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Engine Block Heater

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BJ

04-01-2004 08:12:14




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I've got a JD 350 crawler that I just completed an inframe on. I'm looking for a block heater to install. I would like to know who makes them and where I can get one.




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Wayne

04-02-2004 22:55:01




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 Re: Engine Block Heater in reply to BJ, 04-01-2004 08:12:14  
Hey BJ, try Phillips and Temro, they carry a broad range of engine preheat products as well as ether assisted start systems.



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jdemaris

04-02-2004 13:45:08




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 Re: Engine Block Heater in reply to BJ, 04-01-2004 08:12:14  
We installed thermostat controlled tank-type heaters on all our rental 350, 450, and 550 Deeres. On some older machines you have to drill and tap the thermostat housing for a fitting, but later machines usually are tapped already. Tank type heaters work a lot quicker than a freeze-plug type - which may or may not matter to you. 1500 watt model works pretty fast, lower wattage units are slower. I like the smaller freeze-out plug heaters for equipment that stays plugged in all night and get used often. But, for machines that don't get used all the time, the tank-heater is a lot more convenient - that of course, if you have electricity. Otherwise, like the other guy mentioned, siamese hookups work well - i.e. plugging the tractor cooling system into a running car or pickup truck . . . or . . . there are tank type propane heaters - but they're expensive and probably not worth the bother. In those rare cases when I have to leave a diesel tractor parked somewhere where there is no electricity and it's cold - I use a portable generator to power the electric tank heater.

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woodsman

04-02-2004 10:54:54




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 Re: Engine Block Heater in reply to BJ, 04-01-2004 08:12:14  
There is a type of heater that installs in the lower radiator hose, we use in the north and they work very well, check your equipment or farm dealer.



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Logger

04-02-2004 12:20:03




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 Re: Re: Engine Block Heater in reply to woodsman, 04-02-2004 10:54:54  
I run a JD440 skidder everyday in winter down to 0 degrees,I use quick disconnect fittings on heater hose on block and water pump fittings plug into heater hose quick connects on pickup truck warms engine up to operating temp in 20 minutes starts better then in summer.all available at auto parts store,good luck



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Lavoy

04-01-2004 08:22:52




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 Re: Engine Block Heater in reply to BJ, 04-01-2004 08:12:14  
Unless your block is somehow different, there are no freeze plugs on a 350 block in which to install a block heater. About the only option if you want a coolant heater is a tank heater.
Lavoy



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