Using my $50 homemade Pre-Heater

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Comment by David Orr on January 9, 2017 at 9:57pm
Gabhan, I bought the 4" vent flange from Home depot, it fit perfectly over the heat vent output on the heater.
Comment by David Orr on January 9, 2017 at 9:52pm
Joseph, I just blow the air towards the oil tank. I have a squeeze clamp that grabs the cowl flap to hold the hose up.
Comment by joseph aloof on January 9, 2017 at 1:38pm

hi david the end of the heater is connected to what on the engine side is the hot air just circulating under the cowl?? here in north fla,we saw cold temps my oil was about 30 deg took alot longer to start almost ran batt down??? thx    joe 

Comment by Gabhan Berry on January 9, 2017 at 1:26pm

Nice! May I ask, how did you attach the ducting to the heater?

Comment by David Orr on January 9, 2017 at 11:44am

Cold days up in Port Angeles, WA  pre-heat is a must!

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