Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
FBH in a Series 2a
Good Evening,
I hope you're well,
I've recently bought a 1965 2a for my 40th - wanted one for a while and as a town car I prefer it to the D3, though it's getting cold and the series doesn't warm up like the D3 - who'd have thought!!
I have bought a FBH from a breakers, but wanted to check to see if anyone has details on the pumps - workshop manual or wiring diagrams etc?
I have a bluetooth circuit board/ app setup that I'll use to turn the heater on, and we're adding a timer function on to allow the setup to turn itself off - thinking 10mins will be sufficient to warm the series and 300tdi!
I think my main issue is the fuel pump and the plumbing, but anyone who knows these things better than I do please chip in any useful advice.
I'll keep searching the Forum in the meantime
Many thanks for your time
Elliott
16th Oct 2023 6:05 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18561
What model FBH, there are lots of variations.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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16th Oct 2023 7:05 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
I fitted a cheapo Chinese diesel heater into the rear tub of my 2a. It blows hot air into the cab from the rear tub. I installed it into an old ammo box, and bolted it to the floor. It draws air from outside, heats it and blows it through the rear bulkhead, between the seats.
Toasty warm and even has a remote starter!
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16th Oct 2023 7:41 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies.
Martin, I'll check tomorrow to find out - thanks
Gareth - thats not a bad idea, as the smiths fan is a bit pants - especially as the 300 isn't really getting to temp in the cold weather - it sits about 70deg at 55mph.
Does it still need a diesel feed?
Do you have a link etc too please
I wonder if I could take out the smiths heater and replace the lot with an effective vent system for windows etc too.
Many thanks
16th Oct 2023 7:51 pm
Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 398
Have you replaced the engine fan with an electric one so that it is thermostatically controlled in cold weather? In my experience that, or else a simple radiator cover, is needed if you want an old Defender engine to get up to a decent temperature in cold weather.
Of course an additional cab heater is a good extra, but the basic engine temp is worth looking at too!Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
16th Oct 2023 8:04 pm
Mr E
Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58
hello
Thanks for the message.
Yes the viscous fan has been removed, to be fair, only in traffic did I need to run the electric fan to cool the engine this summer.
I've added an air intake intercooler and used a 300tdi radiator that incorporates a oil cooler too, seemed a good idea until today shivering back home!!
I hope all's well
16th Oct 2023 8:13 pm
Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 398
Mr E, look on the bright side - all the extra layers that you need to wear in an old Land Rover in winter help protect you from all the sharp edges that you constantly bounce off in the driver's seat!Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
16th Oct 2023 8:33 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
The diesel heater can be fed from your main diesel tank. Mine is petrol, so needs a separate tank.
I still have the Smiths heater in the cab, I use it if it’s not too cold. The CDH (as I call it) is useful for initial heating on cold frosty mornings. I haven’t done any plumbing to make it demist, but I’m sure with some ingenuity it would be possible.
This is the unit I got. 2kw is more than adequate. I had a 5kw at first and it would cook a Turkey in the cab!!
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