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Multi fuel heater

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Last summer I picked up a nice multi-fuel heater at the Iola, WI. swap meet.
Complete with control box and cables. It last ran on diesel fuel. 24 volt.
I've tried to fire it but no luck. Fuel pump and fan/blower both work.
It just won't fire. Fuel filter is clear.
I'm scared that I have a potential bomb in the making based on the excess
diesel fuel that comes out of the burner when I tip the unit on end.
I'm needing a TM or manual to trouble shoot and also any advice on
how to proceed.
Here's info on the data plate:
Heater, vehicular compartment multifuel burning
Stewart Warner- Southwest Corp.
Model: ojkhi-10530b 30,000 BTU 24V
NSN: 2540-01-194-3323
Part #: 19207socn11669898
I've googled the NSN and part number. Seems to be a heater for a Hummer.
Any help or advice much appreciated.
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Hi Jerry,
Are you going to the Fruitland meet? If not, I'll watch for a TM for your heater.
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Cal_Gary wrote:Hi Jerry,
Are you going to the Fruitland meet? If not, I'll watch for a TM for your heater.
Gary

Gary:
No, not going to Fruitland. A TM or other manuals would be helpful.
If you find any, please buy them for me.
The NSN seems to indicate that the heater is for a HUMM V.
Although I think all the late model multi-fuel heaters by SouthWest
are basically the same operating principles.
Thks,
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I know... spring is here and few of you guys have any interest in heaters this time of year.
But I'm hoping someone on this forum has some knowledge of multi-fuel heaters that
can help me fire up my heater without a bon fire incident I would really appreciate
any info. and/or your input.
Now is the time to prepare for winter............
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Jerry, I'll look through my manuals and see if any of them are for a South Wind.

Edit: Found a manual for 10560 series, might be useful as most of Stewart Warner Corp. heaters operate much the same way, If you think it will be useful it is yours for the postage.

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Forgot to mention, I have two of these if anyone else needs one let me know, same deal as Jerry, yours for the ride.
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Carter:
I agree. Southwind gas heaters all pretty much operate the same. Years ago I did several of them on VW bugs
and buses.

I'll take you up on your offer for the manual.
Here's mailing info.
Jerry Bubolz
1077 N. Redrock st.
Gilbert, AZ. 85234

Advise postage and your address and I'll send you the $$$.

Thanks in advance......

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I will send one of the manuals out tomorrow Jerry
I also have maintained several of them in the past, had a couple of M37 with them on the fender as part of the winterization kit and found when the get carbon fouled the heat stops and it is maintenance time.
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Thanks for doing that Carter.
I'll post my findings and hopefully I can get the heater fired.
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Hello, mr. Carter, I just found your site and I have the 10530 and the water heater Verision. If you still have the manuals I would greatly appreciate a copy.
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m37jarhead wrote:....
I'm scared that I have a potential bomb in the making based on the excess
diesel fuel that comes out of the burner ....
Jerry
I read somewhere that those heaters can be easily converted to flame throwers :mrgreen:
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Yeshi wrote:Hello, mr. Carter, I just found your site and I have the 10530 and the water heater Verision. If you still have the manuals I would greatly appreciate a copy.
I might still have one copy, have to check my collection and let you know tomorrow.
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52PLOWERWAGON wrote:
m37jarhead wrote:....
I'm scared that I have a potential bomb in the making based on the excess
diesel fuel that comes out of the burner ....
Jerry
I read somewhere that those heaters can be easily converted to flame throwers :mrgreen:
I am sure ATF and Homeland Security would like to chat with you about that. :wink:
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Carter wrote:
52PLOWERWAGON wrote:
m37jarhead wrote:....
I'm scared that I have a potential bomb in the making based on the excess
diesel fuel that comes out of the burner ....
Jerry
I read somewhere that those heaters can be easily converted to flame throwers :mrgreen:
I am sure ATF and Homeland Security would like to chat with you about that. :wink:
send em' over. do they need my address ? :roll: :lol: :lol:
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