Reply To: 1931 Series 43 Passenger Heater

[Randy Roberson]

I own a Southwind heater. They were made by Stewart-Warner and millions were sold. They worked great and there was no risk from the operation of the unit. It took gasoline from the float bowl of the carb, and the products of combustion were taken into the intake manifold. They are commonly sold on Ebay and at swap meets, but almost never with the gasoline supply tube, and it will not work without it. It is much more than just a tube.

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Imagine the value of almost instant heat rather than waiting for the engine coolant to get to temperature, in a cold winter.

I looked more closely at my ‘31 today. I am convinced it had an accessory hot water heater at one time.