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Posted by: 914werke Nov 25 2013, 03:52 PM

Are the engine thermostat and shroud flapper assembly considered integral to providing heat to the cabin/ defrost systems, or are they only for directing air over the oil cooler??

Posted by: dlee6204 Nov 25 2013, 03:53 PM

No those are only for the warm-up of the engine.

Posted by: Rand Nov 29 2013, 02:14 PM

The latter, which does matter.

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 29 2013, 02:29 PM

well I have a propane heater with a small bottle, and a thermostat, the 914 is warm and toasty, 0 warmup... I also have an electric heater un GRNMNEE instant warm....I also have a big ass alternator,
My heater is for bobcats and other contruction vehcles, mine is 30 amp and 50 amp draw.

http://dcthermal.com/catalog/sa12-2000

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 29 2013, 02:35 PM

QUOTE(scotty boy @ Nov 29 2013, 12:32 PM) *

QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 29 2013, 03:29 PM) *

well I have a propane heater with a small bottle, and a thermostat, the 914 is warm and toasty, 0 warmup... I also have an electric heater un GRNMNEE instant warm....I also have a big ass alternator,
My heater is for bobcats and other contruction vehcles, mine is 30 amp and 50 amp draw.

http://dcthermal.com/catalog/sa12-2000


Any photos of the install of the electric heater in GRNMNEE confused24.gif


It a square box 6”x 5” X 4” under the dash facing towards the back.. I have made a splitter box to run defrost and interior heat but not installed.

Posted by: partwerks Nov 29 2013, 10:26 PM

How well does it warm up the cab?


Posted by: Rand Nov 30 2013, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(partwerks @ Nov 29 2013, 09:26 PM) *

How well does it warm up the cab?

I'm betting you have a warmer car. Who cares in a 914? I found en electric solution for defrost that worked but it was fortified by rainx.


Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 30 2013, 01:24 PM

considering its dry warm heat from the second you turn it on , it works very well, need to be ducted to defrost..

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 3 2013, 11:34 PM

Very interested. I am not wishing to go with a gas BN4 if I dont have to in the bus, but it is too cold to drive without defrost and some heat. How well do you think one of the SA12-2000 12 Volt Brushless Cab Heaters would put out for the front cabin of the bus? Is it appreciable? Ducting for my app would be pretty easy as all the vents are right there, like a wall in front of the driver.

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