From: Wayne Harris (papercu@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Nov 30 2002 - 16:45:16 PST
Or even simpler they make a dipstick heater for about 15 bucks. Wayne
>A very common question and a very easy solution. There was no modification
>for this as Chevrolet has a small accessory for this. It is a "block"
>heater that is installed in one of the freeze out plug holes and plugs into
>a
>common outlet or extension cord. It is very effective and is installed as
>standard equipment on every civilian diesel. See your local Chevrolet
>dealer. There is also a unit that splices into the lower radiator hose and
>both types are available from NAPA or equivalent store. The only "mod"
>that
>the military used was a VERY EXTREMELY COMPLICATED (NOT recommended) artic
>heater that involved changing out the oil pans on both the engine and
>tranny
>and a host of many other parts to include modifying the body. Unless you
>are involved with 60 below zero or colder, this wasn't the way to go!
>Julian
> >
> > Concerning the 6.2 liter diesel engine in my M-1009 I have a question.
>Does
> > anyone know of a plug in type engine heater for the upcoming cold
>nights?
> > It went down to 17 degrees here the other night and I had a very hard
>time
> > cranking my truck the next morning.
> >
> > I don't know if the military had a mod for this or not as I've looked
>all
> > over and can't find any reference to one. I hoping that someone on the
>list
> > has some experience with where to find a kit if there is one and how to
> > install it.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Ed
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