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Re: Magnetic Block Warmers
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Posted by Michael Soldan on January 19, 2005 at 08:21:54 from (66.203.172.221):
In Reply to: Magnetic Block Warmers posted by AGR538 on January 19, 2005 at 06:41:32:
AGR538, I have a magnetic block heater and I really like it. I stick it on the bottom of the oil pan for a few hours while I chore. I only use it when it is below zero, the other day -19*C. It warms the oil and eventually the whole block but the little diesel I use it on will start easily with this. I'm in a much colder winter climate than you and we all use winter oil. If I had straight 30 oil it would be like tar at -19*C. You might consider a 5 w 30 or a 10 w 30 weight oil to make starting easy, that is usually what makes turning the engine over difficult. I agree with others that you have to keep the battery charged up good. If its been a hard start and I haven't ran the tractor long I will put the charger on it for an hour or so to make sure it is fully charged. As to your question about condensation, any moisture in the crankcase is there from other sources and heating the block at any particular point is not going to produce more condensation. I don't know how a heater could harm anything, don't let it touch wires or rest against a hose, otherwise..on the pan, the side of the block, on the water jacket, etc. TSC stores carry magnetic block heaters at a reasonable price. Good luck from Mike in Exeter Ontario where its -12*C this morning
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