Heat exchanger

[Lee Stockwell]

Who's Tom?!

Probably just let Modernistic take care of it for me.

One and the same.

 

[Cleanworks]

How do those quick connects work on a HX? Do they have to be replaced often? That is a lot of heat on the seals and it seems as though it would be a weak spot.

I was just thinking the same thing. Better to replace them with a swivel nut connector.

 

[bob vawter]

Who's Tom?!

Probably just let Modernistic take care of it for me.

Tom is the guy you were talking to at Modernistic

you won't find a nicer guy

 

[steve_64]

Tom is the guy you were talking to at Modernistic

you won't find a nicer guy

They don't sell vehicles he said. They run them till they scrap em.

 

[Doug Rice]

that HX looks like it's already been disassembled and re-welded. Maybe they just had it repaired before.

 

[steve_64]

that HX looks like it's already been disassembled and re-welded. Maybe they just had it repaired before.

Yes im going to replace it. I wouldn't have faith in a repair. I'll probably take it in next week.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Bypass it in two minutes. Probably plenty of heat without it.

 

[steve_64]

Bypass it in two minutes. Probably plenty of heat without it.

You are probably right Lee. I may try that.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Just connect the two quick couplers to each other.

 

[Spurlington]

Speaking of heat exchangers .. mine is 2ft long and the switchgage is at the end where the pressurized cold water comes in .. shouldnt it be reading the temp as its leaving the exchanger? Seems like it would be an inaccurate reading and would be better positioned somewhere between the exit line of the exchanger and before the solenoid valve. Also I imagined the water running thru tubes as the heat blew around the tubes .. how is this switchgage dippin into water to take the temp if its runnin through tubes?

 

[Nate The Great]

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Speaking of heat exchangers .. mine is 2ft long and the switchgage is at the end where the pressurized cold water comes in .. shouldnt it be reading the temp as its leaving the exchanger? Seems like it would be an inaccurate reading and would be better positioned somewhere between the exit line of the exchanger and before the solenoid valve. Also I imagined the water running thru tubes as the heat blew around the tubes .. how is this switchgage dippin into water to take the temp if its runnin through tubes?

What exchanger do you have? Machine?

 

[Spurlington]

Hurricane Machine with upgraded Heat Exchanger from Johns Custom - TTI

 

[steve_64]

Just connect the two quick couplers to each other.

I tried this but the hose sprung a leak lol. to much bend. I put it back and it doesn't leak too bad. I am going to a shop tomorrow to get those replaced and maybe some others that may be leaking.

Got the power steering pump replaced today and some break work done so I'll see what happens with getting these lines fixed and how much heat I have. I spent $700 so spending another &1300 minimum isn't on the top of my to do list.

 

[steve_64]

So I replaced a couple lines and fittings today and was able to bypass the heat exchanger.

Seems to be running smooth again. I'll find out tomorrow about the heat. I'd like to save up and get a new blower to go with the heat exchanger.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Keep the blower well lubed.

 

[steve_64]

The heat was OK but now that I've had better heat I am willing to pay for the repair. Just will wait a bit and see if I can do the blower too.

 

[Doug Rice]

why are you changing the blower is it bad or are you going to a bigger one?

 

[steve_64]

why are you changing the blower is it bad or are you going to a bigger one?

The blower is bad. It knocks real bad sometimes . It had been froze up once and was broke free with a pipe wrench. I'd like to put a 59 in Instead of the 56 but not sure about it. I see 59s cheaper than 56s on eBay.

 

[Doug Rice]

Used blower on Ebay, not sure what size.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HydraMaster...f0de6&pid=100338&rk=17&rkt=30&sd=252752285439

 

[Lee Stockwell]

It's a 4005, 45, 4m equivalent. It has the dual shaft that Hydramaster's use. You don't need to use the second shaft if you don't need it.

 

[steve_64]

Well the heat seams pretty good now that I've used it a couple more days. I'm even thinking about removing it from the system for now and use bigger exhaust to let it really breath.

Kicking around ideas to lay it all out to fit me better too. I'm thinking about some things you have mentioned Lee.