Starting a 3208 in cold weather...

[Andy Coleman]

Hello Everyone,

I just bought myself a cold weather thermal jump suit to keep working
on my bird through the winter. Looks like it is going to be a cold one.

Have a question for you all... I'm the guy who had the motor on his
83' FC-35 pulled and worked on in Reno, NV last summer. Well, I have
since realized that when they put it back together, they failed to
replace some parts...

My bird had a small electric water pump that appeared to re-circulate
coolant through the engine. I figure that was used to keep the engine
warm for cold weather starting. It is no longer on my coach - the
Reno mechanic replaced it with a straight hose.

This will be my first winter with my bird on the road. Should I go
ahead and replace this electric pump, or is there a better alternative
to heat the engine before starting it? To be honest, I don't even
know how that pump was turned on. Guess I still have much to learn.

At what temperature do you need to start pre-heating a 3208?

Any advice would be a great help!

I've been very busy and off the list for a while. Happy Holidays
everyone!

Andy Coleman
83' FC-35
Spring Lake Heights, NJ