Diesel Heater Ford F250 Install - Tool Shed Heater. CDH

[@FranklinTHORNTON-s3g]

I have used 1oz SeaFoam per gal diesel in my HColory diesel heater from day one, the burn chamber and heat exchange stays like new inside and burns very clean. I use the same in my Vevor with no problems. The HColory actually heats my entire home in North Florida quite well. Your install was great in the F250. Keep up the videos, we do enjoy them and learn so much without destroying our own heaters in the process.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I have heard good things about seafoam. I may test it sometime for myself, but knowing me, I will have to do some silly test to make it interesting, haha.

[@cowboy6591]

YES please show rebuild!!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the vote.

[@dl9955]

FYI: The fuel cap vent has a plastic insert/check valve. The insert can fall out of the cap, so use a small tie wrap around it to keep it in place. If it falls out, diesel will be splashing out of the top of the vent hole in the cap. Ask me how I know. I use 2 of the Vevor diesel heaters in my barn/shop area and a 3rd one to heat my rooftop tent on my Jeep. Great heaters so far. Thanks for the video

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the comment / input. I currently have enough of these heaters that I have literally lost count, haha... and I love them all. They just sent me their newest version yesterday.

[@colinhamer6506]

I'd definitely be interested in seeing you rebuild the engine but I don't want you waisting your time if you don't have a need it I'd say spend the time on the CNC 👍

[@loweredexpectations4927]

There's one vote for it, haha. I'm considering rebuilding it to make a video, but also, I can sell it off to someone, and recoup some of the time / cost. If I do it for someone else, I'm billing or my time, but if I do it for myself 🤷‍♂️ .. That is a good point though. If it gets in the way of my other projects, then it isn't worth it.

[@colinhamer6506]

@@loweredexpectations4927 the fact that it was easier to replace it with a Honda says it all put it under the bench for spares 😉

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@colinhamer6506 Haha... Well. Replacing it with a Honda the first time was pretty tricky, but now that the swap was done, another one will be real easy.

[@philipreich7035]

Nice installation. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see you getting some footage out. Sure, why not an onan rebuild video..... Cheers from Oregon, USA, Philip

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the comment and support. I suspect videos will slowly trickle out as I get back into the swing of things.

[@jlucasound]

Drill a small hole in the exhaust cap and use a thin cable to attach it to the truck. If there is room in (under) the heater enclosure, you could attach the cable to one of the screws holding the round plate on the truck bed. Make a clip that you can slide the cap into when the heater is in use, so it doesn't rattle around when driving.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I did think of doing something like this, but the owner told me not to bother. Great idea though.

[@Murray-e4f]

About 19;33 ....WHAT !!!! Hahaha I did the same thing , got my new Vevor XMZ-L-D4 Heater today, Hahaha i read that part and said WHAT!! also, so i just put the fuel in and turned it on in less than 2 min it was cookin hot air , This heater primed started and made heat right out of the box , it burns super clean with low pump noise, moved it inside the house there is more noise from the air intake than from the blower on low, so i ran the intake out side, BAM quiet .. you can here the pump more on low, the main reason is the fuel lines touches the side and transfers the sound , looking forward to a true thermostat for my new heater, I just commented on your other vid and you replied thanks ,I have been looking for weeks and no new vides for the past 12 months soon as i leave, YT SAYS 5HRS AGO you have a new vid and here we are ...............far as im concerned they are great little heaters I run a diesel car and generator I am solar and grid tie diesel is the safest way to go ,so this is why i picked up this one it is certified approved with ac/dc inverter included

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Hey ! Thanks for the comment... This comment showed up. The manuals are lacking, to say the least. The heaters are great, but you either need to have no issues or be willing to tinker and watch videos / read blogs, to actually figure anything out, haha. I have seen these heaters with the ac/dc converter... I don't think Vevor sells any, eh?

[@TechneMoira]

Nice job, Joel... you're a great craftsman :) Don't worry about that wire hickup, practice makes perfect

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I always say "show me the person not making any mistakes, and I'll show you a person who isn't doing anything". The more you do, the more mistakes you make... and also, the more you learn.👍

[@wallacefrey6247]

Nice heater install job Joel, and it's good to see you again.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks Wallace ! I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to film this or not... it all worked out. I appreciate the comment !

[@glyngibbs9489]

Excellent. A true craftsman at work.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Why thank you!

[@Novagunner]

diesel heaters for everyone !!! whooooo !!!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Like Opera out here... "Heater for you, heater for you, heater for you.... HEATER FOR EVERYONE ! "

[@mickgatz214]

Good work, Joel. 👍 (Edit), by that I mean the job itself, and the video quality of your work.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks ! I appreciate the kind comment. I think the video is just has hard, if not harder, than the actual work.

[@colinhamer6506]

I had a little chuckle when you cut the hole in the bed and then stuck your finger straight down it even though you know it's sharp. I do similar silly things all the time 😅

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... I edited out the part where I rubbed my finger over the access panel / lid and got a metal sliver... it sucked.... But do you really have a choice? You have to do it.

[@colinhamer6506]

@@loweredexpectations4927 I can't stop myself doing this again and again there's a overwhelming need to touch and feel things I'm working on

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@colinhamer6506 Haha... so true.

[@Korpen_1979]

Finally, I have missed your "Diesel heater videos". It's as nice a feeling as on Christmas Eve when you look forward to watching "George and the Christmas star" which I want to remember is a Canadian movie...please correct me if I'm wrong. It has been watched every Christmas here at home for the past twenty years. Greetings from Sweden

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... I'm like a Christmas household tradition. I honestly can't tell you if it's Canadian or not... but I want to believe it is.

[@StratOvation]

Great to see you at it again Joel! You're a good friend to help out a buddy with the heater install, especially at the level of dedication to such a robust install! That rivnut kit looks a lot like the kit I have, works so good! Keep on, keepin' on dude!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks! I don't think this is my full time return, but figured I would film this job and share it with y'all. The rivnut kit worked really well. Way better than the one I had before.

[@cowboy6591]

At 27:00 Those remote controls need a feedback channel to inform the user it's received the command and also alarm the user of any problems.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

This particular remote control is extremely basic. The only way to know what the heater is doing is to look at the controller on the heater. Jason will basically be running this 24/7 while he is working up north... so as long as it turns on, he is happy. BJ and I both have Bluetooth versions that give feedback, but the remote fob that comes with them is also very basic and doesn't give the user any feedback.

something is telling me that winter is knocking on the door😂😊👍

[@loweredexpectations4927]

haha... correct.

[@Jacobskibros]

My first thought when I saw the thumbnail was OH NO Joel got rid of his truck and bought a POS Ford powerstroke! What a scare! Today I saw some delrin stock I saved in my toolbox.... instantly thought of you. I don't know if you need to order any material from JSB, but I may need to make more room in my toolbox.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

LOL... Nope ... I didn't buy a Ford. I think it would have to be a VERY low price for me to end up with a Ford, after how good my GM has treated me. Haha. Every time I look through my materials, I am reminded of your generosity. One can never have too much material, but I still have quite a bit. Partly as I've been busy with house stuff and not building much. PS. I got your pistons (may have told you that) and pulled the liners out of your cylinder so that I can do some very easy porting and clean up work. I wish all sleeves came out.

[@Jacobskibros]

@@loweredexpectations4927 Oh man the sleeves coming out.... Thats another thing that's so nice about yamaha. Maybe jsb needs to get you a 701...... Also big news. I just became a level 2 member with Vevor!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@Jacobskibros Yeah... the sleeves coming out is nice. It's funny that I got my start WAY back in 95, working on Yamaha and Polaris... and now, I pretty much just stick with Kawasaki 🤣 OOoooooooh ... What have you been purchasing from Vevor ? BJ and I used my ultrasonic cleaner in the past few days to clean up a carburetor on his truck. We used gasoline at first, to soak off the loose crud, and then Lestoil and water for the final cleaning... It was VERY impressive. Came out looking like new. Edit: Now that you're a Level 2 member, you'll have to update your Linkedin page, so people know.

[@PUBHEAD1]

Nice job. Good to see another heater vid. Cheers

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I knew you'd be happy to see some heater content. Thanks for the comment.

[@rolandleusden]

I have a similar setup in my classic car for the winter, used XT-90 connectors which will accept 10AWG and are mechanically more rugged.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I wanted something to attach (easily) to the access panel so that no wires were flapping about, but that may have been a better choice.

[@michaelg4931]

Only improvements I can see are a stowage spot for the exhaust plug for when the heater is installed as well as one for the exhaust adapter for when it's not installed and to have velcro straps for securing the power wire to the uni-strut in lieu of the zip ties. Otherwise, nice job.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Yeah... I am worried about this as well. The owner told me not to bother, but personally I would lose these for sure.

[@finlaybichan1275]

thats a seriously tidy install! you thought of everything

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks ! I should have used a better / more robust electrical connector, but other than that I am really happy with the install.

[@lanceulbrich6249]

Nice work👍valve guides are easy to make on that lathe

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... I had thought of making valve guides. I'm guessing to get the accuracy required, I would need to get a specific reemer ... I currently don't have any.

[@lanceulbrich6249]

@@loweredexpectations4927 yeah it's a good idea to ream them after you install. May still be cheaper then a head.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@lanceulbrich6249 I should have clarified that this is a flat head engine and the guides are in the block, not the head. Also, the guides are relatively inexpensive.

[@lanceulbrich6249]

@@loweredexpectations4927 I realized after I wrote that.

[@darrylbrown1319]

Nice to see you back Joel! Just a side note, the blue "vented" lid on these guys are terrible for leaking when the unit is bumped around. Might want to look into a vent upgrade.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the comment Darryl ! I did have a look at the lid, and on this model (or for this year) they have upgraded the lid. I actually shot footage showing a few upgrades including that and the metal fuel line into the chamber coming out at an angle to void kinks... better fuel line. I just didn't have time to edit it all into this video. I'm not saying that this cap won't leak, but I know what you are talking about. The old blue cap in my truck seeps out the hole regularly. This one has a better seal and apparently more thought into the vent.

[@robertclark5752]

I think a video on overhauling a motor would be great. Hopefully you get some time to relax soon.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for your vote. I have been doing a little relaxing around my fire pit, in the evenings... but generally I like to tinker with things to "relax"

[@huf67]

3:50 ... Ahhh, the filing cabinet of mystery. Every garage has at least one of them. When you don't know what to do with it, just pick a draw.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... I have two of them in my garage, and they get quite a bit of use.

[@walleyeye]

Yes lets see the rebuild.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

that's another "YES" vote

[@kevinfrerichs8589]

Rebuild it, I'll watch.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for your vote👍

[@MightyCapri]

I have a question, is there a place I can get just the bluetooth controller and motherboard for an 8kw?

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Not that I know of. I have been looking for a while. I suspect that they will be available very soon / this fall on aliexpress etc. as they have been out for around a year now.

[@vandmatt]

A better solution for the connector for heavy guage wire would be to use an xt60 connector.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Yeah... I used what I had and didn't think I had time to get something else. I like the flush mount of the one I used, but should have used something more robust.

[@jean-louislabrie7809]

Great job

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thank you!

[@wickedcoyote271]

I would worry that the uni-strut edges will wear through the wire. Other than that, nice install.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I filed the edges off camera, and the wire is zip tied so that it can't move around. There are two ladders that sit in the vehicle when in use, as well as other random stuff, so protecting the wire is important. I'm hoping this works well, but if it doesn't we will have to try something else.

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

Hey Joel, it's been awhile. Hope you're doing well. 👍🏽

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Hey man ! It has been a while. Things are improving. Not 100% stable... not that they ever were, haha.

[@Sebastian-xx4di]

At first i love the Diesel heater Videos :) did you think about using a nozzle/injektor or something in the Diesel heater? Greatings from germany

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Hello and thanks for the comment. These heaters do not produce enough pressure for a nozzle, and the design does not allow for this to work.

[@mike97525]

yes😎😎

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks.

[@tomirwin4819]

Nice 👍

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks.

[@dangeroustoman]

Just make sure that he never turns that switch of when the heater is running. He will cook the motor in it. Ask me how I know. 😂

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... how do you know that ? Yikes. Yeah... I once melted a fan in this way.

[@Zewestcoaster]

You say there is no difference between the 5 and 8Kw heaters. I bought an 8kw for the camper (before I knew better) and it chases me out in any sort of weather warmer than -5*c on the minimum heat setting (level 1 out of 1 to 10) I have that cheesy three button controller (No alpine/plateau mode). With that I am able to tell the heat exchanger runs around 135 to 143*c on minimum. I'm looking at replacing the 8Kw with the 5kw as I'm concerned the 2Kw wouldn't have enough oomph.... Does a 5Kw heater run "cooler" on the minimum heat setting? How much does alpine/plateau mode affect running temperature on minimum? Thanks, edit: I have installed my 8kw heater to suck fresh air from the outside rather than recirculate the air from inside the camper.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

From all of my testing and from everything that I have researched, the 5kw heater does not produce less heat at setting 1 than a 8kw at setting 1. If you do the math on the HZ of your pump, you can get a rough idea of how many KW it is making on setting one, and then compare that to a 2kw heater. The pumps are generally 22ml pumps. This means 22ml per 1000 pulses. For ease of math .022 ml per pulse. That means if your 5kw pump is clicking once every second on low.... .022 x 60 = 1.32 per minute = 79.2 per hour. Diesel has about 1kw/h of energy per litre. So about 0.8kw at 1hz.

[@Zewestcoaster]

@@loweredexpectations4927 Hmmmmm....... This cheezy pump controller doesn't have the ability to set the hz. My pump is clicking 123 times a minute (Method: record pump using Iphone voice memo recording for one minute. Convert to MP3 and open using Audacity. Count pulses for the one minute duration. Audacity has the graph to visually see the sound spikes of the pump clicking.) Math: 0.22 X 123 = 2.706 Can I then assume this is pumping out close to 3kw of heat on its lowest setting? (Is my math correct?) Thanks, Edit: I didn't take it all the way... 2.706X60 = 162.36 per hour so 1.6Kw on setting 1?

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@Zewestcoaster That's 123 per minute is 2.05 hz ... that seems really fast for setting one, but yes, the rest of your math checks out. I suspect that a 2kw heater is actually about 1.8 on max, so this gives you something to go by.

[@martinpanks992]

What about the air intake?

[@loweredexpectations4927]

The air inlet is just pulling directly under the heater. I made a small air inlet hole off to the right hand side of the heater, above one of the shelves, so that the enclosed space wouldn't be starved for air.

[@martinpanks992]

Are the Vevor heaters tunable?

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Some of them are. This one is not, and the tunable ones are getting harder and harder to find.

[@EricBoudle]

Rebuild if it's cost effective.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I'm sure that it will be cost effective for me... If I don't account for my time spent. The parts won't cost tooooo much.

[@facereader99]

Please don't waste your time by doing any repair on this Onan engine. Onan shut down a long time back. New parts are difficult to get and expensive. 2-3 years back I was contacted by a company running a tennis stadium covered by an inflatable roof normally powered by an electric motor. The Onan was a back up. I refused to repair the engine because if it failed, and someone got caught under the dome, the insurance company would come for me. No way. I advised them in writing that it was very vulnerable to failure and should be replaced at the earliest. They were not willing to spend the money. No worries. Thank you. Bye bye. I extracted myself out of it pronto. Ron. Ron Small Engines. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Yeah... I can see your point, especially when the engine is used to operate a critical system. Lots of these engines are used in lawn tractors and others sorts of utility equipment, so the worst thing that will happen is the job doesn't get done. The reason this engine wasn't rebuilt by the owner, is that if his crew was down for a few days, that would cost him way more than a new engine. I may put this back together and give it to someone for a go-kart or something like that. We'll see.

[@team5824]

What a rip off... 3 days ......

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I checked your channel and didn't see any videos of your install. I was hoping to see how to do it properly, for next time.