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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
WAI in a Diesel is only somewhat useful during a cold starts, but that's why grid heaters are there...
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Agreed grids @200A(2400W) draw , are thire to alow starting@-5°f/no block heater ,and -40°f using the block heater.but only works@ start-ups. And can take 1.5hr idle time to achieve130°f coolent temp(did an experiment and quit @1.5hr) or 15-20mi @65mph to open the thermostat with a 85% radator block. Plus the alternator is only130A and more like 50-60 at idle.
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It will be most usefull whin I'm coasting 7mi down a 6%grade @70-85mph in Neutral,yes @-40°f.my heater starts loosing heat coolent drops to 143°f EGT drops to 150°f by the bottom. With85% radator block. Auto so no CEO.
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So this will facilitate a selfatounamass controls all I have to do is sit back and enjoy the strong heater.instead of grabbing a jacket. Or forgetting to pull a cable till its too late.
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