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Reply #25 –
I have had oil temp in the low teens and it never slowed the cranking speed down. I start here in the morning with overnight temps in the 20's in winter. It does put more strain on the electrical connections and will quickly show up any weakness. I have the same engine with straight SAE 40 Delo 100. After slow cranking, testing the connections with your hand can quickly find the trouble spot as it will be very warm.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #26 –
we use this one on my tri-pacer (aircraft) - it is 200 watts total, and is a glue on design. 2 of these would be 400 watts if needed. Tanis makes a similar product in silicon based pad, I think slightly less wattage

Link to Reiff product page:  http://www.reiffpreheat.com/product.htm#HotStrip

Airplane stuff so a bit on the expensive side..
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Block Heater When Needed

Reply #27 –
I suppose I could use a plug heater even if I only have one threaded plug on my oil pan. The next time I do an oil change I can install the heater in the threaded plug hole. I'll just use the heater as my oil drain plug from now on... That seems like a really good solution. I'll give that some more thought.
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

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Reply #28 –
We fought a problematic start for over a year, changing (ourselves) many, many different things, including cables, relays, cleaning, new batteries, adding a 3rd start battery, but nothing resolved our cranking issues until we installed a new Delco Remy starter. We now start with a fast spin.

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Reply #29 –
Barry,
Your new starter, is it the Delco MT39 ?  I feel this is the best bet for faster cranking while drawing less amps due to being a geared design vs a direct drive.  Another way the Japs (Denso) is teaching the elephant (Delco) to dance.
Dave M

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Reply #30 –

Dave,

Our new starter Delco Remy 41MT 10478818.
10478818 by DELCO REMY - PART lco-remy-10478818

41MT is not a gear reduction starter, and I was not aware we could use the 39MT, with regard to mount, flywheel alignment & teeth. We just looked for a brand new replacement for our OEM starter brand & model

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Delco Remy 39MT:
http://www.delcoremy.com/starter-models/39mt-heavy-duty-starter.aspx
Amazon.com: Delco Remy 8200611 39MT Starter: Automotive

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Reply #31 –
I will NEVER put a cheap sounding little high speed gear reduction starter on my otherwise cool sounding two cycle Detroit Diesel! :P ...nor will I put one on my 1965 Chevrolet V8 for that matter ...cuz I love it when old guys recognize the sound of a direct drive starter motor and turn around to see what made that cool sound they haven't heard for years.
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)