Blocking Radiator when cold.

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Dec 11, 2000 | 06:29 PM

jeepnford

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Blocking Radiator when cold.

Today we had our first winter day,about 5 degrees with wind chill about -40. Do any of you put something in front to block part of the radiator when it's very cold? The truck never really warmed up. Thanks for any info.

Dec 11, 2000 | 11:08 PM

nobody

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Blocking Radiator when cold.

You can use cardboard between the grill and radiator and block off about 1/3 of the surface area to start with and increase or decrease to find what works best. On the KW when it's -20 or less, I block it about 80% off.

Alan

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Dec 12, 2000 | 05:21 AM

fordiesel69

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Blocking Radiator when cold.

Diesel's usually have oversized radiators. During the winter it will take almost an hour to heat completely. I block off about 1/2 to 3/4 of my radiator, but I also watch the temp gauge like a hawk. It only takes once to overheat a diesel and it is ruined. Use a piece of cardboard and adjust it as necessary.

Dec 14, 2000 | 01:09 AM

bgodkin

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Blocking Radiator when cold.

I am thinking of having a weather front built for my truck from canvas like the over the road trucks use up north in the witer. Sounds like a cool idea to me. If it is zippered in the front then I can just zip it down some and experiment from there.

Brad Godkin
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