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I bought the zero start model 3500081 1500w from Drivetrain America. It was a ridiculously easy job! Why can't all repairs and improvements be this easy? Also did an air dryer upgrade for an encore. Can anybody tell me how to test if the heating element in the air dryer is working? I tested...

You guys have convinced me. I ordered the "Zero Start" block heater. Cost me $87.00. Glad to hear it should be an easy install. BTW...very cool Snow Cat!!!!

So there are other important advantages of heating the block than just ease of starting. Makes good sense! Good insensitive to install one ASAP! I'll get familiar with the install with some Utube videos. I think I might be able to do my own Apendectomy by watching Utube! 😂 Thanks again!!

Can't seem to post my reply? It ended up in the Quote!!!???

Sorry! Forgot to attatch the quote

Im planning on installing a block heater for cold weather. I have these on both of my diesel tractors and they work beautifully! Is this the same thing as a coolant heater?

Seth I think you need more lights!!!

Glad to be able to bounce this back & forth!! The cable that mounts to the axle is on a spring. So what happens when there would be a "hop" or rise in the rear suspension is this mounting spring stretches which allows the cable to move upward in unison with the valve so no change in valve action...

I'm with you ....the engineers didn't put on there just for looks. Plan is to trial it this weekend with a load of gravel. The adjustment I made is pretty significant and if it does act up it should be a much milder event. Still a little scared! Anybody brave enough to ride shotgun?

Yep! I might just do that if it happens again. At the present I have the valve setting backed off to the least aggressive setting. Still not sure if I'm on the right trac?🙏🏼

Excellent! I have a 1974 710M and can honestly say it is the most enjoyable truck I've owned. More reliable than anticipated. I told my wife, the world seems different when you drive a Pinzgauer. Everybody smiles, waves and asks...what the **** is that thing! 😂

Ya, I keep studying the schematics and that emergency gladhand is "Pre-wet tank" so it could definitely be affected by a change in pressure. What is also interesting is there is a two way check valve between a low pressure switch and the air dryer within that same airline. Could be if too much...

Nice!! Have this TM but didn't know where this was. Much thanks! I'll dig right in...

FYI... the valve is mounted under the bed and has a cable which attaches to a spring mounted on the axle. When the bed is carrying a load heavy enough to compress the leaf springs, the cable will develop slack allowing the lever on the valve (proportioning valve) to rise. The valve then...