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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #15 on: December 30, 2018, 08:29:33 PM »
Had it mounted today and already gonna move it up 1.5" .
The heater in the shop wont stay lit so not much progress.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2018, 09:49:45 PM »
I ordered this EBay unit. Found one that didn't use weak computer fans.
Also van floor heaters is another alternative. (3rd pic). Advantage is bolting up to the firewall flat.

I need to find an ash tray for my 32 dashboard now. Anybody know where I can find one ?


I have one if your interested,  it needs a little work the lid is sprung
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Rattiac  sorry for the delay got busy with house things (honey do's)  and forgot  will get them tomorrow

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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2019, 01:17:54 PM »
Sounds good.  8)

Gonna try to fix the (propane) heater today, so I can finish the heater install. If that makes any sense. 😁

30° in the shop. 😬
Im hoping the thermocouple needs cleaned.
Grabbed another thermocouple at Lowe's but this looks like a whole different animal.

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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #18 on: January 01, 2019, 06:41:13 PM »
Alrighty then. Propane Heater is going and staying at 55°.
Install is almost complete. Except for wiring.

I need help !!!
I dont get thier wiring instructions.
3 wires from switch (red, blue, black)
2 wires on heater/motor box.

Now shouldn't it be like this at switch.
Red - power in
Blue- power out to motor (+)
Black ground
Thier instructions make no sense.


« Last Edit: January 04, 2019, 01:37:56 PM by Rattiac »
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #19 on: January 01, 2019, 10:11:42 PM »
Rattiac I looked up that Meco unit you have, no wire diagram to be found. That is a strangely worded instruction sheet.

They way I read it (crosseyed) is:
1-Red wire from switch and the red wire from the motor go to 12v positive switched battery.
2- Black wire from switch goes to chassis ground.
3- Blue wire from switch goes to motor Black as a motor ground.

Probably using that blue wire as the variable ground for fan speed?

Maybe someone else will have some input on this. Just the way I read it, might not be correct!

Add* I thought more about that, I don't understand why they have 12v power to switch if they are using ground as the on/off/speed control. Unless the switch has a light inside? You may have to get a muti-meter out and just hook up switch to see if the Blue wire is sending a resisted ground or power out.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2019, 11:41:21 PM »
Hooked up the multi meter and the ground resistance went up as I turned the dial.  :o

Houston, we have a heater.  ;D
Well, learned something new in electrical .

Tomorrow I'll fire it up, bleed the system and give it the official test.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2019, 10:15:47 PM »
Testing complete. Once it gets up to 180° it puts out some really good heat but..... apparently I have a 160 thermostat I forgot about.
When I turn the heater on , I can watch the temp go back down to 160.  :o.
Probably time to change that thermostat here soon. ;D
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2019, 01:35:11 PM »
I ordered this EBay unit. Found one that didn't use weak computer fans.
Also van floor heaters is another alternative. (3rd pic). Advantage is bolting up to the firewall flat.

I need to find an ash tray for my 32 dashboard now. Anybody know where I can find one ?


I have one if your interested,  it needs a little work the lid is sprung

Ready whenever you are. Last night I was able to drill a few 1/8" holes in the wood to see check clearance underneath. Looks like it's gonna work.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2019, 06:57:41 PM »
Sorry Rattiac, I've had cell phone issues (A Rotten APPLE) had to make two 250 mile round trips to the nearest Apple store to get my 6 month old phone replaced under warranty. I'll send you the pictures first thing in the morning  If you want to send me your personal email or cell number I can send it either way you prefer
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2019, 08:18:54 PM »
Text is probably easier. PM sent. 8)
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #25 on: January 15, 2019, 06:21:23 AM »
Rattiac     just wondering if you received your package I sent you?

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« Reply #26 on: January 15, 2019, 09:18:51 AM »
Tracking says it should show up today.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #27 on: March 31, 2019, 09:56:03 PM »
Starting to wonder. Did I mount the heater too high ? Or something else ???

Temp sweeps up to 220° ish and then drops back to 180 fairly quickly. No boiling.
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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #28 on: March 31, 2019, 10:29:40 PM »
Could be where your sender for your guage is located gets hotter before  the thermostat does. cool water from the radiator sitting on the top of the thermostat.

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Re: Heater talk. Brrrrrrr
« Reply #29 on: March 31, 2019, 10:59:36 PM »
Starting to wonder. Did I mount the heater too high ? Or something else ???

Temp sweeps up to 220° ish and then drops back to 180 fairly quickly. No boiling.

Reminds me of my S10 (2.2 engine) temp would shoot up high then just drop.  Figured the thermostat was working properly but installed a new one anyway.  Still goes up and drops when the thermostat opens.

Some of the old timers around here still drill a small hole in the thermostat plate so it can bleed itself. 
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