s10sakota
Well Known Member
I want to be able to pre-heat my engine for winter ops.
I'm looking at installing the Reiff cylinder bands and oil pan heater at a cost of $435.
I've heard about people placing a protected 100W light bulb in the engine compartment to pre-heat the engine. Maybe it's even left on all the time?
Has anyone used the light bulb method before? Does it work?
Note: this installation will be on my Piper Cherokee so I can't use the "non-aviation lower priced stick-on heater pad alternatives!"
I'm looking at installing the Reiff cylinder bands and oil pan heater at a cost of $435.
I've heard about people placing a protected 100W light bulb in the engine compartment to pre-heat the engine. Maybe it's even left on all the time?
Has anyone used the light bulb method before? Does it work?
Note: this installation will be on my Piper Cherokee so I can't use the "non-aviation lower priced stick-on heater pad alternatives!"