Are you trying to convince me that -40 C isn't cold or something?
-Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
> -40 C is the same as -40 F. -50F is colder than -50C.
>
> Once it hits -10F, it doesn't feel any different when things get colder.
>
> Chris Spotts wrote:
>
> > 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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
> --
> -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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