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MC - Iv (24.83.235.106)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 3:16 am: | |
My MC-9 came with an Espar heater which replaced the block heater but it is currently not working. I have an Espar manual on the system but because it was installed while it was at NJ Transit, I'm not sure of exactly how they set up the controls.
I have 24v. power to the system but I can't seem to find any fuses to check. Any Espar users out there?
Iv. |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess) (63.25.54.22)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 6:46 pm: | |
Espars often have an inline fuse near the unit. They are pretty reliable so don't jump to buying major parts until you have ruled out the simple stuff. Espar Canada will talk to you if you look them up on the internet and call them. Canada is factory office for the USA. |
Rodger Manecke (Rodger) (67.235.199.31)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2002 - 1:13 pm: | |
MC,
FWIW, in the late 70's in Seattle, I installed an Espar heater in my live aboard sailboat. It did a very nice job and was reasonably trouble free - except - it ate glow plugs. Seems #2 diesel and the glow plugs used in those models were a poor mix. I found that, when on the dock, fueling it from a jerry can of kerosene extended glow plug life significantly.
I went through a few fuel pumps before getting one that didn't leak after 100 or so hours of use.
Rodger |
FAST FRED (209.26.87.107)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2002 - 3:26 pm: | |
The espar units can be made much more reliable with a few mods.
Esp if used in a stationary set up that they were never designed for.
To operate them on a battery charger or a battery is do.able .
If you need detailed < but easy instructions holler.
FAST FRED |