g741.org

Guys;

I see now the real need to install heat in my truck(see my other post). I'd like to find a mil surplus heater if I could, however if that is not possible, I'd like to go with something from Red Dot's website or something similar. I saw one unit there that had ducting capabilities which is appealing for defrost. I don't want or need a blast furnace, just something to take the chill off and make it comfortable.

I never was one for alot of heat in a vehicle, but I need some. Any recommendations you can make regarding a heater will be appreciated. Also names of dealers selling that I may not know about appreciated also, thanks.

Nick - I have a red dot in the box and the associated shutoffs/plumbing. PM me a phone number if interested. Keith

I scrounged a "pancake" stile rear heater out of a Toyota land cruiser. Easy fit. produces just enough heat to get by at 17 degrees. Since I have a 12/24 center tapped battery system wiring it to the 12V side was a breeze. Yea I know I am dammed but I am warm.

Check out Olive-drab.com...they have the complete directions for installing the 151 heater in an M37

http://www.olive-drab.com/od_m37_heater.php3


Parts list ( I didn't bother with the water shut off valve)

Parts List:

1. 1, Heater, 24V, (Hunter Mfg. Co., Model #HW-20-2, Stock # NSN 2540-00-869-0424; originally designed for M151
2. 1, ½" NPT brass nipple, 3 inches long, or, if you can find them, 2, 1/2" NPT to 5/8" I.D. hose brass fittings
3. 2, rubber grommets, 1 1/16" I.D.
4. 9 feet, 5/8" inside diameter heater hose
5. 1,Heater shutoff valve, with outlets for 5/8" hose
6. 1, push/pull type valve control cable
7. 6, hose clamps (7/8" to 1 1/8" size)
8. 2, ¾" x 6" metal straps
9. 7, ¾" x ¼" pan head machine screws, with nuts and lockwashers
10. 10, ¼" fender washers
11. 4, ¼" flat washers
12. 1, toggle switch
13. 1, "T" tap (to tap into your electrical system)
14. 4 feet, 10 gauge stranded electrical wire
15. 1, butt splice (a 10 gauge butt splice will plug onto the Packard connection that comes on the heater)
16. 4, cable ties

Dont bother with the fendermount heater if you need heat. Cause it sucks cold air from the outside and heats that. Mine looks great but is not the warmest. But on the other hand it looks killer. If you want one midwestmil has some nos kits left. This could be the only chance you will ever have to own one.

mattveeder wrote:Dont bother with the fendermount heater if you need heat. Cause it sucks cold air from the outside and heats that. Mine looks great but is not the warmest. But on the other hand it looks killer. If you want one midwestmil has some nos kits left. This could be the only chance you will ever have to own one.

Going with a hot water M151 type heater I ordered from Army Surplus Warehouse. Someone mentioned their site and they have them for $69.00.

I actually didn't even consider the fender mounted heaters. Don't really like the look of them. They're fuel fired right?

Only a few of the fender heaters are fuel fired. I belive that they were called artic heaters when they are fuel fired. The ones that are offered from midwestmil are hot water.