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Bunk heater maintenance

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by D.Tibbitt, Feb 11, 2020.

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  1. Feb 11, 2020 #1
    D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Do any of u guys have experience taking bunk heater apart and cleaning it? Mine is smoking real bad so i know it must have alot of carbon build up in it, probably has never been cleaned out would be my best guess.

    just wondering how hard it must be to take it apart and if i can do it on the road. I have all basic tools and sockets but i know there is a special socket i need to get to be able to take the glow plug/pin out.. Or should i just run some kerosene thru it on full blast? according to youtube kerosene burns off all the carbon build up

    Thanks
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2020 #2
    Snailexpress

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    I did it. It was not much carbon inside. Glow plug was clean. The cure is run heater on highest temp set for couple hours on kerosene fuel. Kerosene is from Home Depo. Disconnect fuel line from the fuel tank and put in jar with kerosene. Open windows or doors to keep heater on high running.
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2020 #3
    D.Tibbitt

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    Ok i will try that first thing, if it doesnt get better i will open it up and see how dirty she is .
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2020 #4
    PE_T

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    There are a few good YouTube videos on “Espar heater maintenance.” I personally have never serviced mine, I got a new one installed some 3 years ago and haven’t used it much.

     
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  7. Feb 11, 2020 #5
    D.Tibbitt

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    Awesome ! Thank you
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2020 #6
    mhyn

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    I have run kerosene thru it. Within 30 min all carbon was cleaned. If unit is in working condition just run it by kerosine
     
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  9. Feb 11, 2020 #7
    D.Tibbitt

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    Thanks!! Im Gonna try it
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2020 #8
    Michael 247

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    I bought a New Bunk Heater on E Bay for 120 Dollars
     
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  11. Feb 12, 2020 #9
    D.Tibbitt

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    Serious?? I just bought a new fuel pump for mine that cost more than that lol
     
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  12. Feb 12, 2020 #10
    pavrom

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    His unit is probably Chinese ...but my buddy bought similar one same time i got webasto - works same good without issues
     
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