Slant 6 to survive canadian winter ???

From my days in Wisconsin, the /6 is a great winter ride. You don't need to make any major component changes.

Suggestions:

1. Tune ignition and valves to factory specs. Electronic ignition is better, but not essential.
2. Insure proper choke function.
3. Insure proper function of heat riser flap in exhaust manifold.
4. Insure good battery and electrical connections.
5. Fresh change of oil. I used 10w-30 in WI with no problems (-20 experienced). A light synthetic would be even better IMO.
6. Don't know how much ethanol is in fuel up there. Use dry-gas supplement to conteract hydrophillic tendencies of ethanol.
7. Extra weight in trunk. Suggest kitty litter as it can also be used as a traction aid.
8. As said earlier, a block heater is a luxury. But, it's nice not to have to wait as long for the interior to get toasty.
9. Avoid using e-brake. Water in cables freezes making release difficult.