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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Diesel vs. Gasoline
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Posted by Warren on October 21, 1999 at 07:45:00 from (199.217.219.197):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Diesel vs. Gasoline posted by Thanks for that advice on October 20, 1999 at 16:25:55:
Kim,
I live in central Wisconsin where we can get down in the -20 degree range. My 5000 Ford Diesel starts very easily (without starting fluid) if I plug in the heater about an hour before I try to start it. The heater is a "tank heater" which warms the water in the engine block. I have found the block heater and the oil heater to be just about useless when I want to start in very cold weather. I agree that there would be some merit in also heating the oil pan, but it sure won't help to crank that thing over! As far as using a portable generator, I don't see why not - I use a 50 foot extension cord on a 110 volt/15 amp outlet with no trouble.
To save on electricity, I have installed a timer with an electrical outlet attached, so that the heater will turn on at a preset time so I don't have to run out to the shed an hour before I need the tractor.
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