Anyone ever cover your heater hoses with pipe insulation? Might be some benefit there

 

I really like Tractorman's fire proof engine blanket Very high quality.

Edited December 22, 20222 yr by JAG1

Nope. My vent temp at ZERO degrees outside I'm still 160°F.  Just had a period of 3 hours of sitting in my truck at 0°F out and comfortable 70°F to 80°F inside at an idle. Just using a NAPA 190°F thermostat.

I'm going to try adding some insulation there as long as it won't melt on the manifold. I could cover the pipe insulation with aluminum reflective tape as well.

 I wouldn't think it would be necessary. Unless mayne you were in some extreme cold.

@JAG1wants to insulate them so they will already be warm when he starts his truck on a cold morning.  He's thinking ahead!

 

(Holding back sarcasm makes me physically ill, so I had to let some out)

 

5 below zero here this morning.

 

- John

Edited December 22, 20222 yr by Tractorman

4 hours ago, JAG1 said:

I'm going to try adding some insulation there

I wouldn't do it.  It is a lot of effort with minimal outcome for your environment.  The time would better be spent polishing the rims.

5 hours ago, Tractorman said:

@JAG1wants to insulate them so they will already be warm when he starts his truck on a cold morning.  He's thinking ahead!

 

(Holding back sarcasm makes me physically ill, so I had to let some out)

 

5 below zero here this morning.

 

- John

Sarcasm and hijacked threads are accepted here unless MoparMan joins the Gestapo we are okay for now. Most do try to stay on topic but, hey in a real world many things are related.

Ummm... I made a trip to Donnelly ID with @Honey Badger she was getting her hair done. I waited out in the truck working on stuff on the website. It was a mere +9*F out and when she got back in the truck she was rolling down the windows because it was too hot in the cab. I can cook you in the cab of my truck at any temperature outside.