why preheat?

[Crash]

the first video shows a 3 gallon engine not preheated before starting

the second video is same engine warmed to 125 degrees

you decide....................

 

[Bankrupter]

you know it baby...

 

[BIGDAN89]

i like to differ my engines start in two pulls lol but preheating is good

 

[Crash]

i like to differ my engines start in two pulls lol but preheating is good

lets see/...............

 

[frddyj]

yep I'm sold on the preheat no matter the outside temp. nice harley shirt.

 

[f1n3sse]

I don't disagree that pre-heating may have benefits over a cold start but since I tuned in my mill, the past few days I been firing on 2 pulls, sometimes on the first. and also going to turbo button I have seen an incredible stability in the tune.

 

[frddyj]

your less likely to snap a pull start on preheat also. internals turn much easier prob better for the mill all around

 

[Bankrupter]

thats why I preheat Fred. I start 1/ 2 pulls too. cold or hot

 

[soulja]

nice videos....and it makes perfectly good since.....but usually mine start quickly anyway. very nice video though....+1!!!

 

[TreCoul]

one more thing to carry around a heat lamp

 

[kevinor]

Clearly it's good, but you got any good tips for pre-heating when you're say... camping?

 

[BIGDAN89]

l live in vegas i just let the outside pre heat my engines lol umm stick truck near camp fire not to near but clsoe enough for heat best i can think of

 

[Crash]

Clearly it's good, but you got any good tips for pre-heating when you're say... camping?

if you are near a vehicle, put the rc engine under the exhaust pipe

 

[soulja]

Clearly it's good, but you got any good tips for pre-heating when you're say... camping?

try one of those hand warming packs?!?!?!!! lol

 

[kevinor]

try one of those hand warming packs?!?!?!!! lol

I can't even get those stupid things to heat my hands!

 

[NiteRida]

I've never pre-heated and never will. Not interested in the hassle. Of course, I don't have fancy engines either. My K4.6 has about 7 gallons on it and my son's F4.1 had over 6 gallons on it when I pulled it to install the F4.6, which now has about 3 gallons on it.

both the K4.6 and F4.1 run strong and have the original bearing in them and they don't leak. So, for me - there is not upside for the hassle.

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

=)

I like the pre-heat better !!

+ rep !

 

[n2opony92]

Heat gun FTW! Fires up quick.

 

[Tominator06]

12 volt hair dryer should work.

 

[Purenitro]

I recommend pre-heating, less stress on everything including yourself

 

[Tominator06]

I honestly don't pre heat in the warm weather but when it gets cooler do.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Heat gun FTW! Fires up quick.

YES!!! :FarleyParty:

 

[FINCH]

So when you say preheat, do i need to use a heat gun or a hair dryer will do. I have not been able to start my savage 21 since i got it and it has been cold since i did buy it (used)

 

[Crash]

hair dryer on high for 5-10 minutes

 

[FINCH]

10-4 thanx

 

[Tom H.]

Caught this on sale at Harbor Freight for $10. Best money I ever spent!

 

[Tominator06]

Nice find.

 

[AllanQ]

Got one of these also. It can help heating up screws when they are stuck because of too much threadlock. Not that I have ever done that.

Caught this on sale at Harbor Freight for $10. Best money I ever spent!

 

[Hypnotiq]

Caught this on sale at Harbor Freight for $10. Best money I ever spent!

That same one is 7.99 this weekend here in chicago

 

[cOLD]

After last weekend, I am sold on the idea of preheating the motor. I spent the better part of an hour getting the truck started and running warm enough to use the throttle... It doesn't get too cold down here very often and the cheapest 12v hair dryer I have found is about $15 + shipping...so I guess I will just preheat at home before I head out to the field.