Block heater in B2650

[rd_macgregor]

How do I tell if my wife's B2650 has a block heater? If it does have one, where would I look for the plug?

Bob

 

[BleedingOrange]

Look for the attached wound up electrical cord, and follow it back, I would assume, to the side of the engine block.

 

[troopr31]

I would say if you didn’t specifically ask for one when you bought it (assuming you bought it new)…there won’t be one. Unless the dealer puts one on as a perk…

At any rate, they are located on the left side of the engine (as you are sitting on it) threaded into the engine block between the oil filter and the starter….it’s a copper housing with a red plug coming out if it…

Here is mine:

 

[Thomas]

Our B2650 heater on left hand side with cord hanging.

 

[Bronco82]

Same as mine, coiled up alongside the frame. It should be the only house style plug on your tractor.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I bought it used, so I don't know if the block heater option was installed. A cursory look didn't reveal a power cord, but I'll have to snoop a bit more deeply.
Thanks.

 

[troopr31]

The cord coming out of the heater is really short, so it should be pretty close…

Here is the kit:

 

[eddieirvine]

Question do these block heaters work?

 

[Egon]

Yes.

 

[Thomas]

Question do these block heaters work?

Yes sir...good investment.

 

[troopr31]

Definitely work

 

[I'll get around to it]

I definitely recommend adding it if you don't have one. On my 800 hr. dealer service for my B3350, I had one installed and have noticed a marked improvement in cold weather starting and it's a lot smoother at startup

 

[eddieirvine]

Yes.

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

 

[Egon]

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

Probably if you have the exact dimensions. Diameter and depth into block.

 

[eddieirvine]

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

Not against buying it from the dealer, but my experience is MORE MONEY verses less at auto parts store?

 

[seville009]

Not against buying it from the dealer, but my experience is MORE MONEY verses less at auto parts store?

Once you have the specs or a part number, just Google it. The results should give you a good idea as to what they are generally selling for. Then call your tractor dealer and ask for a price; if he's in the general ballpark with the prices you found, just buy from him. Good karma.....

 

[rScotty]

There are many different sizes of block heaters. The space for the heating element depends on how much internal space there is from the threads on the engine block to the cylinder walls inside the motor. You could probably find one at the auto dealer if you knew all the measurements and wanted to spend some time and maybe do a little gambling on the fit.
Otherwise get it from the tractor dealer. Messicks probably sells them if you want to do it yourself.

As to "is a block heater worth having?"
Yes. Definitely.
rScotty

 

[azbinder]

Ones are made to fit the lower radiator hose also. Would need to check if you have room for it there. I have installed them. Not hard to do.

 

[Robin Veerman]

I had a block heater catch fire right in front of my eyes several years ago. Never again. It’s not unusual either, by the way. I run a premium synthetic oil and keep a maintainer on the battery. Starts great, -20C or colder if I’m foolish, although it’s inside out of the direct weather in my tractor shed.

 

[LouNY]

Here is a link to the Kat's heaters page part way down they have a link for the catalog.
Heaters by Kat's