Radiator Bib

[BigRedWeather]

My F350 runs on vegetable oil so I need it to heat up more quickly. I always carry a light or no load. I plan on sliding a piece of flat alumnum flashing between the A/C radiator and the radiator to cover up about 80% of the radiator. Actually I have already done this with cardboard for three days and the temperature has not risen above its usual max- even in slow traffic or at 70 MPH.

Does anyone have advice or input on my plans?


BigRedWeather

 

[CHPMustang]

This is what I have on our Excursion for the cold months

 

[hheynow]

An easier fix to aluminum flashing is getting foam pipe insulation and cutting pieces of it to cram into the grill openings. This way you can add/remove any amount of insulation to get the proper air flow without sacrificing heat loss.

 

[JOAT]

Go with an electric fan too, with a manual or temp activated switch.

 

[jdr01]

CHP. Where did you get that bib from. Cabelas used to have them but I can't find them now.

 

[CHPMustang]

CHP. Where did you get that bib from. Cabelas used to have them but I can't find them now.

I picked up the winter front and summer bug screen as a pair from Max at Canvas Craft located in Minnesota,they're great people to deal with I opted for the velcro "Hook & Loop" style mounting versus the metal snaps.

Another alternative is Alaska Tent & Tarp they have well manufactured products,I'll assume SDD staff member "Crumm" is familiar with them up there