RPR Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 As I do not understand the current politics of the fora, I am double posting - one here and one on the forum formerly known as LRE and currently without name. My query has nothing to do with current or fomer owners, current or former moderators, any magazine, or the price of tea in china..... My 1978 88" was built for export to the Middle East and is not equiped with a heater or even the side air intake for one. What's the best/cheapest route to get some form of heater in there for this winter? I've seen Eberspacher's but they are far too expensive, and the 12v electric ones that I have seen are dubious yto say the least. Need your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hi Richard, One very easy option would be to fit a "flat" type one as fitted to later series 2a's, it fits on the bulk head in front of the gear lever, very easy to plumb in and wire. I doubt any standard series heater will be able to heat the cockles of the heart, perhaps the toes I do have a series 2a flat type in good condition, if your interested we could arrange something (and perhaps start our own transatlantic LR shipping service!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Go to the scrapyard and find something that looks servicable and will fit or buy a genuine LR one - and then continue looking for a heater that actually works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPR Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Roger - PM me with your proposal for the swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Richard, PM Sent , Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 flat bulkhead series heater or make one yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 One from a defender fits and works far better than the series one ever did. However the wiring is a little strange so you need to make sure you wire it up so the blower runs the correct way (guess how i know) Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 yer, live into one side of the motor , 2 wires out from other side, 1 in series with the resistor one isn't. These then go to the switch which earths one or other of the wires, giving either full or slow speed. Tonk - which matrix and fans did u use for your under seat jobby?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 i used a mk2 escort heater matrix and 2 12volt 3" pc fans, they only push 50cfm of air but its toasty around the feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 thats 50cfm each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPR Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Tonk, Thanks for the pictures. Have you run the hoses from behind the bulkhead up to the center section of the seatbox where you have trhe fabbed stainless grille, or am I not getting it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 the hoses run from normal heater outlets from the engine down along chassis under floor then into heater under seatbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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