Acreage T250
Member
- Joined
- Dec 21, 2022
- Messages
- 23
I don't want to go through another winter of freezing while plowing the driveway so I decided to add some heat.
I wanted something that is tucked away and compact so I decided to add a Maradyne Fans HF-200012-M I found new on ebay for $120 US.
I installed it behind the seat and had to debur the square holes a little for the round 2-3/4" blower outlets. This heater core has adjustable louvers. I drilled and tapped 1/4" holes which avoids removing any items to install nuts.
I used a thin cutting board to make a bezel/grill to hide the hack job I did to cut holes on the back panel. The 2 speed switch found a home on lower back panel to keep the wiring short and simple. 12VDC came from a aux plug.
I found 2 coolant plugs which used a 7/16" square plug. I had to buy a plug socket set on Amazon to get the front plug off as there is no room to get a wrench in there. The return plug at the pump inlet was easy to get at with a wrench. Note the coolant needs to be partially drained before removing these plugs.
For a "heater control valve" I used one of these, as it can easliy be reached from the back door..its the red valve in the photo.
www.greenlinehose.com
I added an after market door but still lacked side glass,. In the mean time I tried this collision wrap but the adhesive doesn't stick well to old paint even after a soap washing. Here is hoping duct tape keeps things attached long enough to get through another winter.
I wanted something that is tucked away and compact so I decided to add a Maradyne Fans HF-200012-M I found new on ebay for $120 US.
I installed it behind the seat and had to debur the square holes a little for the round 2-3/4" blower outlets. This heater core has adjustable louvers. I drilled and tapped 1/4" holes which avoids removing any items to install nuts.
I used a thin cutting board to make a bezel/grill to hide the hack job I did to cut holes on the back panel. The 2 speed switch found a home on lower back panel to keep the wiring short and simple. 12VDC came from a aux plug.
I found 2 coolant plugs which used a 7/16" square plug. I had to buy a plug socket set on Amazon to get the front plug off as there is no room to get a wrench in there. The return plug at the pump inlet was easy to get at with a wrench. Note the coolant needs to be partially drained before removing these plugs.
For a "heater control valve" I used one of these, as it can easliy be reached from the back door..its the red valve in the photo.
Green Line 5/8" hose barb to 3/8" male pipe brass angle valve. | Green Line Hose & Fittings
All of our angle valves feature hand wheel handles and brass construction. We offer multiple configurations including pipe thread (NPT), SAE flare, garden hose thread, and hose barb. Additional configurations are available on special request.
I added an after market door but still lacked side glass,. In the mean time I tried this collision wrap but the adhesive doesn't stick well to old paint even after a soap washing. Here is hoping duct tape keeps things attached long enough to get through another winter.
