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Thread: Winter Starting the IO-240B

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    Default Winter Starting the IO-240B

    I remember somebody asked about batteries for the IO-240B ... Well here's what it takes to
    get it started in Chicagoland when the weather is cold, and you don't do an all night preheat ...
    Have a heavy duty quick connect, and keep the Diehard on a battery maintainer in the hangar
    for days like today.

    No I don't fly with it, I take it out after the engine is warmed up.

    Jeff



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    Wink Re: Winter Starting the IO-240B

    Jeff, An earth X jump pack works just as good , fits in the palm of your hand , and you can take it with you, and no it hasn't blown up or started on fire yet . Bruce (the other IO-240 guy)

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    Default Re: Winter Starting the IO-240B

    It's just not the same as lugging a big old Diehard out to the plane Bruce ...



    Jeff

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    Default Re: Winter Starting the IO-240B

    I installed an EarthX battery up front. Now I don't need no stinking big battery up front in da vinter. No turning back . . .
    Another IO-240 guy.
    Phil Nelson
    A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
    KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
    Flying since 2016

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