Re: should I install a engine heater

Posted by buickanddeere on December 10, 2003 at 06:32:35 from (192.75.48.3):

In Reply to: should I install a engine heater posted by farmall farmer on December 09, 2003 at 17:37:16:

Magnetic heater to warm the lube oil, don't worry about overheating. It doesn't happen with 200W on a diesel tractor engine sump.
A battery blanket or mat underneath with allow the battery to supply it's rated power and charge faster. A maintence charger as previously mentioned is a real good idea too.
The frost plug heaters tend to be lower wattage and are better for 24/7 standby or modest temps.
The tank heater can disrupt engine cooling if improperly connected. Or not even heat the engine, just the rad. A 1500W tank heater if properly installed does heat an engine in the shortest time.
Ether is a last resort for life and death emergencies. It's still common to see it sprayed into engines with oilbath aircleaners too. Rather than being pulled into the engine it just disolves into the oil. After enough sprays & trys then an accumulated woof of ether will hammer the engine.

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