m1000 block heater

[Sling-it]

My first trip out west was an eye opener for sure. Woke up in the am only to discover my sled had apparently seized up according to my failed attempt to give the rope a pull... Friend says "yup, normal". Put a hair dryer on it, and pretty soon, she pulled over.

This got me thinking. Has Anyone ever try one of those silicone block heaters on their cold Cat big bores?

I would think a 50 amp silicone heater stuck somewhere on the bottom side of the block (heat rises) would heat the motor up enough they'd start when it's bitter cold. They come in 12v or 120v, so you could plug it into an accessory outlet on the truck or trailer, or plug it into the wall outlet.

Thoughts?

 

[jethrobodean]

Nothing worse than having your riding buddies help you pull start your sled the day after riding the torque monster. I have been there. Arms sore from hanging on the day after and No strength the next day at 10 below......

 

[minet]

I would think it would melt. beyond that as long as its power source is external to any of the sled circuits it wouldn't do any harm to try

 

[AKGUY]

A silicone heater should help if you can find a good flat spot to install it. I would look at an inline coolant heater first. I think Cat sells them or just determine the diameter of the coolant hose and look online or at an Auto parts store for one that fits.

 

[89sandman]

Yes cat makes a inline heater, used one on my old mountain cat for years.