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CobraBall · 10-12-2008, 05:41 PM

Check out <http://www.google.com/patents?id=yOBqAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=manifold+heater+ automobile&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=0_1>

A manifold heater was the common way to heat a Cessna in history past and air cooled VW's. Don't know how the IBP (itty bitty planes) are heated today.

OBTW, a gasoline burning heater was common in the 30's. Fire hazard? You bet plus you could smell the fumes inside the car.

Manifold heaters would be a giant step backwards in safety & comfort.

10-12-2008, 05:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
CobraBall EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Check out <http://www.google.com/patents?id=yOBqAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=manifold+heater+ automobile&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=0_1> A manifold heater was the common way to heat a Cessna in history past and air cooled VW's. Don't know how the IBP (itty bitty planes) are heated today. OBTW, a gasoline burning heater was common in the 30's. Fire hazard? You bet plus you could smell the fumes inside the car. Manifold heaters would be a giant step backwards in safety & comfort.