Masha B. Mishushat · video

What this video covers

Masha removes and disassembles a V-Buster diesel heater to restore cabin heating on her boat in Montenegro.0:04 She cleans the internal components, including the green gasket and the mesh screen, while consulting manuals and a remote technical advisor.7:54 During testing, she connects the unit to a car battery but discovers the fan only operates when the glow plug is disconnected; reconnecting the plug causes the control unit to click and the fan to stall.10:23 Alongside the heater repair, she removes a section of rotten cabin flooring to facilitate both the heater reinstallation and upcoming bedroom renovations.10:55 She plans to clean and oil the salvaged wood before reinstalling it on a new, solid base.12:06 The heater remains non-functional, and she continues to troubleshoot the electrical fault between the control unit and the glow plug.10:27

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