12-28-2017, 10:26 AM
Thank you all guys for the comments. I do have the overhead momentary switch on the AC panel so I thino that one could be for the generator (by the way is not starting either so I'll try to keep that in the on position to start the generator) but for the life of me I can't find any switch anywhere that says block heater, the one in the overhead console says preheat but so dar is the only one I've found.
if all else fails can I just connect that power cord to a regular extension connected to 110v ac? is there a limit for how long can I ran it for?
I haven't found any thermometer or anything that will let me know if the block is heating so I guess that I'll try to connect to to 110v directly and check after a while.
I tried to start the generator and the engine but it will turn an nothing else it won't start. I tried for a little while and then gave up but after I did that there was some white smoke coming out of the exhaust for a few minutes. There is a video and a picture attached of the power outlet in the engine bay.
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Starting to think I won't be able to start it but must be my inexperience.
Again, thank you all
if all else fails can I just connect that power cord to a regular extension connected to 110v ac? is there a limit for how long can I ran it for?
I haven't found any thermometer or anything that will let me know if the block is heating so I guess that I'll try to connect to to 110v directly and check after a while.
I tried to start the generator and the engine but it will turn an nothing else it won't start. I tried for a little while and then gave up but after I did that there was some white smoke coming out of the exhaust for a few minutes. There is a video and a picture attached of the power outlet in the engine bay.
(video attachment not allowed)
Starting to think I won't be able to start it but must be my inexperience.
Again, thank you all
1988 40ft Newell Classic
8V92 TA Mechanic
Allison 740 (4 speed)