What everyone else said is right.
You can get a block heater from Rusty at 800 741 5252. They are
cheaper than the hose kind and take 1/2 the electricity.
In the winter, I would opt for paying some shop (preferably with MB
Diesel experience) to install it. You need a hoist and the starter
will have to come out. Any problems become the shop's problem. It
is possible to raise the hood to vertical and remove the manifolds
and do it from above. But topside works better with the head
removed to get access to the plug without extensions. Flame wrenches
and air chisels and big chisels with big hammers are all possible
assistants.
Hi, everyone
We too are having issues with our car starting this winter (1980 300
SD). Hubbie put about 4 different hose heaters on it last winter.
The last one finally worked once or twice. (We won't mention the
local car parts store) We tried it again in November and it seemed
to be doing fine and then the morning we had appointments to keep 80
miles away and temp was -20, guess what? Yep-- it didn't work at
all. We made it to appointments, but used up our "easy" travel
margin of time for sure!!
So, my question is: the block heaters sound more dependable and
efficient but hubbie is concerned about problems installing in the
old car. He thinks it will be hard to seal up after removing the old
plug, which seems to be another big concern, too. Any feedback from
you experts? Should we keep trying the hose heaters, and is there
one that really works long term?? Thanks for advice!
Wishing you all a Wonderful Christmas Season and a Great New Year to
come, Christy
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