BX2230D Block Heater

[denchen]

I used to be in the British Fire Service, and many of them had a heater fitted in the bottom hose going from the engine to the radiator. I was with the mechanic once when he fitted one. Drain the fluid, cut through the bottom hose, he used a hacksaw, another cut to leave a gap of about 1 1/2 inches. Pushed in the new heater, two Jubilee clips. Fill up the fluid. He then took the wiring to just behind the drivers seat so a driver couldn't get the door shut without taking out the plug. These heaters were left plugged in all winter. But I have no idea where you can get these heaters or how much the cost.

 

[Egon]

The depth of room for a block heater may be an issue. The inline heaters work just as well as the in block heaters.

 

[civilian]

Do you happen to have a picture of it installed?

Block heater is on left side of engine when seated on tractor.



let's see if picture posts. Jon

edit. 3 wire power cord strapped to plastic cover goes to red end of block heater.

 

[RaydaKub]

Block heater is on left side of engine when seated on tractor.

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let's see if picture posts. Jon

edit. 3 wire power cord strapped to plastic cover goes to red end of block heater.

Exactly what mine looks like. Dealer installed because I didn't want it to leak (not a lack of skill, but a lack of confidence IN my skill :laughing. Been using it for about 5 years now, insulated garage, but not heated. At 20 degrees inside (-20 outside), it starts like it is 70 outside. A lot less knocking also.