Date:         Thu, 6 Nov 2014 18:15:05 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Block heaters for Air Cooled
Comments: To: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
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---- Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Anyone know of a block heater for the air cooled van?  This would be used in cold climates for winter starting.

I can tell you that there are heaters that fit in place of the oil dip stick, and are supposed to be "universal."  Maybe there are a few different sizes.  If they work at all (a big if, in my book) they should work for air cooled.  There is always the old incandescent light bulb, my fathers favorite approach.  He would use a drop light, and drape on old army blanket over it and the engine.  Of course, as you know, regular block heaters that fit in the coolant system simply can't work for the air cooled.  However, a little time with a hair dryer might do the trick.

mcneely

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David McNeely