From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Mon Sep 29 2003 - 13:09:23 PDT
The factory block heater in my Dodge/Cummins engine is also a unit that
replaces a freeze plug. Also 600 W on household power. They're
probably quite easy to find.
Dick
Kris Kirby wrote:
>
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003, D O wrote:
> > I have seen some magnet type heaters that go on the oil pan, but the ones I
> > have found are only 200 watts. I don't know how much heat you could put to
> > the engine oil in a localized area without risk of breaking down the oil,
> > though.
>
> The block heater in my Chevy Caprice is a fixed resistance and works out
> to 600W @ 120V. They are telling me it replaces a freeze plug in the
> block. Maybe you can scavenge one off of a newer vehicle and "overcome and
> adapt". :)
>
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