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casevac 06-14-2010 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by pntmachine (Post 7541340)
Comeon' no flaming in this thread:lol:

no no, only torching :ha::D

Redvet79 06-14-2010 04:18 PM

12 vdc heat strip
 
Follow this link halfway down page
http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-tape/=7ci4lq

DC Voltage Flexible Silicone-Rubber Heat Strips
DC voltage is ideal for mobile and laboratory applications running on battery power. They work on metal and plastic tanks and have adhesive backing for sticking to very clean surfaces. Watt density is 5 watts/sq. in. They have 1-ft. wire leads for hardwiring. Max. heat output is 300° F. Exposure temperature range is -40° to +300° F.
Please specify 12 VDC or 24 VDC. I use a 7ah sealed battery in summer time will take engine to 200 in about 8 to 10 min check temp under cooling heat at cylinder do not let it get to hot. mine is a do it yourself not to pretty but works great.

Redvet79 06-14-2010 04:22 PM

heat tape
 
Forgot this part
1" x 5" $25.92
this is the one i use.
I can take a pic If anyone wants to see it in action.

dreaux 06-14-2010 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by Redvet79 (Post 7541561)
Forgot this part
1" x 5" $25.92
this is the one i use.
I can take a pic If anyone wants to see it in action.

i would like to see. I think i will try this. Looks like heat tracing to me.

dreaux 06-14-2010 04:36 PM

so, do you stick it to the engine? Or do you stick it to something that you put on the engine which makes more sense to me. That way you can reuse it. If you just stick it to the engine, i don't think you could reuse it that many times before the adhesive wears out.

Cory Kerber 06-14-2010 04:50 PM


Originally Posted by dreaux (Post 7541588)
i would like to see.

+1

jammin32j 06-14-2010 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by Cory Kerber (Post 7541663)
+1

Me too!!!

ganymede 06-14-2010 06:57 PM


Originally Posted by Redvet79 (Post 7541561)
Forgot this part
1" x 5" $25.92
this is the one i use.
I can take a pic If anyone wants to see it in action.


this one?

DC Voltage Flexible Silicone-Rubber Heat Strips

http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/116/...e/7945tp1l.gif

mrbusta 06-15-2010 12:00 AM

[quote=Redvet79;7541561]Forgot this part
1" x 5" $25.92
this is the one i use.
I can take a pic If anyone wants to see it in action.[/quoteyes champ pics would be great very interested thanks

Redvet79 06-15-2010 12:02 AM

Engine preheater
 
I,ll take a pic today and show you what i did its is insulated inside and out and pushes down over the engine . basic materials bottom 3"of stainless steel water bottle, oven mitt, rubber grommets 1 for wire and 1 for glow plug driver,rubber stopper, and silver aluminum tape. it will make sense when you see pic. I have some other waco things i have made for rc racing but this one really works good. I should have pic's and more detail by noon today.

mrbusta 06-15-2010 12:10 AM


Originally Posted by Redvet79 (Post 7543387)
I,ll take a pic today and show you what i did its is insulated inside and out and pushes down over the engine . basic materials bottom 3"of stainless steel water bottle, oven mitt, rubber grommets 1 for wire and 1 for glow plug driver,rubber stopper, and silver aluminum tape. it will make sense when you see pic. I have some other waco things i have made for rc racing but this one really works good. I should have pic's and more detail by noon today.

many thanks matey :D

ah4449 06-15-2010 12:18 AM

In for pics as well!

Beddo 06-15-2010 04:22 AM

You could try this :D

iznasty 06-15-2010 04:47 AM


Originally Posted by Beddo (Post 7543799)
You could try this :D

Looks pretty cool, to bad he's in the UK

Zerodefect 06-15-2010 05:14 AM


Originally Posted by casevac (Post 7541318)
I prolly get a posse chasing me for giving this advice, but what the heck:
I've used a creme-brule torch together with aluminium foil. Beware of where u point the thing and not putting the flame directly to the engine (hence the foil).

If youre careful its no problem to slowly heat youre engine to the required 150 - 200F, better than cold starting youre mill.
Heat gun is still my choice (waiting for the competition heat 230V version)

Cooking with fire, for teh win!

5,000 watt power inverter and a big car battery should run a heat gun. Or just find a 12v electric heat coil and make your own head heater thingy.


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