Block heater installation problems - BX2200

[jrlichina]

Why don't you just ask what sealant they use?

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

John,
I got an e-mail back from Ronnie at Tractor Smart, he also talked to Kubota and found no problem to report from the manufacture and from the NH dealer. But, without me asking, he has offered to send me another block heater so I can look at both threads and see what works. How about that for service. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I just hope I do not have the same problem you did, /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gifnow all I have to do now is to buy that 17 mm hex wrench. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifThanks for the info.

 

[Junkman]

Could be that the original heater had damaged the threads???? Be interesting to see how Kubota deals with that problem if it turns out to be a damaged block...

 

[JWE]

junkman

You are giving me a headache!

 

[Junkman]

My wife says the same thing...... must be that great minds think alike???? Do you know how to nag??????? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JWE]

I think I finally have stopped the leak around the block heater. I tried two different "off the shelf" thread compounds and two wraps of Teflon tape without success. I also tried to find the Loctite 567 mentioned above but none of the auto parts stores had it in stock. I finally called Loctite and talked with someone at their technical support center. He recommended Loctite 565 but said that 567 would also work. He also gave me a list of dealers that stock Loctite products in my area. I was able to find one nearby company that had 565 in stock. The only downside is that 565 thread sealant requires 24 hours to cure but it appears to have done the job; I suspect the 567 has the same cure time. It cost $17 for a 50 ml tube. I sure am glad that that project is behind me.

NY_YANKEE_FAN... If you haven't installed your block heater yet, I will be glad to send you my 17mm allen stub that you can use to remove the plug from your block. When you are finished with it, you could send it to another TBNer in need. I doubt it will cost more than a dollar to send through the mail and it is better buying one for a one-time use. I paid about $18 at Sears for the allen wrench. I cut a inch and a half off the end and inserted the allen stub in a standard 17 mm socket. It worked great! (see attached picture)

John

 

[ronjhall]

<font color="blue"> The only downside is that 565 thread sealant requires 24 hours to cure but it appears to have done the job; I suspect the 567 has the same cure time. </font>
I guess I forgot to mention that I did not run tractor until the next day. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[JWE]

Ron

It was worth the wait. I was really getting frustrated with the whole process. Draining antifreeze from a BX2200 creates a real mess. I am going to try to find a petcock that will fit my rad.

John

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

John,

I send you an e-mail with my address. Thanks for thinking of me. Anyone need the wrench next?? Let me know and I will pass it on to you.

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Ron

I am going to try to find a petcock that will fit my rad.

John )</font>

If you find one that fits properly, pass along the manufacturer and part number for the rest of us. I had the dealer install the heater in the initial set up just so I wouldn't have to mess with it. Now and am especially happy that I did it this way....

 

[cbh]

Coincidentally, I bought the block heater for my Kubota B7500 today, and it is the same part number. In addition to the thread sealant, my dealer recommended using silicone dielectric grease on the electrical connector. Interesting, the block drain plug hex size is the same as on a VW front wheel drive transaxle. I did a little searching and found my 3/8" drive 17mm hex bit I last used 10 years ago. Also found some Loctite PST 592 I used to install a marine hydraulic steering unit. The car and boat are long gone, but the tools still come in handy now and then. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JWE]

junkman.... If I find a petcock I will share the source.

cbh... A 3/8 drive may not be hefty enough to get the plug out. I had to put a pipe on a 1/2 inch drive breaking bar to get mine out. I believe Kubota cements the plug in the block with Loctite. If you use your 3/8 drive you may have to apply some heat.

John

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Added the block heater today was very easy to do as long as you have a 24 inch pipe on the wrench to move the plug! JWE sent me a 17 mm wrench to take the plug out. I am done with it, anyone need it to take the plug out? If so, PM me and I will send it to you as long as you pass it onto another TBN person when you are done. I used a 36 mm socket to tighten the heater after I hand tighten it. I did not empty the radiator, just unscrewed the plug and put the heater in real fast. Lost less then a pint of fluid doing it this way. Now I am ready for cold weather. Thanks for all the people who have posted on how to do it, was very helpful. And a special thanks to JWE for sending me the 17 mm wrench.

 

[AHuculak]

Hi,

I'm about to begin installing a new block heater in my BX2200... can I get the 17mm stub to remove the plug?

I'll send it on th the next person when I'm done!

Andrew Huculak
Box 40
Craven, Saskatchewan
Canada
S0G 0W0

 

[hump]

What do you guys know about the lower radiator heater for the BX 1860? Dealer says it is the only one available for my tractor. Easy install? Does it work? Thanks for any input.

 

[jimmer2880]

What do you guys know about the lower radiator heater for the BX 1860? Dealer says it is the only one available for my tractor. Easy install? Does it work? Thanks for any input.

Ask the dealer for a freeze plug heater. I can't believe your 1860 doesn't have a plug that can't be pushed out and have a heater put in.

In my 1830, the frost plug was in the front of the head. It was a 30mm diameter and cost me about $35.00. They are more effecient than the radiator hose type. There is nothing wrong with the hose type, I just hear that the plug type are better.

 

[hump]

just talked with my local dealer and messicks, nothing in the freeze plug option. Ohwell, i will try something

 

[bp fick]

just talked with my local dealer and messicks, nothing in the freeze plug option. Ohwell, i will try something

I have suspected this for some time. My dealer installed a block heater in my 1860 upon delivery. It doesn't heat up the thing hardly at all. I've traced it down and for all the world, it appears to be a simple magnetic type, although I didn't try to remove it.

Disappointed. Please clarify for the benefit of the rest of us. No freeze plug heater for the small block 'Bota?

Lower radiator, here I come!!

 

[dex3361]

just talked with my local dealer and messicks, nothing in the freeze plug option. Ohwell, i will try something

Take this PDF to Messicks and see if this helps them to look up the #. There are so many add ons it is difficult to keep up with and find them when looking.
Halfway down the page is the block heater option for the BX1860. Hope this helps. I order from Messicks sometimes and not all #s show up in their parts search. Unless its a misprint this should be the number for the block heater.

 

[DGS]

Hey guys what you are discussing is a 6yr old thread FYI
DGS