Re: Question on how long to run a block warmer on a 25 degree day and any other diesel starting tricks

Posted by B.C. on December 02, 1999 at 07:03:35 from (209.190.32.6):

In Reply to: Question on how long to run a block warmer on a 25 degree day and any other diesel starting tricks posted by Mark on November 30, 1999 at 15:41:46:

Like others have said, block heaters, especially those that replace freeze plugs are probably the best idea. A timer that will get things going 3 or four hours before you want to start will be convenient too. About 1000 watts ought to get most reasonably sized engines warm, especially if it goes into the coolant surrounding the cylinders.

One other thing might be to also add a heater blanket around the battery. Storage batteries lose something more than half their power going from 70 F to around 0 F.

Be sure the oil in the crankcase is warm enough to be able to flow into the oil pump's inlet. If it's gonna get really cold where you're at, you might want to stick a heating pad on the oil pan as well. People like Moroso sell them in Jeg's or Summit's racing catalogs.

There used to be a company in Illinios someplace that made ether assist kits. You could mount an ether can right there on the side of the engine, and there was a cable that ran up to the operator. It was possible to gush just as much of that stuff into the intake ducting as you wanted for as long as you wanted. I don't know if they owned stock in any gasket or bolt suppliers, but they probably should have.

Insulated garages are so nice.

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