REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat

[Lou Stedman]

My apologies. I didn't think the oil heaters would heat the cylinders as 
well. If that is the case, I will plan on doing this. Winters in Western NY 
get into the single digits for a couple of months during our winters. Thanks
----- 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 11:56 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat


> Lou,
>
> CHT's in the 70"s are warm.  You have to read the whole post.
>
> Larry Coen
> N136LC
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Lou Stedman" <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:44 PM
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> 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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