Torpedo space heater

[WrenchDad]

Does any one have/ own/or use a Knipco model F-98 torpedo heater that can offer some info?
I can get one for free but the guy say's the motor runs but wont light. I know nothing about forced fuel/ air topedo heaters. I'm assuming the problem is electrical but can anyone tell me what thing or things could be the problem and what replacement parts might be and their cost (approximate). Would it be cost effective to get it (cheap easy fix ) or not worth the money and hassle?

Thanks for the help

 

[Sixpac440]

A picture says a thousand words .... Use "Torpedo Heater" in a you tube search and there are lots of how to videos.

Basically torpedos are all the same ... fuel is drawn up a straw and blown across a spark plug igniting the fuel basically ...

 

[bigrob]

I cant remember what brand mine is , but it works really well , will fry your eyeballs lol

I had to take mine all apart and clean it , a former owner ran diesel fuel in it instead or k1 and it gumed up

As 440 mentioned they are all similar and lots of help online

 

[Inventorpardue]

Owner's Manual / Parts List

Download the owner's manual for the Knipco F-98 here.

Parts list from DESA that made the Knipco heater


Shows a spark plug in there, and its probably gummed up as suggested. Clean it up, these things are pretty dependable.