Can I use my blow-torch to safely warm it up?
2007-12-04 06:35:50 · 13 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Open flames are dangerous. Why not cover it in blankets? Maybe make it some hot cocoa, and read a good book to it. That always warms me up on those lonely, winter days.
2007-12-04 06:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No It is very dangerous to introduce open flame to an engine. My suggestion is first make sure that the radiator isn't frozen or the the hoses. If it is you may need some major repair. I would take a torpedo heater and thaw it out.
2007-12-04 06:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by rage43130 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Do you have any fireworks left over from the 4th of July? You could always light some of those and stuff them in the gas tank. That will help thaw out the gas lines. Good luck.
2007-12-04 07:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Nea 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Perfectly safe, just make sure you focus alot of heat on the fuel tank, since this is likely the stuff that has frozen...
2007-12-04 06:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
I call mine a blow torch too!
2007-12-04 07:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Why, yes... propane torches are a good source of heat... that should work nicely... but not acetylene, ok?
2007-12-04 06:40:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Take a hint from the car and stay inside.
2007-12-04 07:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't think that will work. Fire doesnt light when it is below zero degrees. You might need something stronger than a blow torch...
2007-12-04 07:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
drop a lit match into the gas tank
2007-12-04 06:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
what the hell, no don't use open flame on your engine, instead, cover the car, and shove a space heater underneath it. use two if you want, a heated garage would be best.
2007-12-04 07:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋