The pump has a sort of pressure regulator more like a simple screw and spring pressure relief that determines how much fuel is blown in and that regulator can get plugged up causing the air pump to deliver too much fuel causing a slight to moderate rich burn condition which makes for the stink.
Torpedo heater fuel pump.
Red diesel is just regular diesel fuel dyed red.
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Its cheaper because the undyed stuff has road use taxes built into the price at the pump.
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For your torpedo the difference might be the cetane rating of the fuel.
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If you do not find any holes remove and inspect the air pump rotor for cracks and damage.
Diesel fuel has cetane additives to make it burn faster might get too hot.
Other than that its all the same.
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Check to make sure the air pump filters and fuel filter are clean.
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Replace the air hose or air pump rotor based on the root of the cause.
In fact wherever you need efficient dependable heat this heater can get the job done.
Another option is to keep the shop warm with an electric heater so the fuel in the torpedo doesn t gel.
Check for a hole s in the air hose that connects the air pump to the burner nozzle.
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