AN Isuzu truck converted to run on the Alternative Fuel Systems Eagle 1! setup. Dave Halliday Contributing Writer NATURAL gas can help solve two _ problems for vehicles powered by diesel engines —- emissions and high fuel costs. While diesels are popular because they are fuel efficient, durable and reliable, they pro- duce a sooty exhaust. In addition, recent fuel price increases have squeezed some truckers. So. far, quick reli f on fuel prices hasn’t appeared. - Thav’ s where -a dual-fael system could help:si ince natural Bas is the cheapest of fossil w? fuels. 3, A terggtive »Eucl " Systems ‘of Calgary ' believes it has the answer for some truck owners-) » “The Eagle I ‘diesel dual-fuel-manage- ment “system; has-been proven to be highly effective and now is being installed in teack. : public:: transport. fleets around - the world,” the company says. The dual-fuel system can be installed as” iginal. ment on new vehicles or.retro- . ts. The’ system: has been . successfully tested: on‘25 engine typ: Engine” manufacturers have worked to reduce the emissions froin diesels. ST combat the problem, manufacturers increased - engine : efficiency ‘and - improved 1-management. systems,” AFS. says‘i“The : petroleum industry significantly reduced the sulphur. content. and improved © fue prod-. eptable levels..." veloped: Eagle. IT has taken . further,” the'company says. “It:, dramatically: reduces: emissions . levels, greenhouse gas, and: signifi fuel * efficiency. “The™'system does ‘this ‘without loss of engine power. while maintaining operational efficiencies which are important to the driver. The Eagle II can also be programmed to vary the diesel fuel and natural gas mixture based on supply, eco- nomics and desired emissions levels. The AFS Eagle I computerized system electronically controls exhaust gas recirculation systems for the AFS Condor, a reverse-flow catalytic con- verter.” ~ Dual fuel refers to the simultaneous burn- ing of two fuels. Clean-burning natural gas is the principal fuel, whiie diesel fuel acts as the pilot fuel to provide i ignition. The company says that :early efforts to introduce dual-fuel technology failed as fuel- management systems operated mechanically. . Engine power was reduced, performance was erratic and the system required high mainte- nance. “The first major breakthrough came . through the development by AFS and BKM Consulting Engincers of new technology and a high-speed solenoid valve,” AFS says. The technology and the-valve combined to allow for precise fuel management that was impossible with earlier systems. The AFS Eagte II system has passed emis- sions testing around the world., The AFS Sparrow, a system used to convert. engines ‘from ‘gas ‘to natural gas operation has also passed these tests. “In ‘addition, the Sparrow has passed a recent year-long test project conducted ATCO and Molson’s Brewery on a fake lect operating in a confined area warehouse in Edmonton. The Sparrow is being used to convert Microbus fleets in Mexico City.” . AES has signed contracts-to- supply prod- - ucts:and technical support for projects, in -Mexico- City," China, India, England and ‘Australi . The company has projects in vari- ous stages of development in .China, India, ‘England and Australia and has major initia- tives in the United States and Canada. —Edmonton Journal Complete mechanical & electrical! repairs by factory trained technician IMPEX AUTO 1166A West: 14th Street Tel: 985-6237 (off Pemberton Ave., entrance at rear) :.. *) Visit our web site: wwew.impexauto.com toe - eye Honda Comprehensive Spring Check-Up oo Ifyou haven't been home to Honda for a while, here's an excellent reason to visit. It's the Honda: Comprehensive Spring Check-Uip...a complete multi-point inspection, plus il and filter change for: alt performed by our expert technicians using Gentine Honda parts. That's a ‘small just $58. Bring It Home To Horde now. + price for a lot of assurance. So don’t open your hood to strangers. ¢ Oiland filter change. o Inspect transmission fluid level Check for fluid teaks power steering fluid level (f ¢ Battery load /charging test licable), brake fluid level, Check etch fluid level (if applicable) ‘ rested peek eee # Inspect distributor cap, totor wires |. ‘mondion 1 inp iii ies ‘ washer, ‘ sare Ecke wheel ofinders of Washer fluid top-up . J Inspect tire wear and pressure _ Inspect exhaust system \ ++ V7 Tire rotation of Inspect ail lights and buib: 7 inspect drive belt condition °°. Inspect and lubricate doar fexluding timing belt) _ -: locks, latches, handles vos Honda Approved. - . Replacement Muffler INFINITI REGENCY INFINITI 1768 Burrard St, Vancouver (604) 739-7811