$&#%*&$ ProHeat!!

[layoutshooter]

OK, How is this for a problem. My ProHeat came on the other night to re-charge the batteries. I was not in my truck at the time. It blew a cork and I found oil EVERYWHERE on the unit and my parking spot at the house. The engine did shut down and there is no sign of a spontanious dis-asembly. I looked it over and could not see anything loose, then again, there was a lot of oil so I could have miseed something. Anyone ever have this problem with your boat anchor, er, ProHeat? If so, what was it? I have to get in in the shop as soon as I am home next time. Back to the old idling game. Layoutshooter

 

[EASYTRADER]

check oil pressure sensor on rear of unit, they have a tendancy to leak through, and in fairly high volume once they start.

we had a similar challenge with ours. good news is this is something you can fix yourself
if you are inclined.

 

[layoutshooter]

Is it high or low on the unit? I don't know what to look for. I can to minor work, if it's easy. I am kinda not too smart about these things. Layoutshooter

 

[ATeam]

Is the oil filter screwed on tight? If you can unscrew it by hand, it is too loose and may be the source of your leak.

 

[layoutshooter]

Thanks Phil, but I already checked that. It was tight. I wish I knew more about things like this. It is raining hard here today so I won't be crawling around under the truck to look further. I do miss the fuel savings, running the big plant just to stay cool enough to sleep is expensive. Layoutshooter

 

[EASYTRADER]

its right in the center of the eingine, at the rear. there is a single wire coming out of it.

you'll have to remove the complte cover to
access it.

 

[layoutshooter]

Thanks, I will check it out next time I am not on a run. Layoutshooter