Converting Portable 6500watt Onan Gasoline generator to dual use (propane)

Bearcat81 · Jan 14, 2022

Kit costs $200 and change from Motor Snorkle but haven't bought it yet. Thought I'd seek advice from this "Family". Any advice, suggestions, opinions, etc. anyone of you would be appreciated.

Roadworthy · Jan 15, 2022

The conversion price sounds high to me but I don't know what's included. I suggest doing a little surfing. It's a pretty simple conversion. If you want to go back and forth between gasoline and propane I guess it could be more complicated.

Bearcat81 · Jan 15, 2022

Roadworthy said:
The conversion price sounds high to me but I don't know what's included. I suggest doing a little surfing. It's a pretty simple conversion. If you want to go back and forth between gasoline and propane I guess it could be more complicated.

Thx. I'll keep lookin'.

Mtsoxfan · Jan 15, 2022

Are you looking to add propane for emergencies only, like out of gas and can't get any? Generators burn through propane quickly, so you'd need a larger than a grill tank.

MAX-24-Dean · Jan 15, 2022

Bearcat81 said:
Kit costs $200 and change from Motor Snorkle but haven't bought it yet. Thought I'd seek advice from this "Family". Any advice, suggestions, opinions, etc. anyone of you would be appreciated.

Bought a yamaha conversion generator from them quite a few years back. It has run flawlessly for 2759 hours.

Did have a warrenty issue with damage in shipment, they took care of it no questions asked. Thier customer service is excellant and I would purchase from them again.

Home - Motorsnorkel by US Carburetion

deleted link and added new link. They do not sell Yamaha generators anymore. I use there conversion kit to run on propane. Good product.

grsthegreat · Jan 15, 2022

A gas generator converted to propane will output less power. The total drop in available amperage should be in the paperwork or online somewheres.

personally, i like propane power over gas for several reasons. Propane doesnt degrade in storage, plugs stay way cleaner running on propane, safer to refuel during prolonged outage Among them.

the kit should give you hoses, fuel jets if needed, and proper sized fuel regulator.