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D-282 tank heater installation

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jd jim A

11-28-2005 16:42:22




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I want to install a tank heater on my 560 diesel. I plan to run a hose from the block drain hole on the right side of the engine to the tank heater. Question is, this hole is only 1/4" pipe thread, most block drain holes are 3/8" pipe. Will the 1/4" hole allow enough coolant flow to supply the heater? Question #2- Where on the engine do I install the hose coming out of the heater? Most go into a tee installed in the temp sender fitting in the head, but if memory serves, 282 temp sender screws into the block.

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Hugh MacKay

11-28-2005 22:43:05




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 Re: D-282 tank heater installation in reply to jd jim A, 11-28-2005 16:42:22  
Jim: On 282 diesel I used the block drain just to the rear on injection pump. For the second port go to the head. Those plugs that are about 1" hole and you need a 1/2" drive handle to remove, do go to water jacket. There is one to match each cylinder. They will work best with hottest coolant going into the head. Warm injectors and combustion chamber is what will make diesel fire up fast. Don't worry they will heat the whole block.

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JakeF

11-28-2005 17:58:42




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 Re: D-282 tank heater installation in reply to jd jim A, 11-28-2005 16:42:22  
It's easier, has less chance of leaking and looks cleaner I think to use a soft plug heater and be done. Jake



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Quebec Red

11-28-2005 18:21:13




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 Re: D-282 tank heater installation in reply to JakeF, 11-28-2005 17:58:42  
Been there with a 656H. There were 2 frost plug heaters installed. They were evenly spaced along the motor. However, being only about 550 watts, they took all night to warm up the 656 for morning chores, and sometimes more. Not convenient when you have a schedule to adhear to. Admittedly, a 656 Hydro is a b--ch to start, even with a transmission heater. Thus the 1500 watter. Had a tank heater on the SW-6TA in the fifties. Made starting sssssooooo much more easy. At the same time, the JD dealer sold us a 420W that had a lower hose heater . Had to keep it plugged all the time. If you plugged it in when it was warm it would keep the motor warm, but was not good enough to warm it from -30 degrees in a few hours. I do not remember why we did not install a tank heater on it. (must be because it was green...). QR

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Quebec Red

11-28-2005 17:25:13




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 Re: D-282 tank heater installation in reply to jd jim A, 11-28-2005 16:42:22  
Over the years we had several 282 motors. On these units and most of my tractors, we would use the radiator drain as the in source to the block heater. Remove a convenient frost plug to use as the heater exit. Keep the hose from the heater to the frost plug fitting as short as possible. 6 to 8 inches usually was long enough. By keeping the hot water hose short, you lose almost no heat. Any heater that is plumbed into the head is not at all efficent. Remember that heat rises. Having the coolant warmed in the block automatically warms the head, and not vice vera. All fittings are available at the auto parts. If you want, put pipe insulation (preformed foam kind) around the exit pipe from the heater to prevent heat loss. When you want to drain the system just remove a bottom hose. Sell tractor-remove heater and add a hose. This is a much simpler and cheaper and much mpre efficent installation than going from bottom of motor to the head somewhere. You may also use the block drain as your heater exit. With a 1500 watt heater, in a couple of hours the motor is nice and warm. With good compression, glow plugs, batteries and cables, the 282 will start easily. QR

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Hugh Mac Kay

11-29-2005 10:27:14




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 Re: D-282 tank heater installation in reply to Quebec Red, 11-28-2005 17:25:13  
Red: From the way your talking in this, and in other posts, I think my system was a bit more effeient than yours. I didn't use 4" of hose in the whole setup. Besides, you've got to let the coolant rise from the heater or it will not circulate.



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