Damn.....and I thought moving to WI was gonna be an experience in cold
-Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Trithart" <homesteadworkshop@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
> last year we were having -40 celsius and lower, with wind chill even
colder
> up here in Alberta. Truck started fine even though the block heater was
not
> used. This year so far, we have had a few nights way below zero and again
> no problems so far. Battery is 2 years old and still going. Truck runs
> synthetic oil which makes a difference.
>
> Jeff Trithart
> 00 4.7/5spd 4by CC
> homesteadworkshop@home.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Althoff" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 6:25 PM
> Subject: RE: DML: Engine block heater...
>
>
> > yes I have the stock battery and mine is tough to start even if it's
40-50
> > and of course below that.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 7:30 AM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
> >
> >
> > Are you still on the original battery Tim? I have the heavy-duty
package
> > on my V8 and haven't had trouble with starting, even after sitting
> > overnight in single-digit temps.
> >
> > Tim Althoff wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a tough time trying to start the truck when it's cold. It
> > > sounds like the engine is slowing the starter down for a second or two
> > > then
> > > it starts. After that it jumps pretty bad till it warms up a little.
I
> > > have a 180* stat, cold air intake, modified TB, and free flowing
> exhaust.
> > > Does anyone else have this problem?. Do you think an engine heater
> block
> > > would work??? Aren't they like 30 bucks from the dealer...not bad if
> > > so...
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tim Althoff
> > > 99 3.9L 5-Speed RC w/ Solar Yellow and a new Locker :-) and lotso
> > > goodies http://go.to/ohiomeet
> >
> > --
> > -andy
> > andylevy@yahoo.com
> > Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> > '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
> >
> >
>
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