2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission FASS Fuel Heater System ?

[ihegdal]

Has anyone seen or figured out a good way to connect the engine coolant system up to the FASS heat ports? In particular I would be looking for recommendations as to where to tap into the cooling system, what valve and sensor combination to use to control the coolant flow.



My thoughts are that I would want to stop heating the fuel when it is 50F and above and to start heating at 40F and below.



Ian

 

[Murle]

Diesel fuel starts to gell around +20 F. I would not worry about it.

 

[ihegdal]

It gets below +20F about 6 months of the year up here. If I don't worry about it I'll be doing alot of walking.

 

[Murle]

I'm sure were you are at they go to #1 diesel in the winter which has a lot lower gell temp. Of course you can alway add a additive that will keep the diesel from gelling to - degrees. But then again a diesel is starting to get hard to crank at +20F anyway. Just plug it up.

 

[The Adjuster]

I would think a electric heater setup up would be better than a coolant system, unless the truck will be running 24 hrs a day.



I am in texas so dont have that problem down here ... but just my non tax deductable $0. 02 worth.



Kevin