Block heaters here in Manitoba stay plugged in 24/7 regardless if the temperature drops below about 5°F.
Cold weather starts
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10 deg. here.
plugged in, started right up, but air for PTO to run Hyd. pump was froze. Yes, I bled the tanks.
Had torpedo heater on it 3 Hrs. with plywood on other side, and tarp over front bumper, no way. Still froze.
Put air brake antifreeze in disconnected hose right from pump. still no go.
Put it in a friends auto shop overnight and that did it. Lotsa fun!!Grubby Thanks this. -
I just plugged the truck in overnight and kept the battery charger on it. Got up this morning and it was -11. Wife's crv didn't even want to start. The truck though, cranked right over without issue
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Dig them arms! Ya didnt need to pump iron with them old trucks, Armstrong steering made my Daddy look like a weightlifter too! Lol. And yeah, I remember watchin him and others buildin fires under the trucks and fuel tanks when I was a lil rugrat! Thanks for the memories!x1Heavy, wore out, Bean Jr. and 1 other person Thank this. -
Shoulda offered her to come out and truck with ya fer a few nights at them temps with no heat and see how SHE fares in her flannel nightie! She needs to hang a wreath on her head cause her brain done died!slav, x1Heavy, SHOJim and 1 other person Thank this. -
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x1Heavy Thanks this.
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Our trucks are plugged 24/7 in season.
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