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Offline BillandMary

UForce Engine Heaters
« on: March 23, 2022, 01:11:13 PM »
Has anyone that lives up North figured out how to install an engine block heater for the Uforce machines yet? Self-adhesive oil pan heater won't work because the bottom of the oil pan is ridged and not flat and a lower radiator hose heater won't work because the lower radiator hose doesn't climb upwards enough for the heater to work. I live in North Dakota where we have below zero temps for the majority of the winter and my Uforce 600 doesn't like to start when its -25 out. It will eventually start but takes 2 or 3 times for it to stay running and I know these extreme cold starts are bad on the motor. Thanks     

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Offline murdo

Re: UForce Engine Heaters
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2022, 04:31:09 PM »
What about using a heat lamp/light set under the sump to keep the oil toasty?

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Offline NMKawierider

Re: UForce Engine Heaters
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2022, 05:06:45 PM »
Heat lamp probably be too much. Be surprised what just a standard 60watt bulb in a drop light placed just right can do...especially if it's in a building away from wind. Or one of these heating pads just slid in under the case.

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mpgo4th

Re: UForce Engine Heaters
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2022, 09:29:09 PM »
Google oil dipstick heater. I’ve only ever seen full size ones for cars and trucks but I’m sure someone makes a short one that will work on your machine.

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mpgo4th

Re: UForce Engine Heaters
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2022, 09:33:13 PM »
Google oil dipstick heater. I’ve only ever seen full size ones for cars and trucks but I’m sure someone makes a short one that will work on your machine.