Block Heater

[Rob Robinson]

Gardner I wouldn't leave your heater on all night. If you're at all like me
an feel the need to get up somewhere in the middle of the night to visit the
facilities then that's a good time to put it on. Two or three hours is
usually enough.

On 04/10/06, Gardner Yeaw wrote:
>
> Jay,
> I hadn't considered the white smoke reduction. It sounds like a
> good idea to fire up the heater when I go to bed. I know the
> neighbor on the exhaust side would appreciate it and I would like to
> be as neighborly as I can.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Jay Darst"
> wrote:
> >
> > I like to use the block heater when temps fall below 50 degrees.
> >
> > cuts down on the smoke at start-up
> > much better for the engine to be warmed up at start up
> > the block heater is a "use it or loose it"
> >
> > If you are plugged in, there is no down side to using the block
> heater.
> >
> > I use the block often. Much nicer start up.
> >
> > Jay Darst
> > 85PT40
> > Springfield, IL
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Gardner Yeaw"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > At what temperature would you consider running the block heater
> a
> > few
> > > hours before starting? I will be in New Hampshire next weekend
> and
> > I
> > > expect overnight temperatures in the high 30's. My 3208 NA
> always
> > > kicks off right away and, from what I have read, high 30's
> shouldn't
> > > be a concern, but I figured I'd ask more experienced folks.
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > >
> >
>
>
>



--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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