[Vwdiesel] A question for the Kerosene heater experts in the group

[Sandy Cameron]

At 04:49 PM 12/7/2009 -0800, you wrote:
>I have a rather new kero heater that I am at my whits end with.
>It had been smoking, stinking.
>Trimmed the original wick 2 times, helped but still stank
>Replaced the wick with a correct new wick.
>I am guessing I put it to high on the holder?
>

Bad fuel.

Get some "fresh" Kero, and beware diesel, even #1

Empty the font into the car and start fresh.

They are VERY sensitive about fuel. I think there may be more than one grade
of kero too.  Lighter, the better.

Sandy