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Subject:Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
From:David Beierl
Date:Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:59:30 -0500

At 01:34 PM 1/2/2016, KI4TLF wrote:
>I tried the dipstick heater, which didn't work too well. What I
>found that worked the best, was an infrared 150 watt spot bulb
>pointed straight up at the bottom of the engine.  It's the same bulb
>you see hanging over your fries at a fast food restaurant.  I put it
>and the coolant heaters on a timer for 2 hours prior to needing it.

That's the heat lamp bulb I mentioned.  Handy devices.  Also good
over a workbench in a cold shop to keep your hands supple.

Yours,
David