Magnetic engine block heater????

[BlgsRX-1mtn]

I'm sure this sled would start at -50 if it got that cold. But I doubt it would get much lube at that temp. With the dry sump oil pan you don't have alot of oil (if any) in there when first cranking this engine over. I would definately keep an eye on that oil pressure light when starting in extreme cold.

 

[kmer]

The one I'm using (an inline version)....
http://www.royaldistributing.com/servle ... e=103.html

A very expensive ATV bolt on.... :roll:
http://www.mineolamoto.com/dlrindexsend ... Heater.htm

A magnetic one....
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails ... Code=3057B

An alternative....
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/ ... nt=primary[/b]

An even better alternative....... a Canuk "Block" Heater :wink: http://www.raisingtheroof.org/tp-toque-dona-index.cfm

 

[deshkae]

CALL ANY AUTO PARTS SUPPLY AND ASK FOR A RUBBER OIL PAN HEATER.

 

[Ski-Dog]

Last year we tested a friends RX1. It sat outside in Northern Ontario for three days uncovered and unused. When we were up there after some rum and 2 hours in the hot tub we all wanted to see how it started. Temp was -38 F. Put the key in turned it over and the sled fired right up. I was impressed.

 

[kmer]

Rubber Oil Pan Heaters

http://www.kennedydiesel.com/detail.cfm?ID=57

http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/catalog.htm

 

[deshkae]

KMER- Thats what I'm talking about, exactly. I think it would work great to heat the oil in the tank. Lots of room to install it, inexpensive and lightweight.

For me I use my RX for daily transportation and would like my sled kept warm. Too bad they don't make a remote start.

 

[bjrb]

canuk heater

KMER
Everyone should have a "CANUCK" block heater :wink:
Keeps OUR motors warm [/b]

 

[Mikey]

deshkae
ive already pondered the idea of a remote start and i dont see it being a problem at all just the added wieght.

 

[JDKRXW]

All types are here;
http://www.automotiveparts-accessories. ... ters.shtml

 

[rbhme]

dam you guys are good........ :shock:

Thank you so much.

Any thoughts on whether the heat will be to much to leave on all night on the smaller ones that are 200 to 400 watts??

 

[deshkae]

If your going to leave it on all night then go with the 200 watt. Also get timer and have it turn on 2 or 3 times per night. Or just have it kick on at 6 am.

 

[kmer]

Too bad they don't make a remote start.

Deshkae

....great idea 8)

...some "trivia"...my cousin built a 'Command-Start' for his personal yamaha sled right after he developed the original ones for cars (late 80's)... he's out of the remote start business these days, but I know he rides an RX-1... so I'm gonna have to pay him a visit soon...

... i suppose the manual choke would be the biggest obstacle.... but they did do it for carbuerated engines .... there were definitely issues... and EFI was a blessing... :roll:

... doesn't AC offer this as an option on some of their sleds now too? :?:

Mikey,

I'm sure you are right.... I bet a clever auto-installer would be able to figure it out without much difficulty... :wink:

 

[kmer]

If your going to leave it on all night then go with the 200 watt. Also get timer and have it turn on 2 or 3 times per night. Or just have it kick on at 6 am.

Deshkae,

That sounds like good advice. It looks like the rubber mat ones are about 10W/sq.in. so your 4"x4" pad sounds like the route to go. :wink: Where did you get it? :?:

 

[kmer]

Re: canuk heater

KMER
Everyone should have a "CANUCK" block heater :wink:
Keeps OUR motors warm [/b]

bjrb,

Well, really, you must have more than ONE, right? I mean... a work one, a casual one and one for fancy occasions.... :lol:

 

[LazyBastard]

... i suppose the manual choke would be the biggest obstacle.... but they did do it for carbuerated engines .... there were definitely issues... and EFI was a blessing... :roll:
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Car carbs are weird animals. They had those crappy automatic chokes to make it possible for women to run them. Those same things may have made *some* of them compatible with automatic starters. Other cars simply COULDN'T be autostarted due to their need to have the throttle PUMPED. Most carb'd cars would need to at LEAST have their throttle cracked to start when cold.

I don't actually remember ever hearing about remote starters for carbs.. Could they ever work? Or was that something that only showed in the mid 80's with injection?