I know this is off-topic, but what's the torque rating on that powerplant?
warm diesel drive off?
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In my boat I have a 3116 300hp turbo/aftercooled CAT ENGINE.
I use Amsoil straight 30 wt, run a oil bypass system and have
a close to 30 qt sump capacity.
I am considering installing a pan heater to keep the oil warm for
startup.
What think you guys?
Craig
I use Amsoil straight 30 wt, run a oil bypass system and have
a close to 30 qt sump capacity.
I am considering installing a pan heater to keep the oil warm for
startup.
What think you guys?
Craig
Craig, I did some research on these oil pan heaters for my diesel and gasser. On my 92 Dodge Cummins I have 12 litres (11.3 quarts) oil, about same on transmission fluid. I am going to buy Woverine heat pads for both, the oil sump takes a 250 watt pad and transmission a 125 watt pad.
I talked to the rep from Wolverine, these Wolverine pads WILL NOT burn the oil or transmission fluid. Many do, some heat pads can only be used directly after shut down till next start up. Apparently, Wolverines can be used when engine has been -40 for days, the Pad can then be plugged in with no oil burn or scourge, in 4-5 hours the oil will be +160F and top interior engine 65 F. Many have told me to use block heater too.
Thing is, up here winter is -10 to -40, my block heater is 850 watts and I plug in this 1000 lb motor for 14 hours prior to start with no warmth on oil. This winter I will plugin 375 watts of heat pad for 4 hours (transmission & oil sump pads) and block heater last two hours on timers, this will give great warm start at anything winter can throw at me IMO. (I will heat transmission with pad this winter because this Dodge auto transmission is a nightmare to get into OD in cold weather, will not warm up for nearly 1/2 hour, stays in drive, I think the pad will eliminate that problem and lengthen transmission life) I am using oil and transmission pad on new X-Trail Nissan too.
Cyprs
I talked to the rep from Wolverine, these Wolverine pads WILL NOT burn the oil or transmission fluid. Many do, some heat pads can only be used directly after shut down till next start up. Apparently, Wolverines can be used when engine has been -40 for days, the Pad can then be plugged in with no oil burn or scourge, in 4-5 hours the oil will be +160F and top interior engine 65 F. Many have told me to use block heater too.
Thing is, up here winter is -10 to -40, my block heater is 850 watts and I plug in this 1000 lb motor for 14 hours prior to start with no warmth on oil. This winter I will plugin 375 watts of heat pad for 4 hours (transmission & oil sump pads) and block heater last two hours on timers, this will give great warm start at anything winter can throw at me IMO. (I will heat transmission with pad this winter because this Dodge auto transmission is a nightmare to get into OD in cold weather, will not warm up for nearly 1/2 hour, stays in drive, I think the pad will eliminate that problem and lengthen transmission life) I am using oil and transmission pad on new X-Trail Nissan too.
Cyprs
I have a CAT 3116 Turbo/Aftercooled 300hp in my boat.
I intend on installing a pad engine pan heater this year to keep
everything warm. While I use the boat only in summer here in
MIchigan I feel the benefits of a warm startup are even better than
a pre-luber.
I have heard rumors that a pan heater can cause oxidation/rust
in the upper portions of the engine. I don't believe this but
what think you guru's?
Any other disadvantages to a pan heater?
Thanks,
Craig
I intend on installing a pad engine pan heater this year to keep
everything warm. While I use the boat only in summer here in
MIchigan I feel the benefits of a warm startup are even better than
a pre-luber.
I have heard rumors that a pan heater can cause oxidation/rust
in the upper portions of the engine. I don't believe this but
what think you guru's?
Any other disadvantages to a pan heater?
Thanks,
Craig
I believe a pan heater would reduce rust/oxidization, shutting down a hot engine in cold weather would be reason for condensation to form. Using a heat pad at shutdown or prior to start up would help dry or prevent moisture problems in my reasoning
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