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How to warm up the engine block?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DUNE-T, Dec 29, 2017.

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  1. Dec 29, 2017 #1
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    The truck does not have a built in 110v block heater. What can be done to warm up the block for an easier start in this cold weather?
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2017 #2
    Superhauler

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    Old school..... lay a pan of charcoal under oilpan and hang a tarp around truck to keep the wind from blowing the heat away.
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2017 #3
    DUNE-T

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    Lol was trying to avoid that
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2017 #4
    Animosus

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    Get a block heater then?
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 #5
    Superhauler

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    Get a torpedo heater and hang a tarp around the truck. Just be careful it don't melt something.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2017 #6
    DUNE-T

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    I might have to, it's just not fun installing it in 5 degree weather. I was thinking maybe installing coolant heater will.be easier?
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2017 #7
    special-k

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    Is it your truck and do you have power where the truck is parked?
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2017 #8
    DUNE-T

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    Yes and yes
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2017 #9
    kemosabi49

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    Espar make a diesel fired coolant heater
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2017 #10
    special-k

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    You can put a 110v block heater into the actual block or you can get one that goes into the heater hose and heats the antifreeze. They can be 110v also.I think the type that goes in the block are cheaper. Both can be installed with hand tools outside if you need too.
     
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