Hey everyone, I have a 1974 Ford LTD [400] and a few days ago, my block heater stopped working, and today, the warmth dropped down to around -50c [YES, -50c!]. The coolant is slushy like a slurpee. The other fluids aren't frozen though. i'm not sure about the gas, if it's frozen or not, but there's 1/8 of a container. It's supposed to stay around -50c for a few days. I'm wondering, would everything be OK if i just let the motor sit dormant until it gets warmer outside? or should I expect extreme engine ruin in the spring? Also, will my antifreeze freeze solid? [there's ~50/50 mixture antifreeze/tap-water]. I don't want my car to pause up a 20 foot long, 7 foot wide paperweight.
start it up and run it each day sooner to operating temp...itll be better than just letting it freeze up.
If you enjoy -50 c you had better get a unknown block heater and treat the car next to respect. Why take the chance that the weather will not freeze your block or crack it. You could also use a couple of extension cords underneath the hood with large bulbs. Those may not be strong ample for that low a temp.
Can't you just fix/replace the block radiator?
Answers: no, do not try to start it. wait this cold spell out. do not be in motion out and attempt to start and run once a day to try to melt things, if you do this, consequently you will have problems in the spring, continue it out. and if you have old blankets you could assist cover radiator and other openings into engine compartment to help block the twist, as for your antifreeze mix, you need to change it. 50/50 mix isnt pious at that temps, thats why its slurpee like, you need a superior concentration of antifreeze in your locale. may have fuel problems since theres not much within, but some drygas and fresh gas will probably work fine. and remember, that engine damage you are referring to occurs at cold start up. angelic luck
start it up and run it each day sooner to operating temp...itll be better than just letting it freeze up.
If you enjoy -50 c you had better get a unknown block heater and treat the car next to respect. Why take the chance that the weather will not freeze your block or crack it. You could also use a couple of extension cords underneath the hood with large bulbs. Those may not be strong ample for that low a temp.
Can't you just fix/replace the block radiator?
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start it up and run it each day sooner to operating temp...itll be better than just letting it freeze up.
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DO NOT START THE CAR! Let it sit tell it warms up. It will not hurt it freshly sitting.However if you start the oil will be to thick to do its chore and you could do real damage.If you enjoy -50 c you had better get a unknown block heater and treat the car next to respect. Why take the chance that the weather will not freeze your block or crack it. You could also use a couple of extension cords underneath the hood with large bulbs. Those may not be strong ample for that low a temp.
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Can't you just fix/replace the block radiator?
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Answers: no, do not try to start it. wait this cold spell out. do not be in motion out and attempt to start and run once a day to try to melt things, if you do this, consequently you will have problems in the spring, continue it out. and if you have old blankets you could assist cover radiator and other openings into engine compartment to help block the twist, as for your antifreeze mix, you need to change it. 50/50 mix isnt pious at that temps, thats why its slurpee like, you need a superior concentration of antifreeze in your locale. may have fuel problems since theres not much within, but some drygas and fresh gas will probably work fine. and remember, that engine damage you are referring to occurs at cold start up. angelic luck
start it up and run it each day sooner to operating temp...itll be better than just letting it freeze up.
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If you enjoy -50 c you had better get a unknown block heater and treat the car next to respect. Why take the chance that the weather will not freeze your block or crack it. You could also use a couple of extension cords underneath the hood with large bulbs. Those may not be strong ample for that low a temp.
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