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 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:34 am Post subject: Pre-heaters |
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Gary,
Do you have a preference in pre-heaters? If yes, which brand?
Thanks.
Bruce Smith
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| Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:49 am Post subject: Pre-heaters |
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I installed a Reiff pre-heater in a Tiger a few months ago. The
installation went fairly well.
Personally, I have no need for one. The only time I ever needed a
pre-heat, was in Twin Falls, Idaho. It was 20 degrees outside with a
wind chill of -20 degrees. It was so cold (how cold was it???), when I
unlocked the canopy, the windshield cracked. I had the engine heated
for a half hour with a heater that blew heated air into the engine
cowling.
One other time in Holbrook, Arizona, it was about 20 degrees outside. I
was able to get the engine started with judicious use of priming and
throttle. I let the engine IDLE for about 20 minutes before the oil got
warm enough to fly.
Where do you live Bruce? Does it get so cold you need a pre-heater?
Gary
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bruce.smith(at)york.com
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:15 am Post subject: Pre-heaters |
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Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I live in Pennsylvania. Probably don't need
a pre-heater today, as the OAT is 60 degrees.
Bruce
teamgrumman(at)aol.com wrote:
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I installed a Reiff pre-heater in a Tiger a few months ago. The
installation went fairly well.
Personally, I have no need for one. The only time I ever needed a
pre-heat, was in Twin Falls, Idaho. It was 20 degrees outside with a
wind chill of -20 degrees. It was so cold (how cold was it???), when I
unlocked the canopy, the windshield cracked. I had the engine heated
for a half hour with a heater that blew heated air into the engine
cowling.
One other time in Holbrook, Arizona, it was about 20 degrees outside.
I was able to get the engine started with judicious use of priming and
throttle. I let the engine IDLE for about 20 minutes before the oil
got warm enough to fly.
Where do you live Bruce? Does it get so cold you need a pre-heater?
Gary
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