Putting a block heater in a 2305

[megotatractor]

I installed a block heater in a Ford Escort once and I did the punch and hammer to one side popped the plug sideways and I lifted out easily. then the heater simply pops in usually with some means of tightening it.. I had the block heater installed by the dealer as part of my 2210 package.

 

[stoon boy]

Phone, Eddie @ 933-3303 at Farm and Centre, my 4100 has a block heater and that's who services my tractors. Any chance you might know Don Giesbrecht just outside Aberdeen. Randy in Corman Park

 

[fgross335_2210]

I added a block heater to my 2210 about 4 years ago, using the same "knock out the plug" approach, and have had zero problems. I put the block heater on a HD timer the night before I do snow removal, and have the timer kick on about 2 hours before startup. The tractor starts up as if it were already warmed up, so I know the start-up wear is greatly reduced.

Yes...it will start w/o it in -20 weather....but it's waaay easier this way.

 

[DeKay]

Phone, Eddie @ 933-3303 at Farm and Centre, my 4100 has a block heater and that's who services my tractors. Any chance you might know Don Giesbrecht just outside Aberdeen. Randy in Corman Park

LOL. I try to limit my dealings with FGC after this little experience and do what I can myself. BTW, good to see a local guy on this board. I don't know Don, though.

Double LOL at the post in this thread saying a block heater isn't necessary in a 2305. There is below zero, and then there is 40 below zero...

 

[brettliddicoat]

Sorry if this sounds contrary or condescending, it's not meant to be.

Those plugs in the block & head are NOT "freeze plugs... meant to pop out and save the block from cracking." They are casting holes, there to hold the internal sand casting in place relative to the outside of the block/head, which creates the internal passages inside the block & heads. While they may (or may not) pop out if the coolant freezes inside the block/head, that is not what they are there for. Even if they DO pop out if the coolant freezes, this will by no means mean the block/head is NOT cracked.

Sorry to be a "nit-picker" but although these plugs are commonly called "freeze plugs" & most everyone knows them as such, that is NOT why they are there. They are "casting plugs."

with modern coolant and advances they are not needed for that purpose but i have been told that at one time that was the purpose of them however the casting part is also correct also when removing them be careful not to let them fall in it can be a pain to get em out

brett

 

[crossy]

Sorry if this sounds contrary or condescending, it's not meant to be.

Those plugs in the block & head are NOT "freeze plugs... meant to pop out and save the block from cracking." They are casting holes, there to hold the internal sand casting in place relative to the outside of the block/head, which creates the internal passages inside the block & heads. While they may (or may not) pop out if the coolant freezes inside the block/head, that is not what they are there for. Even if they DO pop out if the coolant freezes, this will by no means mean the block/head is NOT cracked.

Sorry to be a "nit-picker" but although these plugs are commonly called "freeze plugs" & most everyone knows them as such, that is NOT why they are there. They are "casting plugs."

he's 100% correct there and a small block chevy engine will always crack right above them if you let it freeze. been there seen that.
I pick up my new 2305 next week , getting a block heater too, and regardless of how well it starts in cold weather if i PLAN to use on a really cold day i will plug it in. warm oil much better for iniial start up. My cummins(s) will start right up on ANY morning that N.J. can throw at it, but i plug it in regardless on a timer for 3 hours before morning call. crossy