REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat

[Darrell & Nora Kufalk]

I installed one of these...
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/ezHeater.php
It works really well.  Even when the temps get down in the teens, my engine 
and cylinders are in the 70's.  I always let it soak for at least 12 hours. 
The heat conducts up from the oil pan into the entire engine.  Just make 
sure you plug all the holes in your cowling and maybe throw a blanket over 
the top.  Before I start my preflight I put my hand on the valve covers to 
make sure they are warm.

Darrell




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Stedman" <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat


> It was my understanding that just the oil pre-heaters do not solve the 
> problem with cold starts. The oil gets warm but not the cylinders. That is 
> where the wear can come from. I was told that to be effective, both oil 
> heater and cylinder heaters are required.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Laurence Coen" <lwcoen at hotmail.com>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:03 PM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat
>
>
>> Karl,
>>
>> I use a flat glue on sump heater.  It looks just like the pricey aviation 
>> types but came from an automotive supply house I found on the internet. 
>> I no longer can remember which one.  I think it is a 250W heater.  The 
>> plug is accessed at the back of the cowl so I can plug in an extension 
>> cord and I'm in business.  I put an old quilt over the cowl the night 
>> before flight and when the temp is in the 20's I have warm oil and the 
>> CHT's are in the 70's. I take a 100' extension cord with me when I travel 
>> in cold climes and find most FBO's will let you plug in for a couple of 
>> hours.  It works.
>>
>> Larry Coen
>> N136LC
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Karl J. Warner" <karljwarnerpa at earthlink.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:45 AM
>> To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat
>>
>>> Hi all, I'd like some input on pre-heating.  Anyone using a system they 
>>> are particularly happy with?  I'll have electric power and my V will be 
>>> hangared in Maine for part of this winter.  Any input is appreciated.
>>> Karl
>>> Velocity SEFG
>>> 500++hours of fun
>>>
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