Pan Heaters, Block Heaters

[Jaws]

Does anyone have any input,...experience with either pan heaters or block heaters on marine diesel motors? I am thinking about placing Wolverine oil pan heaters on the Cummins 6CTAs. The purpose would be to decrease white smoke in cold weather initial starting (which really isn't a problem except in the spring), but more so to get sufficient lubrication to the upper engine & valve train upon start up.

I contacted Wolverine today and they suggested that I also place insulation between the heater and the bilge to prevent heat related damage.

I am wondering whether they are worth it. Should I look at block heaters? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks,

James

 

[Four Suns]

I put Wolverine heaters in... love them...

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13780&highlight=wolverine

 

[Jaws]

Thanks Gary,

Excellent information in your post from last year, I should have done a search. Based on that I will probably get the #16 models as suggested by Wolverine.

 

[Robski97]

I did the wolverines as well. Buddy has a 410 EC he did same as well....

Rob

 

[SR400DB]

Yep, did the wolverine's last year as well. Work great

 

[katricol]

My boat has block heaters ...should i use them all the time or just in the spring and fall when temps are colder?

 

[Robski97]

I only use them when its cold out ( spring / fall ). Buddy who did his same time as Myself always leaves his on.

Rob

 

[Gimme Time]

+1Yep, did the wolverine's last year as well. Leave them on year round on my kitty cats.

 

[michaelji]

hey gery, thanks from also myside,
that information also helpful for me,
thanks dear,:smt038

 

[autovette]

Who is gery?

 

[Robski97]

He's the cousin.... ( twice removed )

Rob