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On Feb 7, 1:14 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in oglegroups.com...

Know that you mean. I just received an offer on the Halman - I
really want to sail it, but I just don't have the freakin' time.

snip..

Selling the Halman 20?
Don't let it go too cheap...http://sailquest.com/market/models/halman.htm

Hell, I'd let it go for $4K if it went to a good home.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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However, this might be a good summer to use the Scout.
Drop me a line - I'm game to go anytime you want. I'll
even buy the gas. :)


You might fall asleep. It has a 4 stroke Yamaha.

Eisboch

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On Feb 7, 12:00 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Feb 7, 9:10 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in ooglegroups.com...

On Feb 7, 7:44 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
News here says lots of school bus operators are having problems with fuel
gelling in the fuel filters because of low-sulphur fuel. They can't get
enough kerosene for some reason. What's in the big containers of diesel
additives I've seen for sale at truck stops? Kerosene? Other? Not
suitable
for educational (school bus) use?
Do they use block heaters? Additives?
Kerosene should be added at the fuel distribution point - it
is here.
They may not have the mix right - around here, it's about
18/22%.
This is the first year I haven't had a gel problem - I'm using
the Ford diesel fuel additive as opposed to the Lucas additive
I used to use in the winter. Seems to work better.
I haven't had any starting problems at all so far in the F-350 using ULS
fuel and no block heater. Even on the 5 degree mornings of last week it
started ok. It cranked a little slower, but fired up, shook a bit for a few
seconds, then settled in.

Takes a while to get it up to operating temperature though. Fast idle won't
do it.- Hide quoted text -

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The wonders of block heaters. When I start off on morning
patrol, it's warm by the time I hit the end of the road (1.3 miles)
and I've got heat in the cab 1/4 mile later.

The 7.3 is a tough start when it's cold - the preheater only
does two cylinders and when it's really cold, the truck
actually lurches until enough compression builds up to
fire off the other cylinders. With the ULS fuel, it's worse
than it used to be, so I started using the block heater.
Starts just peachy cool fine, smooth and like I said - heat
a lot faster.

The one problem I'm having with this cold snap is the
transmission - takes a while for it to warm up and shift
properly.

Maybe it's time to change the transmission oil.

I change my transmission oil every 30,000, and have never had any
problems, but then again, you are a tab bit colder than I am.- Hide quoted text -

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I change mine every 60 or so and I'm at 113,000 now.

Probably before summer.

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"Don White" wrote in message
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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"JLH" wrote in message
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How does the Sprinter do on these cold mornings?

It started fine the other day at 14 degrees after sitting without running
for about a month.
I haven't tried it on the really cold days. I don't like to start
engines unless I am going to drive them long enough to warm up to
operating temp.

My experience has been that diesels are fine until the temp gets below
zero. The major fuel suppliers modify the fuel formulations for "winter"
and "summer" blends that adds anti-gelling properties for cold weather.
Now, if you lived in Alaska or North Dakota, that would be a different
story where the use of block heaters and additional fuel conditioners is
required.

Shortwave has a point though. Using a block heater here in New England
would surely help with the engine warm up time. Mine takes about 8 miles
of driving before the engine temperature gauge even starts to move.
Fortunately, my truck is equipped with heated seats, so it is tolerable.
Also, although not "hot" ... the heater does start to throw some warm air
within the first couple of miles, even if the gauge hasn't moved.

Eisboch


I usually have an extension cord available to plug in my block heater and
battery blanket.
In temperatures below 10F it makes a big difference. The battery is near
full potential and the engine turns over easily (reducing wear & tear).
The window defroster and interior heater work quicker too.


Another reason to not live is certain places. My mom said they saw -42 one
time when she was a kid. Glad they moved before I was born. Nebraska, 1/2
mile from the Wyoming border.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Feb 7, 11:16 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message

...



Here's something to invent: Windshield washer that doesn't freeze, with
the vehicle just sitting in the driveway. I've lived here 25 years and
never had this problem until now. 3 weeks back, I had to drain the
entire
tank of whatever crap the mechanic put in it. Went & bought some other
crap, which worked for a day when the temp was in the high 20s. This
week,
frozen again. Two different brands! Next, the fancy pink stuff from
Armorall or whoever makes it.

I was just reading about this in another NG. Apparently ( I never
noticed
this ) there is a "summer" windshield washer fluid that looks just like
the winter stuff (same blue color) but is only good to 32 degrees.
Maybe
you got some of the wrong stuff.

Been there - done that.

I use the pink stuff now.


Rental car in New Jersey years ago. Turned on the windshield washers while
driving over an overpass. Solid sheet of ice on the windshield.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Feb 7, 1:14 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
oglegroups.com...

Know that you mean. I just received an offer on the Halman - I
really want to sail it, but I just don't have the freakin' time.

snip..

Selling the Halman 20?
Don't let it go too cheap...http://sailquest.com/market/models/halman.htm

Hell, I'd let it go for $4K if it went to a good home.


mmmm.that's about $4741.00 CDN today.
If I had a truck strong enough to tow it.............. and was willing to
join a yacht club......

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On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:35:00 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
roups.com...
On Feb 7, 1:14 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
oglegroups.com...

Know that you mean. I just received an offer on the Halman - I
really want to sail it, but I just don't have the freakin' time.

snip..

Selling the Halman 20?
Don't let it go too cheap...http://sailquest.com/market/models/halman.htm

Hell, I'd let it go for $4K if it went to a good home.


mmmm.that's about $4741.00 CDN today.
If I had a truck strong enough to tow it.............. and was willing to
join a yacht club......

....and had a good home...
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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The '05 (maybe other years as well) PSD block heater was an "option".
Turns out that the actual heater is installed (comes from International
that way) but Ford does not supply the wiring harness and it is what is
constitutes the "option". When I was having early problems with the
truck I asked about the optional wiring harness and they gave me one free.
I have never got around to installing it.

I got lucky. I got my truck in NY and the dealer ordered the cord.
Unfortunately, the 6.4 is going to be the same. Below I have posted a link
that gives the instruction to install and route the block heater wire for
the 6.0.

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-20.php

Mark

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"r_d" wrote in message
. com...

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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The '05 (maybe other years as well) PSD block heater was an "option".
Turns out that the actual heater is installed (comes from International
that way) but Ford does not supply the wiring harness and it is what is
constitutes the "option". When I was having early problems with the
truck I asked about the optional wiring harness and they gave me one
free. I have never got around to installing it.

I got lucky. I got my truck in NY and the dealer ordered the cord.
Unfortunately, the 6.4 is going to be the same. Below I have posted a
link that gives the instruction to install and route the block heater wire
for the 6.0.

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-20.php

Mark




Hey, thanks for the link. Now, if it ever gets warm enough to go outside
and play under the hood, I'll install it. Of course, then I won't need it.
:-)

Eisboch

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On Feb 7, 1:51 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in oglegroups.com...



However, this might be a good summer to use the Scout.
Drop me a line - I'm game to go anytime you want. I'll
even buy the gas. :)

You might fall asleep. It has a 4 stroke Yamaha.

I can survive a trip with ancient technology. :)