It's pretty stinkin cold outside!
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It's pretty stinkin cold outside!
I went to start the diesel....it was ugly! It took three tries before she stumbled along. I'm comfortable with the PowerService in the white bottle...I don't belive it was gelling.
I made it a point to crawl under it tonight and find the plug. This is the first time I've ever plugged it in. It's 7 outside right now so I'll see if it makes a difference in the morning.
Dave....is there any indicator to show the heater is working once it's plugged in?
Joe
I made it a point to crawl under it tonight and find the plug. This is the first time I've ever plugged it in. It's 7 outside right now so I'll see if it makes a difference in the morning.
Dave....is there any indicator to show the heater is working once it's plugged in?
Joe
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The AM update: The truck started like it was 80 degrees out side...not 6 that showed on the interior readout! Now all I have to do is to clean out the plug cover (the ground prong hole looks like theres mud or something in it) and I'll be good for a bit.
I'll start plugging it in whenever it's gonna be down to 10 degrees or so. Like I said, last year it was down to about 16 and she started right up without plugging it in.
Talk about being relieved! When I first tried yesterday my first thought was...as usual, a crappy time to have to replace batteries! It turned over really sluggishly.
Joe
I'll start plugging it in whenever it's gonna be down to 10 degrees or so. Like I said, last year it was down to about 16 and she started right up without plugging it in.
Talk about being relieved! When I first tried yesterday my first thought was...as usual, a crappy time to have to replace batteries! It turned over really sluggishly.
Joe
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Looking at the weather forcast for the temps in Chicago, the screwed won't make any difference.
You won't feel a thing.
Joe, I plug in usually if it will be below 30 degrees.
The engine builds oil pressure faster when the oil is warm.
Engine starts much faster, lots easier on the starter.(Price a replacement, you will be plugging in at 50 degrees)
Plus the defroster works so much quicker.
Not sure where the heater is on a Stroke.
On my IDI I can hear the heater right after I plug in, sounds like an old coffee pot when I listen by the passenger side front wheel.
IDI block heater is at the back right side of my engine.
Look at the cord you are using to plug in, if it is melting the snow or ice away from the cord, you need a bigger AWG cord.
If you want to save a bit of electricity, get a timer rated for at least 1500 watts.
Set the timer for 2 to 3 hours before you want to start your engine.
I have a timed outlet wired to an Intermatic hard wired timer for no snow days.
Right beside that is a regular outlet, always hot.
When snow is in the forcast, mine is always plugged in straight to the regular outlet.
I am ready to roll as soon as there is enough snow to plow.
We waited till 9:30 this morning to start work.
All of the trucks and equipment were slow to start.
The first excavator I jumped in, you could just hear it say.....Man it is to damn cold, you want to work? Your nuts.
They all started, but none of them were happy about it.
You won't feel a thing.
Joe, I plug in usually if it will be below 30 degrees.
The engine builds oil pressure faster when the oil is warm.
Engine starts much faster, lots easier on the starter.(Price a replacement, you will be plugging in at 50 degrees)
Plus the defroster works so much quicker.
Not sure where the heater is on a Stroke.
On my IDI I can hear the heater right after I plug in, sounds like an old coffee pot when I listen by the passenger side front wheel.
IDI block heater is at the back right side of my engine.
Look at the cord you are using to plug in, if it is melting the snow or ice away from the cord, you need a bigger AWG cord.
If you want to save a bit of electricity, get a timer rated for at least 1500 watts.
Set the timer for 2 to 3 hours before you want to start your engine.
I have a timed outlet wired to an Intermatic hard wired timer for no snow days.
Right beside that is a regular outlet, always hot.
When snow is in the forcast, mine is always plugged in straight to the regular outlet.
I am ready to roll as soon as there is enough snow to plow.
We waited till 9:30 this morning to start work.
All of the trucks and equipment were slow to start.
The first excavator I jumped in, you could just hear it say.....Man it is to damn cold, you want to work? Your nuts.
They all started, but none of them were happy about it.
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I wish I could take credit for it. kw5413 (Keith) out of Texas came up with it. If you look in his gallery, he's got a few more pics of the mod. I think it's a great idea! Another thing you might want to do, if your getting corrosion on the plug, is to put some dielectric grease on it to help keep the plug clean.