CNG gas and refill adapter instructions

[jkar]

Here is a picture of mine.  In Detroit there are CNG stations all over.  Last time cost me $1.50 to fill the tank.  The energy company has a 24hr lot that makes it super nice.  I don't remember all the parts, but when I find that I will post.  The CNG side is stamped Sherex 02 CDN.

[Tom Soko]

Dgill and Ken,
Back in 2004 Jim Accetta (C34 #92) was kind enough to send me the parts list and instructions on how to build a CNG adapter.  I tried to post them here, but the file size was too large, so I sent it to Mark for posting.  If I remember correctly, the total cost was about $125, but it has since paid for itself twice over.  My last tank refill was $2.10, as opposed to $50 at our local "friendly" marina (it frosts me every time I think about it!)  I would guess that in most metropolitan areas there are a few service stations with CNG pumps for local taxi fleets, etc.  Hope this helps.

[Ken Juul]

Here is the picture and part description.

[dgill]

Thanks for getting the info to this list.  The part numbers/descriptions will be very useful in assembling this "adapter".  The cost will be quickly recouped as you so correctly point out.  It is a shame that Corps Bros refuses to provide this item as a for sale part.  I asked them about it a couple of years ago and their response was 'we are working on it and it should be available in a year or so'.  Guess they still make money shipping the tanks all over.   Will look for this on our projects page soon.  Thanks very much.

[Ken Juul]

Jim Brenner sent me the picture because it was too big for him to post.  If you send the instructions will get them posted, either here or in Projects.

kenandvic@cox.net

[Tom Soko]

Mervdog, Ken, Stu, and others,
I'd be happy to send the large pdf to anyone who wants it.  It contains pictures, parts list, and instructions.  Drop me a note at tjsoko@aol.com

[Stu Jackson]

Thanks to Tom S for this information

Click on the filename (01parts.doc) and either open or save to read

Thanks also to Al Landry, who sent me a hard copy of this material.

Al added the following handwritten notes to the text in the .doc file below:

Info:  The CGA 350 Nut is Western Enterprises P/N WES82.  The nipple is P/N WES83.  If a welding shop can't get them, they can be ordered on-line from www.airgas.com.  In February 2006 the price was $12.62 including shipping.

[Stu Jackson]

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Connecticut suppliers

[Stu Jackson]

invoice

[Stu Jackson]

See changes to Reply #21 above.  Thanks again to all for providing this important and helpful information.

[Mark Elkin]

The CNG refill adapter has been added to the Projects section.  The web page is http://c34.org/projects/projects-cng-refill-adapter.html.

[Stu Jackson]

Here's the link to the wiki:  http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=CNG_Refill_Adapter