Posted by Trent on September 28, 1997 at 22:42:48:
In Reply to: Engine Pre-Heater posted by Gerry Zell on September 28, 1997 at 12:28:27:
: I just found a 1950's "RED HOT" tank type engine heater. This unit attaches to engine and has the coolant run through it. There is an 850Watt electrical heater inside the tank which heats up the coolant.
: I assume you just turn it on some time before you oplan to start the engine. Its new in the box with instruction sheets and all needed hardware.
: Does anyone have any experience with this type of Pre Heater?
: Gerry Zell
Another option that I haven't seen suggested here, is the block heater often called a freeze plug heater. You simply pop a core plug out, make sure the hole is clean , install the heater and torque it down properly. Although this type of heater is a little more difficult to install, it has advantages over the ones installed in the hoses, first it is much less visible, it's in the block and thus heats it more directly, and doesn't rot hoses as I've often seen the others do. I've used this type of heater in very cold weather for many years and it works great.