QSM11 block heater install location

[SeaNile]

I'll bring a heat gun down and see what the temps are. They are cool to the touch but I wouldn't way warm.

 

[rlynch03]

I'll bring a heat gun down and see what the temps are. They are cool to the touch but I wouldn't way warm.

With 500w Wolverines under each oil pan my engines feel warm to the touch and the ambient room temps are 55 degrees +/-

I do mask off the engine vents as well in the winter.

 

[Skybolt]

I have the same but put them on the internal oil cooler (6v92 Detroit). I bought the ones with thermostats so they cycle. I believe there on until 200 and then cycle between 175 and 200. I ran a new outlet into the ER with a GFCI outlet. Now I have a breaker on the panel that is labeled "Block Heater(s)". Makes it easy to turn on/off, I have no intention of running them all year, no reason for it.

So to add to this thread and how great these pad heaters are. Kept my engine room between 50 and 60 all winter long. I went to start them up today and they started up like they were just running. No smoke at all which is crazy for Detroit's starting up for the first time at the end of winter when it's still relatively cold outside for them (40's). My engines have never started up so quickly for the first time in a season before. Can't say enough good things about these pad heaters, really impressed with them.

 

[Skybolt]

To comment on the engine temp feel to the touch, mine do not feel that warm to the touch either, but my engine room is ~55 when it's low 30's out. And they started right up today. First time they ever did that when it's still cold out.

 

[rlynch03]

To comment on the engine temp feel to the touch, mine do not feel that warm to the touch either, but my engine room is ~55 when it's low 30's out. And they started right up today. First time they ever did that when it's still cold out.

Anxious to fire mine up now... Won't be long. Cold 30 degree weekend but supposed to be 70 in Annapolis Friday.

 

[Skybolt]

Anxious to fire mine up now... Won't be long. Cold 30 degree weekend but supposed to be 70 in Annapolis Friday.

It's time get'em rolling. The warmer weather is like switch. Got to be ready to sit back and do nothing while sipping your favorite bev on the boat.