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engine heater question

02-10-2007, 08:03 PM

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engine heater question

Is anyone using a tank type engine heater that splices into the heater hose ? I bypassed the metal pipe that go's from near #1 injector to heater control valve. Wired the valve open. The zero start tank heater with thermostatic control gets hot, but only heats hose up to front of head. The rest of engine stays cold ? Is their no way for coolant to circulate with thermostat shut ? Any idea's ? It hasn't got above 10 daytime temp for week or so, an am running low on beer. Help !
Also, how the H... do you get those smilies into the post ? thanks, Will

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