70 Comments on “Hand Crank Heater 796-A by Stewart Warner”

1. Jim Stoddard October 10, 2010 at 6:53 pm

   Hi guys. I also have a model #796 w/o hose that I have never operated.It needs a new home. Make an offer. Ottawa ont. Thanks Jim
2. deilers October 10, 2010 at 9:05 pm

   HI Jim,

   If you can’t find a buyer here, you might try a local military museum.

   Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. d@ewillys.com

   thanks,

   – Dave
3. mike October 20, 2010 at 4:57 pm

   Hi there

   While cleaning out a deceased relatives garage, I found one of these 796 hand crank heaters. Looks to be in good shape. Anyone interested email me at michael_swyers@hotmail.com. I live in British Columbia, Canada.
4. deilers October 20, 2010 at 6:25 pm

   Hi Mike,

   I think potential buyers would be curious to know if it has the hose on it (which is one of the rarer pieces)? You can see what the hose looks like in the image at the top of this post.

   Thanks,

   – Dave
5. Dennis Gelean October 20, 2010 at 6:44 pm

   Hi Mike where in BC?
   How Much?
   Wick and hose?

   Dennis in Smithers BC
6. Michael Jermeay March 11, 2011 at 6:48 pm

   Last April I donated a 796 hand crank heater with hose to the USAF Museum in Dayton, OH. It was in excellent condition.
7. David Eilers March 12, 2011 at 12:39 am

   I’m sure those folks appreciated that Michael! It’s amazing how these keep popping up here and there.
8. Gary Dirk May 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

   I have two to these heaters that I bought i a lot purchase at an auction sale. Model – 796 A-1 Serial # 5001 & 5132. One is missing the crank handle and no hoses. I talked to the follow from an aviation Museum and he said they were used by the northern bush pilots in Canada to heat the engines in the winter time. They are both in good shape.
9. David Eilers May 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm

   Thanks Gary .. these certainly continue to pop up!
10. Ken Slyke May 23, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Dave! Greetings from St Paul, Alberta! Guess what I just found on the weekend? Yep..a 796-A handcrank heater.Serial #642. I was unloading stuff at the local landfill and spotted it sitting off carefully to the side. Curiosity got the best of me and I took it home. Seems in good shape and nothing missing, but there is no hose. I haven’t tried to start it up yet. Being as we are just an hour away from Cold Lake Base, i wonder if it started out from there. Not too sure exactly what to do with it yet. Your ‘blog’ here is just about the only thing I’ve been able to find on it.
11. deilers Post authorMay 23, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Hi Ken,

    Congrats! I guess it shouldn’t be too strange that several of these heaters have been found in Canada (must be something about it being cold up there maybe?). It’s amazing that someone would throw a complete one away! But then, I guess there isn’t a great deal of use for them, except as museum pieces or nice touches for a restoration.

    When I looked for information about these, I couldn’t find anything either, hence the reason I keep this blog post around.

    Thanks for the note and if you have any questions, feel free to list them here or email me at d@ewillys.com.

    – Dave
12. Jamie Balser March 9, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I think I have No. 9 or is it 10. Stewart Warner 796-A-1′ Heater, Utility (hand Crank)’. I hope to have it on display at the Bantam Jeep Festival WWII display this Fathers day weekend.
13. deilers Post authorMarch 9, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Jamie,

    Thanks for letting us know. Have fun at the Festival!

    – Dave
14. don miller January 6, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I have a hand crank model 796-A stewart warner. I am missing the crank and spring and small cog and heater hose, or will buy complete unit. If you don’t have either.. I am looking for some kind of drawing or pictures. Please call 916-425-5239
15. Ellen Story July 6, 2016 at 7:52 am

    Cleaning out my father’s shop I have found a Stewart-Warner model 796 with the hose. Clearly i have no use for it. If anyone would like to make me an offer you can email me at eastor@aol.com
16. David Eilers July 6, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Thanks for the note Ellen. If you can’t find a buyer, you might see if a local military museum might be interested in it. Good luck!

    – Dave
17. Doug March 12, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    I have one of those. heaters and in mint shape
18. Tom June 11, 2017 at 1:11 am

    How much are you asking for it?
19. Pamela Golding August 5, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    We have one of these Crank heaters no idea what to ask for it. Hose is missing and carbuerator needs to be cleaned. my email is alemap@nb.sympatico.ca
    Location is Canada
20. David Eilers August 5, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Pamela,

    There hasn’t been much demand for these. My guess is that you might get $50-$100 depending on the shape it is in. Your best bet might be a military site like G503.com. This one was listed there for $160, but doesn’t look like it sold: https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=273814

    – Dave