torpedo heater

sdtruck · Post by **sdtruck** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:28 pm

I have a jd topedo heater replaced all filters.when I put the shroud back on the flame goes out.If I lift the cover about 1 inch it flames like it should.I have not replaced the spark plug or nozel yet any ideas?I can see the spark plug and nozel working fine when shroud is up but cannot se it when shroud is down.

Post by **Norton** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:53 pm

When I do winter sled work I use this type of heater (when it is not borrowed out) for the quanset. We call them Knipco Heaters. Years ago when I worked at local JD Dealer they sent me to service school on these things. The low pressure style are simple but remember they burn a flammable liquid! Check this site out for help and BE CAREFUL! http://www.croteauenterprises.com/faq.html

RAT540 · Post by **RAT540** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:02 am

ALSO CHECK YOUR PUMP PRESSURE SHOULD BE A PLACE ON BACK OF UNIT WITH A THREADED PLUG TO SCREW PRESSURE GAGE IN IF YOU HAVE A SERVACE MANUAL SHOULD GIVE PSI RATING IVE GOT A SEARS CRAFTMAN 30,000 BTU AND PSI IS 3.0 LBS.
ALSO CHECK YOUR AIR FILTER. IF ITS NOT PULLIG ENOUGH AIR THREW IT WILL SHUT OFF.

DAVE

sdtruck · Post by **sdtruck** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:30 pm

Yep did all you all said next will be change nozzel and plug.I even cleaned the steel line from pump to the nozzel unit.