Block Heator

eagle19952 · December 18, 2017, 07:55:30 PM

Quote from: Geoff on December 18, 2017, 06:11:48 PM
I've been rebuilding diesels since 1975 and I know exactly what ether does. It should only be used as a last resort when your batteries have one last crank in them.

i started working on Detroits in 1971.
worked for a DDTerex dealer early in my career.
tuned Detroit's transporting me and my tools in a helicopter many times
30 years in construction.
and never hurt a Detroit with ether.
I've cleaned more than 3 empty cans from the cabs of dump trucks more than once
the worst damage i ever saw was when an empty can exploded in a pickup truck. the guy left it in the glove box.

silversport · December 18, 2017, 08:20:48 PM

When I put mine in my 4106, I used a waterproof electrical outlet on the bulkhead that has a switch/w idiot light in the bathroom. The day to leave, get up turn on block heater take shower etc., at 40 degrees 1 hour for 8V71, at 30 d 2.5 hours if it is colder then that I DO NOT what to be there! I also put an idiot on the dash to let me know the 120v is still plug in. I was going to hook it up to the starter relay but felt I might want to start the coach while still plug in, I have. And yes I did forgot to unplug on my class-c many-many years ago.

chessie4905 · December 19, 2017, 04:12:17 AM

As these diesels don't make any significant heat idling,leave block heater on while warming up before you leave or just wanting to run in middle of winter to see why air system is froze up.lol

luvrbus · December 19, 2017, 06:21:48 AM

LOL I use the AZ starting method you push the button in the 70 degree winter time temperatures

edvanland · December 19, 2017, 08:44:26 AM

Yes Cliff but in the high country is gets a little colder than that. Mine is kept in the garage. Thanks all. Geoff rebuilt my engine 5 or 6 years ago.

Oonrahnjay · December 19, 2017, 08:51:33 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on December 19, 2017, 06:21:48 AMLOL I use the AZ starting method you push the button in the 70 degree winter time temperatures

Yep, my favorite way, too (although I'm 2500 miles from AZ).

windtrader · December 19, 2017, 10:29:41 AM

What rings in my head when I hear block heater is push the start button and head south. For those Down Under, head north. LOL

lostagain · December 19, 2017, 12:03:29 PM

Up here a block heater can also mean a toque (knitted cap) that we wear when it gets cold like -20. You normally don't need to plug it in.

JC