What is this?????

[citizensoldier]

I spotted this the other day and would like to know what it is.. Some kind of fuel tank? Winter heater of some type?

 

[54reo]

There is something in the back of my mind that says it was discussed once before.

One of the Alaska SS guys knew what it was, but I can't seem to find the thread now.

I think you are correct in that it may be heater related...

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

Air to air refueling probe.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yup, swingfire heater setup.

 

[citizensoldier]

anybody have the specs on this? Blow up? So is this the style that the heater replaces the batteries in the tray and they are moved under the passenger seat?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Nope, search swing fire heater on ebay, you will find the heater itself for about 200. The heater inserts in that "sleeve" to do the heating. I have yet to see what all it consists of on the truck. The heater itself takes gas or diesel and you pump it up and fire it off.

 

[citizensoldier]

sounds like a explosion waiting to happen! Thanks gymp.. You know me always learning.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Heck, I just read about them maybe 6 months ago.

 

[cbvet]

My first Deuce has the same setup. Also had the arctic cargo cover , cargo compartment heater, hood blanket, grill cover,& hot water heater mounted under dash.
Look for an electrical plug near the right headlight that I guess the Swingfire heater plugged into.
Eric

 

[drgreg]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/35715-unidentified-part.html#post388613

This is the other thread. According to one expert here it is "the male truck", not the mail truck.