Heat

[KRaiskio]

So the other day after some deliberation I ordered an aftermarket heater. I didnt want to install or modify a stock heater with its inefficency so it seems. What I got was a 24v unit comes with the heater core with a fan mounted on it and a switch. Has high med and low and is rated at 15000 btu. I dont have a wonter front or shift boots, which will be soon addition I hope. I did take some rubber mat and slide it betwen the mesh and cross bars in the stock grille. This morning I had decent heat on the way to work with 30 deg temps outside and only about a 10 min warm up

 

[madmachinistm1a1]

That's the same heater my dad put in his M-135 deuce feed truck. His was 12 volt, I was wondering if they made them in 24 volt for my deuce. Look's like a very clean set-up for the deuce , look's almost factory.

 

[cornrichard]

I have a similar unit mounted under the passenger seat in my deuce. It works great. In sub zero temps I am about 55-60 deg. in the cab. I taped all of the holes in the fire wall with gorilla tape. It is still there 2 years in. I left the stock heater in place and use it for defrost. I have them both on the same loop of hose. I think I could make more heat putting them in parallel. I will probably not waste the time to replumb. I put 3/4" ball valves on so I can easily shut everything off in the summer.

 

[ctmustang]

Nice looking setup-All it needs now is some green paint and it will look like it came that way.

CT

 

[Stan Leschert]

I'm running something similar. NAPA sells them. Just hit it with the green rattlecan and civvies won't know the difference!

 

[doghead]

Throw us a bone here... How about a brand name and part number?

 

[wreckerman893]

NAPA sells them. Just hit it with the green rattlecan and civvies won't know the difference!

Is the NAPA version 24 volt?

 

[KRaiskio]

12 or 24 Volt Cab Heater 15,000 BTU

That should be the link to the exact one I got and the company. I have an acct with the local napa. Where I like to support local buisiness but sometimes price wins out. I also installed shut offs for summer or in case something happened. It does come with a switch. I mounted it in the dash just below the light switch. Its made by maradyne. I know Ive heard the name over the years from working on fire trucks. I plan on painting it black to blend in some more with the floor tomm

 

[OPCOM]

I don't know about 15K BTU.. What is the deuce heater rated? It was inadequate on the highway at 30 degrees F for me.

 

[doghead]

Stock heater is supposed to be 30000 btu, I think.

 

[bratpackdad]

yep

 

[KRaiskio]

I think its pry just more efficent and fan only uses 2.4 mps. Where its mounted in the cab puts out a lot of heat. If I had shift boots and a hard top im sure it would be even better

 

[jatonka]

I know where you can get the shift boots.

Maradyne Corp makes lots of different heaters in 24 volt. Their products and prices are in large brochures at lots of Heavy Construction Equipment dealers. In our state, it is the Kobelco dealer in Albany

Maradyne is the company who owns Air-O-Matic steering assist also. FYI

 

[KRaiskio]

I know where to get boots also, trying to save for the spin on filters and seat covers at the same time and Ill be placing my order.

 

[cjtroutt]

Look Good Nice install.

 

[Kohburn]

I actually like the 12,500btu model that has a connection for the defrost.

imo the core in the stock cab heater is a good one, just needs a newer fan to move the air. the fan on mine is pretty pathetic and noisy.

 

[hdexpert]

Here's one you might want to check out Jeep Heater - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse

Talked to a guy that put one in a deuce, said it worked great and you can't beat the price!!

 

[DieselBob]

I actually like the 12,500btu model that has a connection for the defrost.

I agree that the defrost would be a big plus. Running around in the snow last year I really wasn't that cold but I had a heck of a time keeping the windows halfway clear so I could see.

 

[BEASTMASTER]

i have 3 20k btu heaters in my m51 for plowing ,all with their own switch. there is plenty of heat with two running, but it is still real hard to keep the windshield defrosted while plowing. for the shifters i cut a round piece of rug with a hole cut for the shifters.