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Technical => Matt Shaff's Engine Shop => Topic started by: spitzerscott on March 14, 2020, 08:31:15 AM
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We just got one of the Jeg's self adhesive pad oil pan heaters, it is 400watt. Have any of you used these, and how long will it take to bring 8 quarts of oil up to temp?
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Mine takes about an hour for 12 quarts
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My 8qt pan takes about 20 minutes but I have the heating element in the oil.
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I used block heaters in the water jackets as well as a immersion type 400 watt heater. Heads and block were water filled. It makes for a good pre start warmup.
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if you run a diaper, can you run a stick on? i'm not sure how hot they get
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No, ask me how I know
Mark S
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If you run a diaper...and you should be!!! it will burn/char the absorent. I tried it !!!!! Now I use a Stephs immersion heater. Works great
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Steve, i've been known to have catastrophic oil pan failure before. I wouldn't make a run without a diaper.
Thanks. next time the pan is off, i'll have a bung installed for an immersion heater. I don't want to have to drop the diaper each day. I appreciate the info.
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Greg......I know you do!!!! It was a general answer.... You will love the emersion. After we get home from a race aI will pull the valve covers and leave it plugged in for a couple of days to evaporate any alky left.
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We do have an insulated pad between the heating pad and the absorbing pad that will take 450F continues and 1100F surge.
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Do you have a manufacturer or part number of what you're using?
Thanks
Mark S
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Mark, just a cheap pad from Jeg's, Pt. # 555-32032. Ran it 8 minutes last weekend with no problems.