We still haven't done anything about a preheat system. What I'm thinking
of now on Michelle P's suggestion is one of those oil pan heat pads (the
metal ones) on a thermostat. Any better/different ideas? I haven't
gotten Ron to agree on anything yet, but once I say "It's below 40, you
aren't starting my new engine" he will make some decisions.

We have a combination of cylinder heaters and the oil pan heater. It makes
for a toasty engine all around.

It doesn't do much good when you forget to plug it in, though. Mary had to
drive to the hangar and plug 'er in this morning (after dropping Joe off at
school) so we can go flying later this morning. It was 10 above zero here
this morning!

Incredibly we were running the air conditioning at the hotel just 4 days
ago! This weather change hit us so fast that I barely got my Mustang put
away (it was pouring 40 degree rain when I drove it to the hangar) before
the damned salt trucks started to roll -- and my motorcycle is still at home
in the garage. I ain't riding it to the hangar today!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"