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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Dec 10, 2014.

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  1. Feb 10, 2020 #3281
    Hurricane69

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    Cat....E-model
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2020 #3282
    blairandgretchen

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    Only reason I know it's failed is because it runs off the generator when I'm on the road - I can flip the switch and hear the load increase on the variable load/speed generator.

    In fact - now I think about it - I had an instance last week where I forgot to shut the generator off and ran down the road for 5 hours with it running. I may have left the block heater on for a short spell at start up before I left.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2020 #3283
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    Right, it's when the coolant warms up that it becomes pressurized. But its still sealed, so air can't get into the system (assuming there is no bad gaskets/loose clamps). There shouldn't be any air in the system if it was properly bled when filled. At least that's what I'm thinking.

    But hey, I'm certainly no expert and could be entirely wrong on this. I haven't fooled with a block heater since I moved to Florida 20 years ago.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2020 #3284
    larry2903

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    This is the reason I have been given also. If I’m remembering correctly my 2020 KW with a Paccar owner’s manual also says to disconnect it before starting.
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2020 #3285
    Old Man

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    Maybe on a Detroit with it right by the water pump it pulls cold water from below the heater and pumps it over the hot rod.
    I don’t really know but a 60 series will kill the heater if you start it plugged in. I have done it twice.
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2020 #3286
    blairandgretchen

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    I read the instructions - lo and behold . . .

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  9. Feb 10, 2020 #3287
    Old Man

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    What kind of man are you, reading instructions, sheesh.
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2020 #3288
    blairandgretchen

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    Yes - you sir, can remove your Sunshine State dwelling rear end from any discussion about block heaters, wooly socks, ice and snow - and winterizing pools too.

    :)
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2020 #3289
    fortycalglock

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    The ac is on in the truck right now. I have to go to Minneapolis to pick up my conestoga in the very near future, so I might have to pop the hood and turn the heater valves on...for the first time this winter​
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2020 #3290
    spyder7723

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    Hey man it was cold last weekend. 44 degrees over night.
     
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