Hot start of my Webasto TSL 17 in a 2009 Ford F350 with a Detroit 4-53T

Webasto TSL17 hot start at 140 degrees. This unit will keep the coolant temp between 140-170 degrees F. I'll eventually get a remote start for it and tie it into my cab fan. At the moment it's just a basic on and off switch that starts it.:)

[Shipfixer]

Icing on the cake for a fine truck! Those things are great. I have one connected to the ductwork in my rv. Have to keep it on the lowest setting or else it'll run me out. I live in the rv a lot when out on remote jobs and it does a great job even at -20 F. It might use a gallon of diesel in 24 hours if it's run full bore. Greetings from Alaska.

[clovismccary]

Brother love what you do. That is awesome. You have the nicest truck on the planet in my mind.

[digitalbilly]

nice setup... ive got one on my land cruiser and i use one of my viper AUX ports and a relay to my remote starter remote. i also have viper smartstart and can use it with my phone
theres also a wire you can move to make it more hotter if needed

[lukestrasser]

I think the Webasto is fantastic. Perfect when you're going to be somewhere and can't plug in the pan and block heaters. I'm curious how long it will take to go from -15 F to 140F, not that you would need it 140F to start, just curious. With as tight as this new engine is, it should start relatively easy unaided to at least 40F I would think.

[rocky]

Interesting heating system. How much does it draw from the batteries?

[lukestrasser]

How are you liking the Webasto now that you've had it installed for a couple months? How are the winter starts going for you with the 4-53?

[bikeroftheeverywheres]

So, what did you get the 453-t engine out of? On one of the last videos, I saw the top of the engine and it looks nothing like any 453-t I've ever seen ( on the interwebs.) is there a cover over it?