Making of a Wood-Burning [Gasifier] Truck:
When commercial fuels become unavailable during an emergency, wouldn't it be good to have an alternative source of powered transportation? A Wood Gasifier converts timber or charcoal into wood gas which, after cooling and filtering, can then be used to power an internal combustion engine or for other purposes. Can't Find Fuel? Make Your Own With A Wood Gasifier! How to Build a Wood Gasifier - With Parts List (Video) 1 - 55 Gallon Drum 1 - 120mm Ammo Can 1 - 40mm (preferred), or 50 caliber, Ammo Can 1 - Plastic tub at least twice the size of the 40mm Ammo Box 1 - Grill Surface Thermometer 4 - Screw/band hose clamps - 1 5/16" to 2 1/4" 4 - 1/2" barb/nipple to 1/2" pipe thread 1 - 1/2" T connector 1 - 1/2" Thread to 1/2" Thread 1 - 1/2" Ball Valve (female on both sides) 1 - 1/2" Union 1 - 1 1/2" threaded pipe, 6" long 1 - 1 1/2" threaded pipe, 3" long 1 - Tube of High-temperature, red, RTV silicon sealant (NAPA Part # 81160) 1 - Sheet of Metal Mesh 1 - 6' long, 2" Diameter, High Temperature Silicone 2-ply (lined) Air Duct Hose (available from https://www.pegasusautoracing.com, Part #3631) 1 - 6' long, 1/2" diameter high-temperature tubing TOOLS NEEDED (per above Video): 2" Metal Hole Saw Bit Tape Measure Cresent wrench Leather Gloves Cloth Gloves 2 - Cut-off wheels Drill 1/2" Drill Bit Grinder and wheel Face Shield Safety Glasses Welder (see video for other options) Related Links: Mountain Men: Eustace Conway and Preston Roberts Work on Their Wood-Burning Truck [Video 2] How to Build a Wood Burning (Gasifier) Vehicle [Video 1] [Video 2] [Video 3] Plans for Building a DIY Wood-Gas Generator [to run a vehicle] Library of Wood-Gas Projects More Wood Gasifier Links on Google DIY Fuels Uses For Wood Ashes [Reference Link]
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