Is it safe to mix pure hydrogen with fuel at the carburetor without any modification?

Question

i heard a lot about the electrolysis process, then i wonder if i can use the hydrogen as a fuel additive, it is safe for my engine?

Answer 1

if u really have a carburetor...well do ya punk??? cars after about 1986/87 have injection run by computers...the computer senses something wrong when u put anything but gas in it and trys to adjust,,,,

Answer 2

Depending on how much hydrogen you add to the air, you might cause a lot of problems. Normally the very small amount of hydrogen those HHO or hydrogen boost kits make won't harm your engine. They won't increase your fuel mileage either for that matter.

If you do get a kit, they are going to recommend changing out the oxygen sensor so you can run you engine leaner, that will cause damage, it is also the only way they increase your fuel mileage. Running your engine lean can cause burnt valves, burnt pistons, damage to the head, etc.  you don't see the damage right away but say in 5,000 miles or so you could be looking at rebuilding your engine (read $2,000 to $5,000+).

Answer 3

So, you think the electroysis process produces enough hydrogen to make a difference?

If so, I do recall that when you convert an IC engine to hydrogen fuel (we were playing with it in the 70's) that the timing has to be drastically changed.   As an additive?  Probably doesn't make any real difference to the timing if gasoline is 99+ % of the fuel.  Then, again, with that little hydrogen, it won't help your economy, either, will it?

Answer 4

its been tried before and nothing happens at low rates.  At high H2 rates the fast flame front of the H2 cause fires in the carb so you have to design a new cam that closes the intake valves way early making for a loss of power.

BUT, H2 cost 3 times as much as gasoline, so why would you want to do that?

Answer 5

You may have to modify your oxygen sensor otherwise it is perfectly safe.

See link below for an informative short video.

Reagrds, Zyfert

Answer 6

Its only dangerous if you're an idiot about it. Be safe. Don't stand looking down into the carb when someone fires it up and you'll be fine.  

Answer 7

man don't try to make meth

Answer 8

Only one way to find out

Just stand back and remember to take a photo of you face for the plastic surgeon.