Wood chip carbourator????

Question

I am thinking of fitting an old (75) chevy pick up (350 Motor) with a woodchip carb. experimental only not for roaduse of curse. those are contraptions used in past ww2 in europe basically heating woodchips and using the gas generated for fuel, any tips, anyone done it??? stinks and bellows back smoke but works????

Answer 1

It might be more efficient to gassify large volumes of woodchips and convert the gas into fuel than to do it yourself. How are you going to refuel with wood chips?

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Answer 2

You are refering to a gasifier. Used on farm tractors. Apparently it worked for them. Us, I dont know.

Answer 3

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