<VV> Oil Warmer

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Mark,

That oil warmer is/was a common accessory up here in Frostbite Falls.  While the Corvair was generally a very good winter starter, it does get down to 20, 30 or even 40 BELOW zero at times.  One of these items would keep the oil in the pan warmer than the outside temp which made it easier for the engine to "turn over" when you went to start it. This device was much better than the heated dipstick replacement style.  

A year or so ago, I sold 2 NOS oil pan warmers on eBay.  Goodies I found in a buyout of Corvair parts from a long time collector.  

Bob Johnston 
(Never got stranded in a Vair by the cold)
Frostbite Falls, Minnesota
CORSA since '72


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Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 20:11:50 -0500
From: "Mark Clarke" <mwclarke01 at gmail.com>
Subject: <VV> Oil Warmer
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Hello Everyone:

Attached is an email from Dave Brown (friend and fellow club member) with a
general question (or perhaps curiosity) concerning what appears to be an
"oil warmer" that was on a '65 sedan that he is currently restoring.  He has
attached a link to our club website with photos of this item.

Does anyone have any experience with this accessory and if so can you shed
some light on the benefits and appropriate application?

Regards,

Mark Clarke (Pres., Corvair Houston)

'63 Monza Cvt, 84hp pg