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Now don’t take my word for it but iirc, there used to be a block heater that takes the place of your dip stick but I’m not sure they’re still make it. The other option, again if they still make them, is a block heater that sticks to your oil pan from underneath. Both are obviously aftermarket but worked back when. Just some thoughts.
Understand but warm oil will hit the lifters faster than cold oil, better then nothing right. I know true block heaters are internall, I was just mentioning some aftermarket ideas.Thanks for sharing.
True block heaters heat the block by taking the place of a plug in the block in line of the coolant passages. So it warms the coolant then warming the actual block
Oil heaters are completely different. The warm the oil in the pan only. The block technically doesn’t get warmed
Can someone confirm the heater element location and post a photo? This option wasn’t included in the Snow Chief Package was it?
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I have no idea. Ill look on my truck. Its still on my list of mods. The 2 places i park most frequently (home and work) have a plug literally 2 feet from my front bumper.
I need this.
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Metal on metal contact is what transfers heat. Many manufacturers have had "dry" block heaters for awhile.
Since the block heater is a metal on metal type, use some Never-Seez on the heater before you put it in the hole. Not only will it help if you have to remove/replace the heater down the road but also aids in heat transfer.
Never-Seez is rated well over 1000°, it will easily withstand engine temps.
What temperature would this need to be rated for?
The engine running will be a higher temp then the block heater will get during operation. If I had to get, the block heater may get into mid 200s while heating the block.
I've used Never-Seez on nuts/bolts on exhaust system parts with no issues. Easily removed many years later.