Not sure if I have posted this in the correct place. I always get into trouble when using such sites. Plus I do not have the time to figure them out. Any way I have just been reading some of the posts regarding Nozzles for charcoal gassifiers. I have a 1933 truck French Truck that was converted to charcoal and has, until approx 20 years ago, run on it, as a primary fuel up until the end of is use. The nozzle is water cooled from the engine cooling water, taken from a pick up off of the water pump. If anyone is still interested, I can post a couple of photographs showing it. it appears to be still in good working order after all these years. The material is bronze. Could look into producing a few if anyone is. interested.
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Pictures would always be neat. Is it a gouhin Poulenc design gasifier?
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Hi Cody,
Neither, it was an experimental design, the truck was purchased be the then owners and they built an experimental unit, in 1936 ish, using old French Oil - Petrol Drums for the Retort and Filter housings. .Looks as if it was quite successful as it ran for many years, with only a 2 gallon (ish ) Fuel tank. Must have worked hard as all of the king pins and axle swivel arms are worn out and Bu** erd .
When I have the nozzle out of the remains of the body I will put a couple of photographs up for interested parties to share.
Thanks for your interest,
Kind regards,
Peter
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Hi Peter , welcome back after the long break 
Would love to see more , for sure if you have photo’s or even any video’s posted on line would be amazing to see .
Where about’s in the world are you and the truck parked ?
Dave
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Peter,
If photos showing details of the entire gasifier and installation are available, they would be great to see.
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Yes I would be super keen to see the entire set up if you can video it cheers Wayne
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