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post Aug 4 2012, 11:16 PM
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Good progress today. I had to take a break from the heat and took Noel on a ride, but then I returned and sorted out some of the wiring. I have the WUR, and AAR wired up. Tomorrow I will get the CSV and TTS hooked up.

To do list for tomorrow:
- CSV-TTS wiring
- Fuel pump wiring
- Send and return fuel hose
- Install inlet for crank vent into air housing
- Find my oil temp sensor and install it (no idea where it went)
- Install the rest of tin
- Vac hose for transmission
- Install trans filler neck
- Exhaust

About then I should be able to turn the key (oil, gas and trans fluid of course).
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post Aug 4 2012, 11:19 PM
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You go doc. Don't forget the lubricant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 5 2012, 10:24 AM
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So far today is a bust. I would do better putting a hull on the damn thing with the rain and thunderstorms rolling through constantly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I think I may have to abandon this being done by Matt's party/my vacation. I leave town Wed night...
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post Aug 30 2012, 07:23 PM
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Anyone have an oil temp sender? I cant find the one I had and I need it to finish up the bus. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Looking into this one:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?Pr...ode=VDO-323-055
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post Oct 8 2012, 06:25 PM
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Been distracting myself with motorcycle stuff lately. I needed a break from the bus as it was starting to not be fun. Now, winter is closing in and even if I do get it running, which I will, it will not be able to be driven without heat and defrost. So, I am now planning on buying a Propex heater for it. In the long run, this will make things better as I can drive whenever and do not have to divert time into my wacky heater design. This will not be cheap, though.

Here is the plan:
- 30lb horizontal propane tank in enclosed storage on floor against drivers wall in passenger area. I have checked into this and it only needs to be secured from moving, enclosed, and have a 4x4" vent to the outside in the floor in case of leak.
- Propex HS2800 for approx 9700 BTU
- Bilge fan for forcing air into/out of the heater so the air will travel through the bus' plumbing.

I plan to mount the heater in the bench seat like here:



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post Oct 8 2012, 06:26 PM
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The propane canister is steel and measures 12.2"x 23.4" and stands 13" high.
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post Oct 8 2012, 06:32 PM
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What's the cost difference between those and the espar petrol heaters?
Would be nice not to need another fuel source in the bus
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Looking into the Espar heaters, I see more price and not much benefit. Propane is efficient and largely cheaper and will not effect my travel range. At $4/gal for gas, and living in natural gas territory, I am leaning towards propane. Also, I can use the tank to run grills at camp outs so another bonus.

Cost I am finding:
- Tank = $153
- Heater = $830
- Bilge blower = $25
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post Oct 8 2012, 07:10 PM
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Here is a Espar D4 install. The D4 is $1820.
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I have the smaller one in my 914,.....everyone will tell you that you are going to blow up....



Gasoline heater way scary...
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Link to a full kit for the bus from UK
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Type2-Propex-...d5caaee#vi-desc
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post Oct 8 2012, 09:14 PM
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I am also debating whether or not to use an Atwood Hydro Flame furnace as they are cheaper. Not a lot of data on their CFM and such, and I know they are 75% efficient vs the 91% of the Propex.
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post Oct 8 2012, 11:08 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 8 2012, 08:51 PM) *

Looking into the Espar heaters, I see more price and not much benefit. Propane is efficient and largely cheaper and will not effect my travel range. At $4/gal for gas, and living in natural gas territory, I am leaning towards propane. Also, I can use the tank to run grills at camp outs so another bonus.

Cost I am finding:
- Tank = $153
- Heater = $830
- Bilge blower = $25


I would add a marine CO detector also = 65$
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post Oct 9 2012, 11:19 AM
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Why "marine"? CO is CO. Oh, it is not CO2, that would go off often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Oct 9 2012, 11:21 AM
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Regular home CO detector = $5-15
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Oh yeah, CO. You know what I meant.
Marine and RV detectors are calibrated differently (I'm guessing for smaller ppm for smaller confined spaces) . They are 12 volt. They are designed to handle extreme temperatures - your car could go from 110 to 0 degrees seasonally. And they are designed to stand up to excess vibration as you navigate the roads in Pittsburgh. Finally they won't go off when you fart.
Not the place to save a few $$$
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post Oct 9 2012, 03:20 PM
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Well, considering that gas heaters are used in vehicles of all types without these meters, I am not too concerned. The stock set up of air being blown over your exhaust pipes is more deadly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 9 2012, 02:20 PM) *

Well, considering that gas heaters are used in vehicles of all types without these meters, I am not too concerned. The stock set up of air being blown over your exhaust pipes is more deadly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

hum, I still like the idea of the oil, heater idea...

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post Oct 10 2012, 05:17 PM
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Don't worry about heat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Iffin it don't run you don't need heat. Lesson yer movin into that thing en parkin it down by the river!
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