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Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:47 am

Ok so I ran across this yesterday when I was picking parts. I'm thinking it may have been industrial but not sure. So what the crap is it.

Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:00 am

gas heater

Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:12 am

I kind of figured. Was it for industrial or was it actually installed in a Beetle/Bus?

Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:21 am

67/68 beetles (maybe 66 too?).
I don't see the air pump or the control box though, not quite complete.

Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:23 am

Looks like the one that fits under the rear parcel tray of a beetle. Then it utilizes the factory heater connections under the back seat.

Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:05 pm

maybe type IV?

Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:47 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=366800&start=0

Mike T

Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:19 pm

so it's not a front beam for a type 3 :shock: :roll:

Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:28 pm

So does anyone need me to pick this up for them?

Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:41 pm

60ragtop wrote: maybe type IV?
Type 4 uses a larger version made by Eberspacher, it's called a BA-4, both are heat boosters opposed to free standing heaters, they mount inline between the engine heater outlets and the body and add heat to the cooling fan's airflow.

Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:08 am

busdaddy wrote: 60ragtop wrote: maybe type IV?
Type 4 uses a larger version made by Eberspacher, it's called a BA-4, both are heat boosters opposed to free standing heaters, they mount inline between the engine heater outlets and the body and add heat to the cooling fan's airflow.

That really does look like a little brother to the BA-4 in the type 4 (411 and 412) cars.

I have been trying to figure its BTU output. its cool!

For size reference....the BA-4 puts out 13,483 BTU and the BA-6 in the bus puts out 23,794 BTU.

I am surprised there is no output listed on the plate....unless the part number/name (1502)....is partly an output identifier. Since its usually in Kilocal's...that would put it at 5,956 BTU...which iss probably about right for its size.
Interesting. Ray

Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:33 pm

YASHA7FOLD wrote: So does anyone need me to pick this up for them?

I have always liked these , mainly because they are out of sight and maybe it seems a safer location,but have never tinkered with one. This type also seem really rare , so getting parts to get running could be a hassle.Where are you and guestimate on shipping to cali? I could work something out with you. Pm me if you like. Thanks