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SgtSilicon
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Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:52 am Post subject:
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Hi all. Well, it is most definitely that time of year again..... cold
time! It's below zero out there so I know winter is here. I was just
wondering, for those who don't have factory installed block heaters,
what options are available, what are the pros and cons of them?
Looking for both general information and perhaps specific to a late
model Z28.
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Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:45 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | for those who don't have factory installed
block heaters, what options are
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JC Whitney has block-heater kits. Do a search for the company website.
Dave S(Texas) |
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Steve W.
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 5:52 am Post subject:
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"SgtSilicon" <secretspam@ihatespam.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi all. Well, it is most definitely that time of year again..... cold
time! It's below zero out there so I know winter is here. I was just
wondering, for those who don't have factory installed block heaters,
what options are available, what are the pros and cons of them?
Looking for both general information and perhaps specific to a late
model Z28.
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Well there are a few.
Factory style block heaters. Drain the engines coolant, pop out a
freeze plug, install heater. Plug in and test. Pros: heats water in
block. Cons: not real easy to install on some (freeze plugs can be a
pain to get to). A bit more difficult to R&R if it fails. Usually low
wattage so they must be plugged in longer to heat engine.
Radiator hose heaters. Drain coolant, cut radiator hose, Install.
Pros: Usually easy to install. Cons: Heat output about the same as block
heater. Cut hose gives you two more areas that may leak. Has to depend
on the hose to retain the heat and heat the bulk of the water.
Tank style heater. Pinch off heater hose in two spots, cut hose,
install heater, Install flush and fill kit in section of new hose
between heater and old line. Mount heater in position so it is vertical.
Pros: High output heater works faster. Easy to install. Thermo action
pumps heated water through block, heater core. Cons: more expensive
usually, Have to have room to be mounted vertically.
I usually go with the tank style. Easy to install and work really well.
Plus the way it moves the water around means that usually the cab is
warmer and the glass is clear after about 1 hour. Much faster than on a
block heater.
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SgtSilicon
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:54 am Post subject:
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Thanks for the tips! That gives me a little bit more knowledge than I
had before when looking at things.
On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 19:52:06 -0500, "Steve W." <Dughut2@whatonce.com>
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"SgtSilicon" <secretspam@ihatespam.net> wrote in message
news:41cf7d1e.192079687@nntp.charter.net...
Hi all. Well, it is most definitely that time of year again..... cold
time! It's below zero out there so I know winter is here. I was just
wondering, for those who don't have factory installed block heaters,
what options are available, what are the pros and cons of them?
Looking for both general information and perhaps specific to a late
model Z28.
Well there are a few.
Factory style block heaters. Drain the engines coolant, pop out a
freeze plug, install heater. Plug in and test. Pros: heats water in
block. Cons: not real easy to install on some (freeze plugs can be a
pain to get to). A bit more difficult to R&R if it fails. Usually low
wattage so they must be plugged in longer to heat engine.
Radiator hose heaters. Drain coolant, cut radiator hose, Install.
Pros: Usually easy to install. Cons: Heat output about the same as block
heater. Cut hose gives you two more areas that may leak. Has to depend
on the hose to retain the heat and heat the bulk of the water.
Tank style heater. Pinch off heater hose in two spots, cut hose,
install heater, Install flush and fill kit in section of new hose
between heater and old line. Mount heater in position so it is vertical.
Pros: High output heater works faster. Easy to install. Thermo action
pumps heated water through block, heater core. Cons: more expensive
usually, Have to have room to be mounted vertically.
I usually go with the tank style. Easy to install and work really well.
Plus the way it moves the water around means that usually the cab is
warmer and the glass is clear after about 1 hour. Much faster than on a
block heater.
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SgtSilicon
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:54 am Post subject:
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Thanks. I am familiar with JCW. But before I looked too much at
what's being sold, I was hoping to get a quick education in what's
good and what to steer clear of. Appreciate the reply though.
On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:45:24 -0600, putt@webtv.net wrote:
| Quote: | for those who don't have factory installed
block heaters, what options are
available
JC Whitney has block-heater kits. Do a search for the company website.
Dave S(Texas) |
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Ghabi wa Madbul wa Nitten
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject:
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<other great info snipped>
another version I've used in the past is a magnetic mount heater, which can be
mounted on the block or oil pan. As with others types, low heat so needs to be
on overnight to really do much.
Biggest caution with any of these: BE SURE TO UNPLUG IT BEFORE DRIVING OFF!!!
LOL (but not really - you can end up dragging your extension cord and maybe
even parts of yer garage door if'n you don't unplug in the am!
Dave
Mir welle bleiwe wat mir sin
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Robertwgross
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject:
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Dave wrote:
| Quote: | another version I've used in the past is a magnetic mount heater, which can
be
mounted on the block or oil pan. As with others types, low heat so needs to
be
on overnight to really do much.
Biggest caution with any of these: BE SURE TO UNPLUG IT BEFORE DRIVING
OFF!!!
LOL (but not really - you can end up dragging your extension cord and
maybe
even parts of yer garage door if'n you don't unplug in the am!
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If you have a parking spot where you head in and back out, then permanently
mount an AC receptacle box directly in front of the car's bumper. Have the AC
cord from the heater extended out through the grill of the car and then plugged
into the receptacle. Then, you can simply back out, and the power plug will be
pulled directly out of the receptacle.
---Bob Gross--- |
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SgtSilicon
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Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:53 am Post subject:
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I never unplug anything by pulling from the cord. Always the plug.
But then I'm a bit of a stickler.
On 28 Dec 2004 18:49:46 GMT, robertwgross@cs.com (Robertwgross) wrote:
| Quote: | Dave wrote:
another version I've used in the past is a magnetic mount heater, which can
be
mounted on the block or oil pan. As with others types, low heat so needs to
be
on overnight to really do much.
Biggest caution with any of these: BE SURE TO UNPLUG IT BEFORE DRIVING
OFF!!!
LOL (but not really - you can end up dragging your extension cord and
maybe
even parts of yer garage door if'n you don't unplug in the am!
If you have a parking spot where you head in and back out, then permanently
mount an AC receptacle box directly in front of the car's bumper. Have the AC
cord from the heater extended out through the grill of the car and then plugged
into the receptacle. Then, you can simply back out, and the power plug will be
pulled directly out of the receptacle.
---Bob Gross--- |
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SgtSilicon
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Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:53 am Post subject:
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Yes no doubt. One must unfasten the mooring lines before heading out
to sea.
I kind of like the idea of the magnetic mount one because it is the
easiest to use and requires no modification to the car. The over
night part isn't a problem as I would be able to have it going all
night. The real question is does it get enough heat into the engine
(without putting too much heat in of course)?
On 28 Dec 2004 14:46:33 GMT, traalfaz2@aol.comroryg (Ghabi wa Madbul
wa Nitten) wrote:
| Quote: | other great info snipped
another version I've used in the past is a magnetic mount heater, which can be
mounted on the block or oil pan. As with others types, low heat so needs to be
on overnight to really do much.
Biggest caution with any of these: BE SURE TO UNPLUG IT BEFORE DRIVING OFF!!!
LOL (but not really - you can end up dragging your extension cord and maybe
even parts of yer garage door if'n you don't unplug in the am!
Dave
Mir welle bleiwe wat mir sin
(Letzebuergesch) |
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