks, I envy you being in Florida! Stay safe! -Shane

[@jeremiahhassan4584]

Great video

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks!

[@fisherman070707]

great video thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

Fisherman, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Hope you are having a SUPER long weekend! Stay safe! -Shane

[@Genesis.1-1]

This is a great video. You make it look so easy. My reality is that as you were finishing the video up, I'd still be nutzing around trying to remove the air box. Subscribed.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mr Black, Thanks for the view and the comment! All things mechanical do tend to present themselves to different folks differently! I have done many projects where I SHOULD have stopped at the airbox ! LOL Stay safe and stay healthy my friend! -Shane

[@adolfoponcedeleon5996]

thanks very good. God bless

[@AHandleOnThings]

Adolfo, Thanks a bunch for the view and the comment my friend! We appreciate the feedback! -Shane

[@victorchavez9020]

You are a true American sir

[@AHandleOnThings]

Lol... Thanks Victor Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@JBass33]

One of the best videos I have seen for taking something apart and putting it back together. Too many folks just say, “Well, we put it back together.” And they don’t show how they did it. I got a chuckle when you used an electric drill to start the motor. If the power is off, then you can’t run the drill. I don’t have any battery powered drill so I’ll just have to use the pull cord method. I wish there was some kind of conversion kit to change a pull starter to an electric starter.

[@AHandleOnThings]

James, Thank you VERY much for the view and the comment! I wish they made a simple to install starter kit too! That would be a HUGE benefit! Stay safe! -Shane

[@davejohn255]

I have found that if it doesn't start on the first pull, it needs a tune up (Or bad fuel). I can go ahead and use the electric start on my engines but its just away to brute force a problem as opposed to fixing it. Eventually it won't start with an electric start either. IMHO

[@stoker7211]

Good job with this video. I was hoping to hear you talk about the new (lower) max watt output though.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Great suggestion!

[@arinzelinus582]

Nice

[@MrMjn5000]

nice job...

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks!

[@nathanielstuckey3354]

That's awesome I have a wen gen but my air box hits the regulator and my choke lever set up is different I'm still trying find a way to do this

[@mohammadkhoshsefat5712]

Thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

Welcome

[@joesinakandid528]

"The spring that aggravates you" is there to take the 'slop' out of the governor's speed control adjustments - especially when the little hole wears a little. Since the frequency and quality of the alternating current is dependent upon engine speed it's not just something to aggravate you, but rather is an important component of the governor.

[@AHandleOnThings]

yep

[@nzs316]

I absolutely love your presentation. I just installed my kit and I’m holding back from cutting the hose for this mod. There has to be a solution where we can make a mechanical connection. What a beast to try to start! But, I figured it out. I pressurized the line , purge the air, then shut off the regulator. It takes a few pulls to start it, it’ll run rough, then quickly open the regulator just a hair. It’ll then run nicely. The problem is is that it just takes a whisper of propane otherwise it floods immediately and pull as many times as you want you will not start.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Neil, You are correct about the whisper of propane to start sir! I did eventually go to a air fitting. Not the recommended or "legal" way to do it, but as long as I dont show it on camera... Like everything else I own mechanical tho, it requires a bit o finesse and understanding of its intricacies to make it work. Totally worth it tho! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@nzs316]

@@AHandleOnThings Most appreciated!

[@robertclymer6948]

Thank you for a very detailed and informative video! I was looking more for a natural gas line from meter to generator. Love the propane setup but is easier to go to natural gas and forget about swapping out tanks etc. Went to Ebay did not find a natural gas set up or a tri-gas-propane-natural gas set up.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Robert, Lots of carbs available still depending on your motor. www.amazon.com/Propane-Carburetor-Conversion-Predator-Generator/dp/B08BZ62W5S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2L3M4GQO5WMNV&keywords=tri+fuel+carburetor+for+generator&qid=1685710527&s=automotive&sprefix=tri+fuel+carburator+for+generator%2Cautomotive%2C102&sr=1-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc This link will take you to one on amazon for $60 bucks that works for harbor freight generators. Just try typing "Tri Fuel Carburetor" in your searches. It works better than looking for "nat gas" in your searches. Have a super weekend! -Shane

[@robertclymer6948]

@@AHandleOnThings Thank you so very much!!! I run a Westinghouse 6500/5500 watt with a 276cc engine I think it is.

[@shemanator247]

I squeezed a hose from Natural Gas Line right where the intake is with a a gate valve i had left over from a remodel AND IT WORKS FINE for only a few bucks of hose!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Well...I leaned out the jump door of a C-141 in-flight without a parachute to tell a jumpmaster that our drop zone was held my the enemy once too... but it was a dangerous thing to do and could have resulted in my death if something had gone wrong. It also resulted in me and my Ranger Battalion commander getting called to the carpet of an Airforce commanding generals office to get my butt chewed right properly for risking my life and his career. The point is... lots of stuff works fine... all the way up until it doesn't. I wouldn't personally advise ANYONE to introduce a virtually unlimited supply of natural gas to a generator in the way you have described, start the generator and then leave it unsupervised for ANY amount of time. Now, you are presumably a full grown man and I wont tell you what to do, AND I do personally often follow my favorite old mantra "Safety third" but I would encourage you to think that one through a bit. Good luck and stay safe my friend. -Shane

[@stclairstclair]

I was a GM mechanic and did mostly engine rebuilding or replacements, One day I see all my coworkers standing around a block on the stand, It was motor that ran on LP, It had 25k miles on it, None of us had ever seen an engine so immaculate . This motor looked as if it had just been assembled, This made me understand how dirty gasoline is Compared to bottled gas, Plus propane can sit in your garage for ten years and doesn't go bad.

[@AHandleOnThings]

It really is amazing with the may other fuels that have measurable benefits over gas, how liquid gasoline became the standard motor fuel simply because it is easier to pour liquid fuel than refill a propane or nat gas tank. I guess it goes to figure that "easy" often trumps "better" Have a super weekend! -shane

[@TalentSchoolInternational]

@@AHandleOnThings wooooooow. I now need to onow how to get my hands on this converter to use the generator on biogas.. is it possible to generate electricity using biogas to power fans and lights at home?

[@aicram62]

I appreciate it very much you're taking the time to identify the parts to move your hands out of the way and zoom in and yeah just basically showing what it looks like before and after I mean and some people just assume that everybody watching already knows all the names of all the parts and and things like that and I appreciate you showing the parts that were going to be needed extra good job Do you know how to do the gas conversion on an automobile and where to get a kit for that?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Marcia, Thank you very much for the excellent comment! I used to have a friend many years ago who made carb conversions for automobiles but I haven't been involved with that side of things myself (yet). So I don't have any guidance for you there. I do know that there is a whole subculture that LIVES that side of things AND the Gasification side as well. Check out Wayne Keith and many others on youtube for "gasification" or "woodgas" power alternatives... You might really be intrigued by that angle on alt power. ( I know I am!) Have a SUPER weekend! -Shane

[@petermccool9396]

Exactly what I needed to know. I just bought a non-inverted 4kw to backup my inverted 3.5kw. I just received the dual fuel carb (~$7). As per your advise, I have ordered a new lpg regulator. The carb was very easy to swap. Should know in a day or two how it performs. Damn regulator was twice as much as the carb 🙄. I have also weighed the LPG tank and will weigh again after testing. This carb upgrade will not work on the inverter generator as that has a stepper motor controlling the throttle. I am still searching.

[@davejohn255]

Great trying this with an old 13HP generator. (Rusted fuel tank) Already had ordered the wrong regulator just ordered an adjustable.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Dave, The kit we used in the video isn't rated for that big of a motor so be sure to find a kit that works for yours! They all go on pretty much the same! Have a super evening and stay safe! -Shane

[@chex313]

@@AHandleOnThings Thanks , yes I ordered a kit for a 13HP motor before I saw your excellant video.👍

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

So glad to see you did it right and used an on demand regulator which came on the new carburetor! I’ve seen too many people show how to just poke in a hose somewhere, and let uncontrolled gas flow to make it run!!! They fail to know or inform the people watching that this is highly dangerous and could kill you and your family!!! And the generator governor won’t regulate engine speed under changing loads!!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

That is EXACTLY right! There are a lot of people out there taking a huge chance with liquid propane in that way. Thanks a TON for the comment ! Stay safe and stay healthy my friend! -Shane

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@AHandleOnThings I have tried a similar carburetor on an old Tecumseh 10hp generator. I just used the regular on the new carburetor because it won’t bolt up to the manifold without an adapter. It runs but surges so I’m going to drill in a fitting further downstream and see if that works, if not I’ll make an adapter plate and bolt the whole new carburetor up to it

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

🤓🤓🤓🤓👍👍🤓🤓🤓🤓 I gota have 1 just like that 1 !! thanks... U'r so helpful, I can now have some juice!!🍓🍓🍓

[@AHandleOnThings]

lol... thanks for the view and the comment! Have a super day -shane

[@davemiller5875]

Hello, great video! I am interested in learning the way that you modified that socket to start the generator. could you please explain?

[@rq7684]

I really love your video it is way better explained than any others I watched. I wanna conver an A-i Power generator, do you know if that kit works on it?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks for the comment! I don't know if the kit works on that machine... Your best bet would be to pull the carb and compare the orifice to the gaskets sets shown in the video. Be sure to let us know what you find out, lots of people read the posts and are interested in what machines work with what kits! -Shane

[@geraldmorain3166]

The spring helps to keep the linkage from seperation due to vibation

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Great know how video 👍💯 i have a ust gg5500 generator what one should work for me i believe its an early habor freat

[@frankw9836]

I have an old gx160 and I ordered the dual fuel carbonator yesterday , hope I can manage to do it

[@AHandleOnThings]

Frank, As long as the interface is the same, the actual process is easy! I have faith in you! Let us know how it comes out! Merry Christmas! -Shane

[@frankw9836]

@@AHandleOnThings it was a nightmare, took me 2h and its not working neither on Petrol or LPG

[@paulpearson6669]

Really awesome video!!!

[@AHandleOnThings]

Thanks man! -Shane

[@mikesbarn1858]

FYI the extra spring on the throttle linkage is to reduce surging as the system wears in.

[@AHandleOnThings]

👍

[@prestonthomas9406]

Wow, cheap regulator. I paid $189.00 for mine and that was just for natural gas. Wish I had known about that. Nice video.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Preston, Thanks for the view and the comment man! Even at $189 bucks having your generator set up to run nat gas is a great deal! Stay safe and stay healthy ! -Shane

[@peewee7405]

We have a 8000 w gen with a B/S 18hp V twin. It's a 2002 model year. I can't find the correct carb conversion kit I need for it. Any advice/link would be awesome. Great video, very well presented and very informative, thank you. Subbed.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Sorry but I just dont know what kit might fit your gen set. So many of the kits that used to be on the market have just disappeared over the last year or so. Thank you for the comment tho, and I will ask around and if I come up with any ideas for you I will let you know for sure. Stay safe, -Shane

[@bjre.wa.8681]

some propane regulators have a "Excess Flow" spring loaded check valve. If you open the tank valve too fast it shuts off down to just a trickle. Then you have to shut the tank valve and bleed off any pressure and the reopen the tank valve "slowly".

[@AHandleOnThings]

Yep, that's true too.! Thanks for the view and the comment! -Shane

[@raymondj8768]

cool video i just got a westinghouse 7500 watt gen im going to hook it up like this . thanks for the video dude !

[@AHandleOnThings]

Right on! LEt us know how it goes on a generator that large!! Should work fine!

[@jjuwayne]

Did it work ? I have a 10,000 Kw starting 8,000 constant Generac i plan to convert like this!

[@raymondj8768]

@@jjuwayne I HAVENT DONE IT YET BUT I KNOW IT WILL WORK THEY SELL A KIT FOR IT ALSO

[@raymondj8768]

@@jjuwayne ITS CALLED PNG TECHNOLAGIES ON THE WEB

[@xuchun5371]

my Gen run on gasoline or propane , should i just find a hose with adjustable gas regulator then i can connect it to natural gas pipe ?

[@jimgiles8826]

Tell me more about the socket for starting a small engine

[@vikingnorm6935]

Great video, trying to find some info on turning Predator 9000 into trifuel for cheap

[@AHandleOnThings]

Nash Fuel makes a kit thats available on eBay that fits the larger Predator models. Their kits are installed very similarly to the way this one went on. Here is a link to one of them... I am not affiliated with them in any way, www.ebay.com/itm/Propane-Natural-Gas-Generator-9000-7250-Predator-63971-Harbor-Freight-Alt-Fuel/173997598052?hash=item288310a564:g:lloAAOSw11VfKYKM Cheers, -Shane

[@vikingnorm6935]

A Handle On Things thanks

[@eldenboy11]

I wanted to ask about the drill start modified socket you used. Curious about how to avoid kickback if starting with a drill. would appreciate your insights.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jason, What we did was we took a deep well (spark plug) socket ( it doesn't have to be a deep well) that fit the nut on the flywheel for the generator and we put a little insulation inside the socket to partially fill the socket and then welded them together. The insulation keeps the epoxy from running out in the next step. Then we filled the socket with epoxy thru the square drive part of the socket until the square drive hole of the socket had just enough epoxy to keep the socket driver from engaging solidly enough to lock into the socket. The socket drive that we put in the drill chuck catches the socket enough to drive the motor but when the motor takes off it just pops off no problem. If you need to modify the fit just use a dremel tool and grind out a little epoxy at a time till you get the fit you like. We put just a little blue thread locker on the nut to keep it from loosening up when the motor starts up and pulls free of the drill. The socket stays attached to the nut and does not mess up the balance at all. and anytime you choose to go back to a pull rope drive just pop the socket in reverse with an impact driver and it comes off. Then you put on another nut that fits and pop the pull rope flywheel back on and you are in business. Be sure to get a matching nut for the generator from the hardware store tho... it is almost always a metric thread. We use a common electric drill to do the job because it was handy, but a battery operated drill that has some snort does the job just fine too. -Shane

[@eldenboy11]

Thank you

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Thats the one looks the same as mine who has this kit

[@falcons5683]

Thanks for this video. I have a Briggs-Stratton 5500 10HP generator. Will this one fit? And will I need a separate tank regulator?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Unfortunately this kit only services motors up to about 5-6hp... There are many other kits out there that may fit your machine tho. The change out is going to be largely the same process. Cheers, -Shane

[@bettycorriher5260]

I certainly wanna hear the drill socket thing so no pulling on cord lol thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

I will try to get a video up of that thing... it's so crazy simple and really a blessing hen you have a motor that wants to be a pain to start for some reason.

[@pradeepbansod3334]

@@AHandleOnThings Hi and Happy New Year. Hope you have the socket procedure video soon! Thanks.

[@JP-mi1gt]

Very informative video I have a champion 3500 I’m looking to covert. Would I be using the same kit? The links you gave are both out of stock. Hate to play the guessing game

[@AHandleOnThings]

JP, The best way to see if you are going to be a fit is to pull the carb and have a look at the gasket. If the gasket on the kit photos matches pretty closely you should have a great chance of having the right one. And I do have a Champion 3500 as well that is a number of years old and it did use the same kit. Good luck ! -Shane

[@salvadorfrigola]

Congratulations for such a easy understandable video for a petrol generator gas conversion, I'd wish u to answer 4 questions. First, is it so easy to start the gas-fed motor with the pulling cord as with a power drill as u do?, second, what's the gas running power loss compared to petrol?, third, does it tune fuel dose quick and smoothly face to sudden big power consumption changes, and fourth, engine cold can be gas started directly or previously needs be petrol started?, thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

Salvadore, Thanks a bunch for taking the time to comment! Here are the answers to your questions (as best as I can do) 1) It is the same starting effort for gasoline or propane. I prefer to use the drill (especially for camera) because it is easier and looks better than pull starting 2) Power loss, I have no way to measure the power loss but I have heard that 15-20% loss is to be expected when running on propane instead of gasoline and I see no reason to question or doubt that estimate. 3) The machine runs normally under load and tunes to a smooth run very easily. No real difference from gasoline operation in my experience. 4) you could start with gas and warm the engine up and then shut off gas and switch over to propane but I have not done this since I haven't had a need to. Mine fires up easily on propane so I dont really use gasoline in it anymore. It is nice however knowing that the option to run on gasoline is still preserved! Have a super evening! Stay safe and stay healthy! -Shane

[@DF-mb9kc]

**** LOVED CHINGLISH ****

[@rayseguin8933]

Will that conversion kit work on a 8000/10000w Firman generator ? I'd like to convert my generator from gas powered, and connect it to the natural gas system I have in my home. If the answer is yes, where can I purchase this conversion kit ? Great video, and thanks for your help. All the best. 👍

[@loulu8179]

Sir, I am a retired mechanical engineer and was really impressed by your presentation! I worked as a manager in big-time fortune 500 and I would hire you in a New York minute to teach my staff. Anyway, your written comments were so complete that I don't even have to ask if this will work on a Champion 5000w 100596 - I've already ordered one. I just need for nat gas only (not even gasoline), so I do I need a regulator? AND you definitely have a new subscriber. Thanks!!! Stay well. Oops - just saw that this is only good for 224 cc, my Champion 5000w is 292 cc. I ordered "Hipa Generator Dual Fuel Carburetor LPG CNG Conversion kit 4.5-5.5KW GX390 188F Manual Choke " on Amazon - hope it works. It also has the two wires for low oil shutdown.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Lou Lu, I stand completely humbled by your compliments. Thank you so very much. Stay healthy and safe -Shane

[@sjf67gto]

I don't see a link to the conversion kit? Where do I get it?

[@jcaleca60]

how did you use the drill with the socket I like that idea

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jeff, I have had a few requests for that so I will see if I can make a quick video on that! I'll try to get it done here pretty soon, watch for it! -Shane

[@MrDaveOflow]

Does it run quieter on propane?

[@rob21]

Do you have issues with the native (gasoline) compression valve handling natural gas?

[@AHandleOnThings]

I don't use mine for natural gas much, I live in the woods and propane is just more regularly available to me, but I have run these on nat gas from time to time and have not had any issues with the setup I have. -Shane

[@fjcook]

Is it required to run a “new”generator on gasoline for 2 hours prior to converting it to natural gas?

[@albertmartinez4284]

How long will the bottle last

[@bjlea5189]

Isn’t the round part on your replacement carburetor a regulator and if it is do you also need the regulator by the tank?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Propane applications always want a regulator at the tank as well. I'm not saying you couldn't get by without it, but all of the instructibles you will find require it. And with this particular kit, in my experience, the generator just wont start without the heavily limited supply of propane from the first regulator. Have a great weekend, and stay safe! -Shane

[@geraldmorain3166]

I want to do this on the tarmack - ° 40 f at midnight plus 4

[@GH-wt7ww]

One of the best DIY videos out there. Thank you. Just received my WEN GN400i RV-Ready 4000-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator CARB Compliant and have been researching how to convert LP or NG on the cheap. Don't think mine will be so easy to do. Can you recommend a carb model that might be compatible to my generator? Thank you for posting.

[@AHandleOnThings]

I dont know which kit might work for your carb, (it may work with this kit as I have done conversions on WEN generators before with these kits) the best thing to do is to pull the carb and have a look at the mounting surface and gasket the manufacturer uses... Then look on ebay for a unit with a similar footprint and gasket design and you will be in good shape. Optionally you could get a piece of aluminum and manufacture a simple adapter plate. Usually the carb throat is the same size and the only thing you would have to adapt for would be the bolt pattern so it isn't too complicated just a piece of aluminum with a few properly placed holes in it. I should do a video on making an adapter plate probably...that's a good idea! Gasket paper can be bought over the counter at most auto parts stores so that is easy to arrive at too. Let us know how you come out in finding one! Best regards, -Shane

[@GH-wt7ww]

@@AHandleOnThings Thanks Shane for the response. I will take your advice and look around and let you know. Thanks again

[@AHandleOnThings]

Do me a favor, if the footprint and gasket on the carb on your machine is different than the one in the video take a good straight on photo with a tape measure next to what you have and maybe if I have a few minutes free I can whip up a conversion plate for it. If so, I will hook you up with one. [e-mail] Best Regards, -Shane

[@GH-wt7ww]

@@AHandleOnThings That will be great. This weekend I will be starting the generator and breaking it in and testing. If all goes well will send info. Previous Generator I received ( another brand ) was DOA. Really appreciate your help. Glen

[@craigknops1494]

Shane, I have a Robin RGX3500 watt gasoline generator that I like to convert to propane and natural gas just like you showed in your video. I am unable to determine the correct carburetor and regulator combination for the Wisconsin WI-208 (EY-28)/ Subaru / Robin EY280YD2510 engine. Can you help?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Craig, Sorry my friend, I'm not familiar with that particular motor. I used to have a friend in El Paso who did conversions on just about everything so I know it can be done. Sadly, my friend in El Paso isn't around any more. Search around some though, there is certainly someone else making custom kits and such Let us know what you come up with -Shane

[@marsflee3815]

I got a Honeywell that were bought by Generac and it's hard to find one of those tri fuel carburetors. Would you happen to know if there's a company that might have one; Or, is that kit universal? (Fits most U.S. generators)

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mars, This kit fits a ton of different generators. Have a look at the gasket on the kit I installed and compare it to the gasket on the one you have and that is the best way to match them up! Stay safe! -Shane

[@MikeJordanUnCamplicated]

I have a Briggs and Stratton generator. I would like to do the carb switch like this, instead of the other pricey conversion. Does Champion use B&S motors so i could use the same carb as what you do?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mike, with so many different generators out there and only a few versions of carbs it is very possible. The best advice I can give you iw to pull the carb you have and look to see if the gasket that fits between the carb and the motor looks like the one in the video. If it looks the same, you should be in great shape. If it looks totally different then I would speculate that this kit would not work on your generator. Let us know what you find ! Cheers, -Shane

[@MikeJordanUnCamplicated]

@@AHandleOnThings After heading down many rabbit holes I found the Predator and Champion generators are Honda clones. I found a US company that makes/sells the combo carbs like the chinese ones found on ebay . (quite a bit pricier) They tell me all of the combo carbs are for the Hondas and Honda clones. They did not make a combo carb for the American made B&S and were not aware of any of the chinese combo carbs that would work. I found another YT vid that confirmed that the chinese combo carbs would not bolt up to the B&S. So.. I am going to do a different $20 DIY convert on pressure washer first. Then depending on how that goes, I may do the same for my generator. Or may spring for the $200 kit.

[@AHandleOnThings]

Mike, That sounds like a good plan. I can tell you without any reservation at all that having a generator that runs on both gasoline and propane is by far one of the best and most useful projects I have done. I was fortunate and got by cheap on the kit, and you too could pick up a compatible generator new for not much more than the price of the more expensive kit and then you would have more than one generator. Whichever course you take though it is money well spent in my opinion. A propane pressure washer is also a great project! Stay safe and stay healthy my friend, -Shane

[@seangholipour3884]

Hi there, I have a firman W01682 generator. Is there any propane conversion kit for this particular generator? Thank you and happy new year

[@AHandleOnThings]

Sean, Im not familiar with that generator. Sorry. -Shane

[@johndevine6324]

How do I buy the drill bit rachet to start

[@FichSKillroeye]

So my generator will only run when the bleed valve is depressed, and it runs rough, am i to understand that it's still too rich? I was thinking i had a vacume leak, not enough fuel getting into the system, but neither adjustment, reducing or adding, lpg before the on demand regulator allowed the machine to idle on its own. I am certain the regulator gives fuel when a vaccum is pressent, and i've played with 3 different styles of these carb regulator combos, non have given me this trouble so far. Any help would be apppreciated

[@AHandleOnThings]

Fitch, It would be impossible for me to troubleshoot your situation without being there, but in my experience on my machines, I had to keep cutting the propane flow back until they ran clean... and I was very surprised at how much I had to cut it back before I got there. Made me shake my head on the first few times. Let us knw what you come up with -Shane

[@reypanelo]

awesome video. Can you pls give me a link on where to buy the conversion? Thank you

[@AHandleOnThings]

I bought the kit on eBay. They are available sometimes still but they come from china so the supply chain for them is a bit shaky

[@hitechbio1820]

Any link ? Please..

[@jacksmith38]

GREAT VIDEO!! I have a Champion 100892 Inverter Generator (224cc, 4650W surge, 3500W running). Will this conversion work on an my inverter generator? I've read both yes and no. Will this carb work on my generator?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Jack, Thanks for the comment we appreciate you! The truth is I'm not sure on your generator... It is right on the edge of what this particular kit is rated at. If it were me I would take a chance for $30 bucks though... The worst that could happen is it doesn't fit and you have a kit to trade or sell to someone else or buy a craigslist generator for. Do us a big favor though please... let us know how it turns out so other folks can get the straight answer ! Thanks again! -Shane

[@docwilson5384]

Amazing tutorial A Handle On Things, I know this video been posted in 2020, could you please tell me Conversion Kit i would need for my generac 5500 generator, i look on ebay like you said but it's difficult for me to pick the right kit, Thank you..Peace

[@AHandleOnThings]

Doc, Sorry, but I dont rightly know which kit would fit your Generac. I do know that they are an "often converted" generator tho. There has got to be something out there for that one. Let us know what you come up with! -=Shane

[@docwilson5384]

@@AHandleOnThings Thank you for the information...Peace

[@gil6995]

When starting on propane do you close the choke or leave it fully open?

[@AHandleOnThings]

I usually choke it when starting but remain flexible, your results may vary. -shane

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

hello i am looking at doing something like this and wondered if your high pressure regulator was max 2bar or 4 bar ? thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

The regulator I used didn't even say on the packaging which it was. The top pressure of the regulator doesn't matter though, as long as it will close off to zero it should work for you since you are looking for it to give you adjustability on the low end and not a max flow amount. Happy holidays! -Shane

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

@@AHandleOnThings thanks for the reply shane, my other problem is i was hoping to use your method but the generator i have is an inverter framed generator which has some electronics connected to the carb at the top ? which i am assuming may be something to do with the inverter eco mode function ? would you know if the electronics part fitted to the top of the carb is something that is transferable to one of them chinese carbs ?

[@AHandleOnThings]

I dont know for sure, but I would suspect that the necessity of the additional electronics may not allow for the conversion with this kit. -Shane

[@TuanNguyen-qx8fx]

can i use it for generator Champion model 201218 11250 watt

[@bobpalmer4740]

so will this work for most engines? i have the tecumseh engine 10 hp my engine has a single airbox mount. plus have you done a video for natural gas. or will the carb kit regulator auto adjust for natural gas? being you used propane and talk about the hi pressure regulator thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

this particular kit only works on smaller engines than what you have, however, there are other kits on the market that will indeed work for 10hp. As for the propane or nat gas... if you are going to use natural gas straight from the house, you will want to have a regulated pigtail made/installed. We have more experience with propane and that is as far as our comfort level goes due to liability issues. There are a few pretty good videos on youtube that cover the nat gas hookup side of things if you are interested in that tho. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICbZGyJlt6Wn5I This is a pretty good one. Cheers! -Shane

[@charlescoker7752]

@@AHandleOnThings I bought a 8 hp Tecumseh Coleman Powermate. Generator in 1999. We converted it at the time to propane. What would I need to do . To use both Natural Gas, or Propane?

[@benlyons7752]

I’m curious where the eBay link is. All that I’ve seen are 179 and up.

[@AHandleOnThings]

The kit is hard to find lately due to the difficulties in getting things made in China. I have heard that Ali Express has them but I haven't confirmed that Good luck, -Shane

[@glenclarke6866]

I have a 3600 watt gas generator still new in box that I would love to convert to run off natural gas. I was going to do it and initially only came across the models you mentioned that are like $200 and didn't think it was worth it, but at this price point it would be great. I noticed that the conversion kits seem to reference either being 2 KW or 4.5-5 KW. Is it Ok to use the 4.5-5KW or does it have to be sized very accurately?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Glen, Unless you grossly oversize the kit you are going to be good. I wouldn't suggest cobbling in a kit that is designed for a 10kw into a 3.5kw machine for instance, but you will be in fine shape using a 4.5-5kw kit as long as it matches up. As to not being worth it, I have to tell ya, after using these gen sets converted, I would NEVER go back to a gasoline only system. Have a super day and stay safe! -Shane

[@glenclarke6866]

@@AHandleOnThings Does the adjustable regulator work for either LP or NG or is there a specific one for NG? I can only find ones that say they are for propane. I understand that I will have to change the end that otherwise would thread onto a propane tank.

[@AHandleOnThings]

@@glenclarke6866 Glen, The "TRI-FUEL" units have been a bit scarce this year with all of the stuff going on in the world. They do still pop up on eBay now and again tho. Make sure that whatever gas you are feeding it you have a kit that is designed for it. I would hate to hear about an accident! Stay safe ! -Shane

[@jesudunsinolaoye1759]

Insightful! If I may ask, can I still run the generator on gasoline after installing the conversion kit?

[@AHandleOnThings]

As long as the kit you installed is a dual or tri-fuel model lie the one installed in the video , yes you can. Have a super holiday weekend! Stay safe, -shane

[@jesudunsinolaoye1759]

@@AHandleOnThings Thanks for the response

[@oopsieeee]

Is it possible to use a large (1000 gal) propane tank to run this instead of the small 20 pound tanks?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Absolutely it is. As long as you get the pressure reduced which will likely require an additional regulator off the big tank. Its really not a whole lot different than a pigtail supply for a BBQ grill.

[@tl8819]

if you run propane do you need to clean the carburetor once in a while like gas?

[@AHandleOnThings]

EXCELLENT question! I have never had to clean the carb when only running on propane. The propane conversion has LOTS of benefits and never having the carb fouled up with old gas is one of the best! -Shane

[@theendofallthingsisuponus1575]

Nice video ? you did not show connecting to a natural gas line......is anything else needed for NG connection ? Thanks

[@AHandleOnThings]

Joseph, The short answer is, hooking up to the natural gas line is too much of a liability for me to be comfortable to show on KZbin. This setup is capable however of being hooked right to your nat gas supply per the manufacturers specifications. And I have had one of my generators hooked to the natural gas using this setup and it worked fine. The only thing that "I" used was a tie in hose with an additional regulator that served my nat gas BBQ grill when it was not being used for the generator. I simply unhooked the nat gas BBQ grill and fed it to the generator. That said, in my own personal opinion, using this setup with propane is safer and I just like it better. Not saying YOU can't or shouldn't hook to Nat Gas, just saying I prefer the propane hook up but they are supplied with either type of gas in essentially the same way. Stay safe my friend, -Shane

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

This is a good video, however, I have a much larger generator (11500 Champion). How can I find the correct carburetor for my bigger engine?

[@AHandleOnThings]

Darwin, The best answer I can give you is to search google, amazon, or eBay ... there are many kits available for many motors so I wouldn't be surprised to hear you find the one you are looking for. Sorry I dont have a better answer for you -Shane