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How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 7:43:42 AM   
kweezinarts



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Status: offline 		at home i use my fiance's hair dryer which is 1875watts but was looking at a 1000w heat gun both of which need a fairly expensive DC to AC inverter.

is there any way to get around this besides running at a place with AC power or a generator? i have acces to a small generator but it seems like a huge PITA to have it going/starting it for 1 hair dryer for 5 minutes...

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 11:49:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		I read somehwere that one of those tire-warmers work well to pre-heat your engine, and they run on batteries.

I've used a hot-water bottle before. Just a zip-loc bag full of hot water and sat it on the head. You can take hot water with you in a thermos.

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 1:09:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		My main question is why are you relying on heating the engine up so much? The only thing I've really thought of needing it has been during break-in, is your starter box not able to handle your motors pinch even after break-in so you have to heat it up?

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 1:53:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Even after break-in for atleast the first gallon or so, the pinch puts a lot of stress on con rod and other internal engine parts. It helps to reduce the wear if your engine is up to temp before you start it.

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 1:56:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Only time I heat mine, is when I want to start it outside in winter temps. Makes it a lot easier to start. But typically, once outside, I just try to start it quickly, or sometimes start it inside, and then take it outside, which usually meets with complaints.....LOL.

Anyway, he asked......and he got a few answers.............

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 1:57:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		my engine is 6 months old and i still warm it to get it to start easier. i usually leave the glow plug in for 3 to 5 minutes before starting, works most of the time when i thrash outdoors. doesn't work when its too cold though

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 3:27:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		How about a portable hairdryer that pugs into your car lighter socket? You might even be able to bodge it off your starter box battery:

http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/15204.html

Think outside what box?

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/13/2008 4:29:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		good thinkin cam3r0n...

i need to heat it up in the field because its a jammin .28 ( 6-7 tanks through it) with a tight pinch and i would like to run it somewhere besides outside my house (big blocks are loud)...

thnx for input all...

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/14/2008 3:22:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		if day temps are over 80 just leave it in the sun on the tarmac surrounding the track for about 10 mins.... where i live its hot year round and i tried this technique...works i guess.....the engine starts alot quicker, sometimes on the 5th pull, as compared to late in the evening

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 12:16:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		By pre-heating the engine with a heat gun or hair dryer you will extend the life of the engine than just starting it up from a cold start.. It creates less stress in the internal parts of the engine. I have try both and found pre-heating it is better but it is one more step to do when running at the track.. I live in FL and still pre-heat my engine all the time now..

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 5:41:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		true, luckily most tracks have power in the pits, but my problem lies when i need to go to a bash spot. i did find a few 12v hair dryers but of course the wattage is low so i wonder if they will provide enough heat to do the trick...

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 6:21:46 AM   
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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 6:28:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		that or rub my hands together REALLY fast like mr miagi and lay them on the engine

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 6:36:35 AM   
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I'm sure a bit of nitro and some matches would work. :]

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RE: How to heat up engine in the field? - 5/16/2008 12:43:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		guys the jokes are very funny but you are not helping the guy at all.. I only run my Cars at the track so I can not really help you when you go to bash around..

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