Hawkeyes
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• St. Paul, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 12/3/2004 |
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 Posted:12/21/2004 07:53 |
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In Minnesota we don't need no stinkin' thermometers. We can tell how cold it is by the sound the snow makes when we walk on it (no joke)! 
Hawkeyes |
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glenn z
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• harrison twp., MI, USA |
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• Registered on 8/22/2003 |
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• 63 posts |
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Posted:12/21/2004 19:58 |
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hey believe it or not got to a whole wopping 39 degree's here mid day,
even got out to take new harley for a ride, didn't go far my fingers started to go numb
could pass the chance for a quick ride though
glenn z
owner-operator MTR PERFORMANCE ( Muscle, Trucks, and Rods ), high performance and offroad performance
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FOR SALE........2000 X limited, 7.3 PSD V codes with front add a leaf, 5 inch rear blocks, rear hellwig, rancho rs9000 all 4 corners, landyot radius rods, 305/70/16 rubber, issapro gauges pillar mounted, ccv, tymer, straight piped, added driving lights, headlight covers, vhs entertainment unit,
1939 ford coupe, supercharged 351 cleveland, 33 x 19.5 x 15 mickeys out back, 700 + HP, diamond in the rough
new addition to garage is a 2002 Harley Softail Duece, stage 1 KIt, few extra goodies |
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/21/2004 20:35 |
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| Quote: | | In Minnesota we don't need no stinkin' thermometers. We can tell how cold it is by the sound the snow makes when we walk on it (no joke)! |
That is so true....right now our 14inches of snow sounds like your walking on tin foil with egg shells under it. 
I drove in to work the next day -31 on ext temp. ....X started and the radio news stated exposed skin would freeze in 30 sec (that's including eye balls) with the wind chill of -45C....thank you Ford for my heated seat.. |
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/21/2004 20:37 |
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Guys,
Sorry I was slow to respond, it's Q -end and I've got my a$$ in a sling again or maybe it's the temps slow my web access down.
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/21/2004 21:04 |
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| Quote: | For those temps I'd run both the block heater and the oil preheater for sure! 
Stay warm up there Clay! |
Thanks I will..... funny I have a oil pan heater but it's a pain to get it in place. Even after putting it on a yard stick it's still a crawl under job.
But your right the the X is happier if the oil is not a solid.
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/21/2004 21:55 |
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| Quote: | All I can say is GULP 1111111111111111
That is colder than I want to even HEAR about !!!
Sounds like you need to come visit us for a respite....
I just went to the mailbox in t-shirt and shorts again...
but can tell we got "nor-easter" coming in...
BIG limbs down out of the trees and stuff blowing EVERYWHERE !!!
It might even get into the teens here in DFW this week and maybe, just MAYBE...
dare I say a white Christmas ?!?!?!?!?!
Merry, Merry to all - and to all a good day !
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JohnBoy,
I like hearing about warmer places, maybe some day I will drive the X south for a winter break. This year we're fly to Florda and doing a 7 day cruise instead. This will happen later when the winter deep freeze starts.
Cheers to all I enjoy reading your responses......
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:12/22/2004 08:50 |
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Thanks I will..... funny I have a oil pan heater but it's a pain to get it in place. Even after putting it on a yard stick it's still a crawl under job.
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Clay,what type oil preheater you using on your rig?
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/22/2004 14:50 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: |
Thanks I will..... funny I have a oil pan heater but it's a pain to get it in place. Even after putting it on a yard stick it's still a crawl under job.
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Clay,what type oil preheater you using on your rig? |
I'm using KAT'S Model K1155 HANDI-HEAT. it puts out 400F or 205C. It's not too bad to install, the yard stick is small enough so the magnet still sticks to the oil pan without falling off. Here a pic of it installed.
I pick this up at the local auto parts store. Here it's called Canadian Tire.
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:12/22/2004 15:58 |
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Well that's pretty cool and hot for such a small element but it seems to do the job well
I've got a Wolverine 500 watter mounted to the side of the oil pan and I likey it
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:12/22/2004 16:05 |
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Is that a fulltime install? Sounds like it?! If so, very nice idea I'll have to do some research to locate one up here.
Cheers
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