Oil & Fuel Diesel block heaters ?

GrayBeard · Nov 15, 2004

Hi All,
I've got a 7264 Cub /Diahatsu diesel that I would like to install a block heater on.
Anyone out there done this yet ?
I was looking for a threaded port in the block but not sure if one exists ?
If not , any experience with the rad. hose type ?
Thanks, GrayBeard

Ledgemere Farm · Nov 15, 2004

I am thinking the same thing. I need to call the dealer this afternoon to get a quote on having THEM do it. I'll let you know what I find out.

Ledgemere Farm · Nov 16, 2004

The dealer quoted me $35-$40 for the heater and $25 to install it. Sounds like a deal to me. I am also going to have them load my tires while it's in there. I am sick of this !@#$% weight box!

GrayBeard · Nov 16, 2004

Green,
What engine do you have ?
Was that quote for a "hose" type or one that threads into the block ?
I had the Dlr. load my tires with anti-freeze from day one. 'Seems to work fine.
Thanks, GrayBeard

Ledgemere Farm · Nov 16, 2004

I have the Mitsubishi 26 HP. I do not know which type. I just said blockheater and he quoted me like there was only one type. Sorry.
He said they have some new type of environmentally friendly, non-corrosive liquid they fill tires with. $4/gallon & 30 gals/tire. Yikes.

NED · Nov 16, 2004

If you have the cub cadet 7260 you have the same engine I have in my Mahindra 2615. the only place i could fined a block heater was at the dealer. It was $138.00 just for the heater. I tried the lower radiator hose and it didnt work that well for me.

GrayBeard · Nov 17, 2004

My 7264 is a Diahatsu (sp).
I see some threaded ports on the block but wasn't sure?
I have freeze plugs as well but being kind of "dated" I remember having problems yrs. ago with old 283's and 327's with leaking freeze plugs.
I hate to "mess" with the plugs...
Thanks, GrayBeard

MajMac392 · Nov 17, 2004

Green rules: I too am interested in getting a block heater for my Cub with a Mit. engine, 7234. You list Cumberland County, which state? If you are in Maine, what dealer did you talk to? Thanks. I may have to leave my tractor outside some this winter and thought I might install one.

Ledgemere Farm · Nov 18, 2004

Waterman's in Sabbatus. I am going to just go buy the heater and ask them how to put it in. I called Century Tire in Windham about getting my tires loaded and it 's easier to truck it 12 miles instead of 30... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

MajMac392 · Nov 20, 2004

Thanks for the reply GreenRules, I live in Raymond. I checked earlier in the year with Watermans and if I remember the one they use was a generic one that goes into the radiator hose. Let us know how it turns out. I bet if Watermans sells a generic model you could probably get one from VIP or NAPA as well.