Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 6, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 It starts for a few seconds then quits. Occasionally it will run for 1-2 minutes before quitting. Its been sitting for two years without running. Where should I start looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 do you have it hooked to a propane tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 No, its a kerosene heater. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kivalo said: No, its a kerosene heater. Have you put kerosene in it ???????????????????????///////////////// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 Just now, f7ben said: Have you put kerosene in it ???????????????????????///////////////// Obviously, but its old kero, like over 2 years, Im thinking that is likely my problem. I can drain it easy enough but do theae little things have a filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Kivalo said: Obviously, but its old kero, like over 2 years, Im thinking that is likely my problem. I can drain it easy enough but do theae little things have a filter? It should burn it and if its lighting its not the fuel. I am not familiar with the exact model but its likely the thermocouple , low o2 sensor or air flow switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Quick google shows the HSI to be a bit more complex ......make sure the UV flame detector has a clean lense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 I guess I got some trouble shooting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kivalo said: I guess I got some trouble shooting to do. Lot of good youtube videos that show how to disassemble and clean them up. Could be a sticky air pump, could be blocked knozzle, could be dirty eye, etc. They don't look hard to work on at all. If it worked before parked, i'd say it's just something simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Any diesel run through it? Gelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 6, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 Used em a lot in construction yrs ago. Its a common problem but I don't remember the fix. utube it, I'm sure its easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, JEFF said: Any diesel run through it? Gelled? Yeah but its had several tanks of Kero since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 6, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 6, 2018 This may help you. Try to get past the wrenchs teeth . Don't look too long you may puke. The customers voice may remind you of someone in here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I was gonna post this video, but didn't want to deal with the flack. It's a good one, and it basically covers it all. He's definately from Bigums neck of the woods I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Mine would shut off when the gas cap was tight. Leave the cap loose and it would run. Idk . Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Bigums you have this thing ripped apart on the kitchen table by now or what????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 7, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, hayward said: Bigums you have this thing ripped apart on the kitchen table by now or what????? Nah I'll look at it tomorrow. Im too lazy to get off the couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kivalo said: Nah I'll look at it tomorrow. Im too lazy to get off the couch. Think like a dog. Try to fuck it, and if that doesn't work, piss on it and walk away... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I hate those stinky fucking things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 6 hours ago, f7ben said: Quick google shows the HSI to be a bit more complex ......make sure the UV flame detector has a clean lense That is what I thought does it have a flame sensor cuz that symptom sounds like a dirty flame sensor on a furnace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 21 hours ago, steve from amherst said: This may help you. Try to get past the wrenchs teeth . Don't look too long you may puke. The customers voice may remind you of someone in here.. That's Kivvie with his heater!! LMAO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted January 7, 2018 Author Gold Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, polaris550 said: That's Kivvie with his heater!! LMAO!! At least its a heater and not a hobo stove, you faggot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 7, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 7, 2018 Did it fall off the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, Kivalo said: At least its a heater and not a hobo stove, you faggot! A HOBO STOVE!! You're a fuckin' weirdo, I'm a wealthy man. Fuck off with your broken heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Did it fall off the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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