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A system for storing, handling, and controlling the delivery of the gaseous fuel to internal combustion engine powered devices adapted to run simultaneously on both a liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel. The invention provides a control system having a float controlled solenoid for ensuring that a consis

A system for storing, handling, and controlling the delivery of the gaseous fuel to internal combustion engine powered devices adapted to run simultaneously on both a liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel. The invention provides a control system having a float controlled solenoid for ensuring that a consistent supply of dry gas is delivered to the engine. The invention uses the sensors and computer of the existing electronic fuel delivery system of the device to adjust the amount of liquid fuel delivery to compensate for the amount of gaseous fuel injection. The invention provides a gaseous fuel control system for a dual fuel device which is integrated and compact, and which preferably includes a fuel fill connection for the gaseous fuel. The invention also provides a horizontal fuel reservoir comprised of end interconnected parallel conduits and, preferably, includes two separate compartments and a pressure relief system for permitting expansion into a relief compartment from a main compartment. It also provides horizontal and vertical interchangeable reservoirs with expansion properties filled by weight.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for utilizing both gaseous and liquid fuels in a standard internal combustion engine having an air intake, at least one combustion chamber, an electronically controlled liquid fuel delivery device and a sensor for sensing a parameter indicative of completeness of

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for utilizing both gaseous and liquid fuels in a standard internal combustion engine having an air intake, at least one combustion chamber, an electronically controlled liquid fuel delivery device and a sensor for sensing a parameter indicative of completeness of combustion in said engine, said liquid fuel delivery device being controlled at least in part by said parameter indicative of completeness of combustion, comprising the steps of:sensing said parameter indicative of completeness of combustion in said engine,supplying liquid fuel from said liquid fuel delivery device into either said air intake or said at least one combustion chamber of said engine at a rate dependent at least in part on said sensed parameter indicative of completeness of combustion, andwhile said engine is operating, separately supplying gaseous fuel to said air intake at a substantially constant flow rate.