Dual Fuel Carburetor LPG NG Conversion Kit for Harbor Freight Predator 212 4000 Generator

[@trabun]

i liked that you dont know what half the stuff is or does. which gives me confidence that i too can do it. since i have no idea what those things you didnt know what did or were either.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@cr3014]

Thanks for video! Same here, gas tank was rusted after 6 months of neglect and I was ready to junk it. After removing the gas tank (not too easy for me ), I considered cleaning or replacing along with the gas cap, filters, etc. I think carburetor was still OK as I was still able to start it, run briefly (I didn't want to push my luck) but at least I knew it could work. I followed your suggestions, ordered propane conversion kit and low pressure tubing and used with my grill tank. It worked! One issue, it did not start until I put the choke in "running" mode" - I may have over primed/flooded it. Thanks for your video!

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@AttommicDog]

And I thought I was the only one that uses a moving dolly for my generator! You sold me on doing an Lp conversion. Though the carb now is slightly different than yours. Must be a revision.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@Robnord1]

Thank you for the nice, crispy clear video James! I have a DuraMax generator with what I believe is that same Honda clone motor on it that already needs a carb rebuild. This looks like the way to go. 👍

[@JamesBondJB007]

👍🧡👌 Sounds great!

[@tektonike]

To answer some comments questions. Assuming that the carburetor is rated for the hp and kw of the generator it should run and behave the same as it was on gasoline. The carburetor has an intake for lpg and a separate intake for gas. If you want to switch between the two, you have to make sure that the carburetor is empty. If you are on lpg and you wanna run gas, empty the carburetor of lpg first via the drain plug. And a seperate point, the on off lever that you set to on is actually the drain, that is used to empty the carburetor bowl of fuel. Always make sure that it's in off position while operating the generator, especially while running it on lpg. If it's in the on position, lpg/gasoline will come out of there

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@veronprehay1002]

Pump

[@robertduncan2742]

I got a firman gen a few years ago and never used it until a couple months ago and before using the card metal plate was bent and the clip air cleaner cover didn't stay snapped, i never contacted them because warranty wasn't in yet. Im considering doing this to mine with gasoline. These reviews help thank you

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@bluemoondiadochi]

good things about LPG as compard to gasoline: 1. LPG doesnt separate and go bad like gas does wen sitting for longer periods. this is super useful cause most ppl will run the generators in emergencies only. LPG doesnt gunk up the carb like bad gasoline does 2. no road tax to pay with LPG 3. LPG cheaper

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@charlie-ux7nw]

Great job! You make it look so simple but with the video it is easier. So many other videos are using a $230-280 kit

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@hmhhmh5127]

Great job! I plan to do the same with mine. Thanks.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@Ejeh_Dagogo]

Thanks for the class buddy

[@JamesBondJB007]

You bet

[@AttommicDog]

Okay so I installed the carb, and the revised carb does not have that black plastic intake plate -it bolts right up to the existing plate. The carb does not come with gaskets now. For me I could have reused the carb gasket as mine was like new still, but I ordered new gasket set. My predator 3200/4000 had no gasket between the air box and carb throat. My gasket set came with a rubberized gasket. like yours, which I used (why not). Things to note my version has a slightly different air box design, it's all plastic, only has the 2 10mm nuts to mount onto the carb, bolt in the back to help brace like yours, and crankcase vent tube at top (way cheaper made than yours), but basically the same. So less bolts for me, right angle connector for gas which is another change, and it was up and running. Starts way easier than with gasoline... as long as you remember to open the shutoff valve. This video was very very helpful. Been running the generator for 15 minutes, I'm calling it good. I believe I bought my 3200/4000 in 2013/14 maybe.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@aldinoto7244]

Nice job thank you for letting us know

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@AugustineUfot-cs7yh]

Nice job man, am from Nigeria

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@AugustineUfot-cs7yh]

I'm also a generator mechanic and I would so much love to learn more from you, really love your explanation.

[@douglashewitt5064]

I use only Premium non-ethanol gas. I put Sta-bil and Seafoam in it to keep it stable and clean. No rust or jelly to clog carbs or rust tank.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@mikeo8890]

I have an older Briggs and Stratton and I think I could drill a hole in the carburetor and attach a fitting there, it's the kind with the carb on the fuel tank, those kits are kind of pricey.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@Bbrezo]

I have newer used 35HP, 26000Watt, 3 phase back-up Briggs and Stratton. They convert it for some 300-400$. Let me know if you managed to get dual fuel carburetor on it. Thank you.

[@oldvaperjim9434]

How long does it run under load, on that size tank?

[@JamesBondJB007]

about 15 hours

[@veronprehay1002]

How will I know what size carburetor to buy for my water pup

[@JamesBondJB007]

IDK

[@mgreg8134]

When you see a torn up gasket that means a part of the old gasket has been left behind it must be removed or it could cause an air leak and make the motor run bad.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@usaborn_0117]

I'm wondering if you really need two regulators, I'm thinking the one that came with the China carb adapter kit would do all the regulating that is needed?

[@JamesBondJB007]

maybe

[@wsawyer2]

No, that is not a regulator.

[@stephenburke7778]

how long do you get out of a grill size propane tank?

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@stephenburke7778 about 15 hours

[@stephenburke7778]

​@@JamesBondJB007 Thanks for the quick reply! That's awesome. Just bought it on Amazon. Can hardly wait!

[@robertmcmahon2744]

Where and how did you set up the electrical cord of the new carburetor. The cord is attached to the solenoid on the bottom of the float bowl.

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@robertmcmahon2744 👍🧡 I don't recall any electrical cord.

[@stephenburke7778]

@@robertmcmahon2744 the new carb had the same connector as the previous carb. it was completely plug and play, for mine i ordered this from amzn "GX390 Generator Carburetor Dual Fuel LPG&CNG Conversion Kit"

[@veronprehay1002]

Great video can you do one on water pumps

[@JamesBondJB007]

I don't have a water pump

[@tegabaz1]

Good work I will try it.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@philliphall5198]

Lucky you got instructions with it The one I got didn’t have any

[@JamesBondJB007]

[@garyburkhart4150]

And he got gaskets too.

[@Datsyukiandeke]

You could probably just bypass the tank and run it from a gas can or separate container. But gas is so expensive anyways, and this is a cool second option.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@you166mhz]

you would still have to clean the carb ... his method is a sure way to fire up the gen in no time .....

[@shikammawusongha1444]

Good job 👍

[@JamesBondJB007]

thanks

[@Bbrezo]

Thank you for great video. I love your approach. I have one kipor KDE6700TA3 and one MEDVED 26000 Watt backup generator with automatic start and remote SIM Card on/off as major toys. Now i am in the process of acquiring small gasoline generator at least 2500W power and convert it to LPG. LPG cost is approx 1.7-1.8 Euro per kg so it is better economy than gasoline. I am astonished the machine started on propane. Did you use choke to start it up? Thank you.

[@JamesBondJB007]

Very nice!

[@benkanobe7500]

Thank you for such clear instructions and especially for the links. When you started it, were you using choke and then took the choke Off or were you not using choke and it only ran with the choke On?? How has it been running since you did this and did you need to tune anything? Thanks again!

[@JamesBondJB007]

👍🧡 yes choke was on. Had to take choke off. Fortunately no emergency since doing the conversation so have not run it since. Thanks for watching.

[@benkanobe7500]

@@JamesBondJB007 OK. Thank you. Great video!

[@markbe5603]

How did it do when you plugged in your appliances? How long do you think the tank you have attached will last during run time? Can you switch back and forth between the LP and gasoline?

[@JamesBondJB007]

👍🧡 did not plug into appliance yet. Don't know how long it will last with the propane tank. Should be able to switch to gas.

[@you166mhz]

let's just be safe ? .... (09:58) hint: any torn gasket means a leak anyways ... (10:30) --- you have to slide the carb in first then attached the top cables -- great vid BTW ...

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@raycar1747]

That on/off handle on the bottom is to drain the gas out of the carb. !!!! not to turn the propane on.

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@raycar1747 thanks

[@martinwagnerproductions]

Mine didn’t come with that black piece that abuts the intake. I wonder if the new models don’t ship with it…

[@JamesBondJB007]

idk you would have to ask the customer support.

[@ysidroavila6454]

Thank you for sharing this

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@George-r8g1s]

You should probably test it and see how long of run time you get. We're all dying to know it would run on a 20lb tank.

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@George-r8g1s about 15 hours

[@George-r8g1s]

@JamesBondJB007 not much more than gas. We have the exact same generator and it gets about 13hrs of run time.And the tank is only about close to 2 gallons.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@johnhicks735]

James why don't you remove that fuel tank. And get some rust removing gel in A gallon jug. I believe it's called liquid rust remover.,an add in some P- gravel rocks inside of that fuel tank with some ratchet straps from harbor freight store. Pour that rust remover and p- gravel hand of rocks into that fuel tank. Use A floor jack.,or twist up jack underneath A riding lawnmower to lift the rear end of the ground then just ratchet strap it around the drive of the riding lawnmower.After seeing which one turns when put into ⚙️ gear. Let it tumble for 30 to 60 minutes.

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@johnhicks735 too much work for the effort

[@michaelboone5660]

If you ever decide you wanted to run that generator on the gas again replace the gas tank it probably will be cheaper than the propane conversion then you have a dual fuel generator just remember to drain the gas tank of all the gas before you store the generator for long periods of time good video

[@JamesBondJB007]

Though about that, hard to find tank that cab fit with this generator. Thanks for the tip.

[@charlesflaco7976]

Do they have that kit for the 13hp engine

[@JamesBondJB007]

Idk you might have to do a search

[@philliphall5198]

Yep they do and you can increase or decrease propane supply

[@charlesflaco7976]

@@philliphall5198 thank you going to do that to my Vulcan welder and my 8750generator too

[@mercyqeen-oe7uu]

Please how can I purchase the Carburator

[@JamesBondJB007]

have you tried Amazon or your local shop?

[@mercyqeen-oe7uu]

Please I need the name and link to purchase the caburator

[@mercyqeen-oe7uu]

@@JamesBondJB007 thanks

[@ACETHEMAN]

Link and number to carb please

[@JamesBondJB007]

@@ACETHEMAN amzn.to/3AH0pNZ

[@RedneckGamingChannel]

You left a chunk of the old gasket on the block by the right hand carburetor stud. This will compromise your gasket seal

[@JamesBondJB007]

thanks for telling me

[@brady72.]

I wish they made a tri fuel conversion kit for Briggs & Stratton engine's

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@supersteve1224]

@brady72. There is such a device. A champion 4500 generator where I work is fitted so it will run NG LPG and octane. I don't believe it is available as a "kit" but it can be done. It's an extra regulator to mount (NG) and feed a tube to the carb. I haven't taken that close of a look but I would assume there is a T with an additional on/off valve separating propane and ng inlet.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@TerryHaupt616]

GAH! you left gasket material on the head...

[@JamesBondJB007]

[@johnjohnson2855]

My plastic tank has never rusted out.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@nasiruidris3883]

How long it will take running at 1kg LPG

[@JamesBondJB007]

not sure, never tested it.

[@joyd3825]

I have the same predator and I haven’t touched it either.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@indoorroadkill3369]

I'm interested in doing this too, as I've had too many gas engines fail to start after sitting a while with today's gasoline in it. Wonder if this would work on their pressure washer with the same engine... don't see why not!

[@JamesBondJB007]

Me too, don't see why it would not work.

[@Rjj2721]

You could do this OR actually put a gas stabilizer and have gas be good up to 2 years.

[@indoorroadkill3369]

​@RJ so what if you don't need the generator for more than two years? And the pressure washer carb leaked from brand new...

[@Rjj2721]

@@indoorroadkill3369 then drain the fuel tank out completely and just use this dual fuel setup. And that sounds like a awful power washer lol

[@indoorroadkill3369]

@RJ exactly my intention, especially since the house is heated with propane and i always have 100lb. backup tanks. I just won't use gasoline in it at all anymore. And the pressure washer works great but I avoid using it because the fuel always leaks out.... but what do you expect for $279 on sale at harbor freight? 🤣 Other than the leak, a great unit though for the price. Propane fixes it and again I already have some 20lb tanks around....

[@ayoobinnasimonmoneyapps8881]

I base in Nigeria how can I get the dual Cabrator for generator?

[@JamesBondJB007]

try the amazon link in the description

[@mannyguerreiro3103]

Good job body,enjoy..I have one exactly like your 4000, I am gonna do'it,the same.

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@nunyabidness-qr5vp]

To all the kids watching do not try this at home he is doing it way wrong comma don't blow yourself up trying to be like him.

[@JamesBondJB007]

[@303geop]

You forgot to attach the spring

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@boblazarrss]

Needs a spark plug

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@raycar1747]

@@JamesBondJB007 propane needs a hotter plug. ngk- bpr6es

[@العلم.ُنور-ر8ت]

جيييد

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@johannmeiring4208]

I deffinately wo'nt hire you, too slow moving!

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@johannmeiring4208]

@@JamesBondJB007 Keep well, just a joke from a South African. I am waiting for my conversion kit to arrive from China .

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@philliphall5198]

It’s a 30 minute job if you have done alot of them and are a mechanic

[@MrCorynick]

why do people without a clue how to do something make a video about it

[@JamesBondJB007]

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[@philliphall5198]

I don’t have a clue why but it’s a common thing anymore

[@philliphall5198]

He is doing ok It’s for none mechanic people so the slower the better Relax bro

[@CmonNowTellme]

Not everyone wants to make money from videos. To some people, it is hobby or contribution to other members of the community. And guess what many of us really appreciate the effort and knowledge we get from this members. Having said that, the real question is: why would anybody would criticize some other people videos???. If you dont like it, just move on rather getting nasty and show your arrogance.

[@Bbrezo]

It is a process of learning. Studies show that people remember: 10% of they hear 20% of what they read 80% of what they see 100% of what they see, try and break I love the fact this kind gentleman had old piece of equipment and make it work again. He could have also called experts from MIT and they would do the same for half a million.