BX magnetic engine heater

[Greenfield Dave]

I tried the magnetic heater on mt L4400, and it wouldn't stick to the pan! It must be an alloy. You might check that first.

 

[RaydaKub]

I'm not sure if the BX block has a threaded plug hole for the block heater like the B series, but if it does it's a simple job!
If it does all you need is a 17 mm Allen socket to remove the plug. I had the heater ready with Teflon tape and simply switched them, loosing maybe a 1/4 cup of fluid. Took all of 30 minutes to install.

The mechanic used a punch and hammer to take my plug out, a socket around the electrical connection to tap it in.

 

[BigBoyToys]

The mechanic used a punch and hammer to take my plug out, a socket around the electrical connection to tap it in.

You obviously have a "freeze plug" style heater.

 

[bp fick]

When new at tractor ownership, I bought a magnetic heater, sold at the dealership....cost about $35 bucks. In my estimation it is worthless. Go with a block heater or something else.

Agree. I've got a couple on the shelf and nobody wants them. Free.

 

[lungdoc]

For those with unheated garages/sheds the parabolic dish style heaters can also be used (got mine from Costco, the same ones the checkers at entrances always use here). "Focuses" heat fairly nicely. Obviously not same as a block heater but does work. Have used on hydraulic reservoir too in extreme cold in addition to the block heater.

 

[AStanton]

I like the magnetic block heater that I purchased from Napa. The beauty of it is that you can swap it between vehicles and tractors.

 

[allthumbs23]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...9491-block-heater-install-project-bx2350.html

Charlie has a nice walk through on a block heater install. Does anyone have a pic on what the frost plug location looks like before I begin? I have the 2005 model with a D902 engine. Also, I am a little nervous on exactly how to remove the frost plug if anyone can give added info. Is the existing plug threaded or just pressed in? Thanks for any help.

 

[davesl708]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...9491-block-heater-install-project-bx2350.html

Charlie has a nice walk through on a block heater install. Does anyone have a pic on what the frost plug location looks like before I begin? I have the 2005 model with a D902 engine. Also, I am a little nervous on exactly how to remove the frost plug if anyone can give added info. Is the existing plug threaded or just pressed in? Thanks for any help.

On my D905 the plug is located in the center of the block on the right side. The plug is about 3/4" and looks like you need a very large allen wrench to remove it.

 

[buickanddeere]

Magnetic heater on the engine block only works in places where the engine would have clattered to life without heating.
The magnetic heater will add 10-20 degrees to an oil sump and zero to the combustion chamber .

 

[allthumbs23]

Dealer says he has one in stock for $45. The one I need apparently has a threaded insert that you pound in, then attach the block heater to that. Apparently it depends on whether your engine is a D902E or D902E2. Stand by for potentially disastrous installation by me. Any other doo dads I'll need for install?