Re: Block Heaters

[Luke Nelson <lnelson@domain.elided>]

> >Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 22:01:45 -0500 (EST)
> >From: Member3768@domain.elided
> >Subject: Block heaters
> 
> >I have no experience whatsoever with propane block heaters.
> 
> Nor do I.  Does anyone have opinions or experience with tank heaters [that
> mount in the radiator hose] vs. block heaters [that take the place of a soft
> plug].  I've used block heaters in the past but my SII has a tank heater.  I
> don't know if it works or not or if it will be enough.
> 
> >  Also, why
> >do you think that out of two of the same type of electric heaters, one states
> >that one is sufficient and the other says that two are needed?  
> 
> Large engines may need the extra heat, especially in extremely cold regions.
> You may need to clarify that both elements are recommended/needed.  The
> sheet may be listing alternate locations rather than multiple elements.  I
> installed a block heater on a 2.3L Ford engine [I-4] a few years ago.  The
> Phillips Temro application sheet listed "RR, RF" for location [right rear,
> right front]  I can't imagine that this engine would need two elements.
> Last winter the one element did great when it was below -30 deg F.
> 
> Mike "who still remembers the cold"
> 
> jmdaugh@domain.elided
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