POLAR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UNIVERSAL ENGINE-STARTING KIT.
Abstract
This report covers the development and testing of an engine-mounted kit to facilitate starting and operating liquid-cooled engines in low temperatures. The kit was designed to preheat the engine, oil, and battery and to provide ignition assistance during cranking. The components included a gasoline-burning coolant heater, an electric coolant heater, an ether priming system, a battery heating system, and a crankcase shroud. Laboratory tests and field trials show that the kit as a whole was adequate for low-temperature engine starting when using sub-zero oil for the engine lubricant. However, with a change to 20-weight oil in the mid-1950's it was found that the kit heaters did not provide sufficient heat for engine starting in temperatures below 0 F. The ether priming system and the battery heating system were found to be useful starting and operating aids for liquid-cooled engines on polar transportation and construction equipment under all conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 25, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0600440
Entities
People
- S. E. Gifford
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center