engine Block Heater

Kal130 · Feb 9, 2011

irvingj said:
Kal130, nice pics-- didn't think to get some shots of mine before I put it in.

You may have already read this, but the threads on the electrical connection are the same as a garden hose; you can put a garden hose cap on there to keep the cord safely removed and stuff out of the socket during the warmer months (all 3 of them!:laughing::laughing.

Just about 0 here this AM, and I'm about to go out & blow off the driveway...AGAIN. Time to get suited up, I guess.

Think it was supposed to be -6 here in NCIN last night. Guess I'll see when I get off work this morning.

. Glad we didn't get dumped on last night. I'd have to bust out the hunting gear!

Jaylegger · Feb 9, 2011

For the sake of pampering the tractor think I'll get one of those heaters. Irvingj, just got in from blowing started at 4:30 and it's a losing battle here, it's blowing like ****, some drift cutters would be nice right about now.

Kal130 · Feb 9, 2011

irvingj said:
Kal130, nice pics-- didn't think to get some shots of mine before I put it in.

You may have already read this, but the threads on the electrical connection are the same as a garden hose; you can put a garden hose cap on there to keep the cord safely removed and stuff out of the socket during the warmer months (all 3 of them!:laughing::laughing.

Just about 0 here this AM, and I'm about to go out & blow off the driveway...AGAIN. Time to get suited up, I guess.

Hose cap seems like a good idea, BUT. I tend to suffer from CFS quite frequently and I can very easily see me at the parts counter every fall ordering a new cord. Lol

ray66v · Feb 9, 2011

Kal130 said:
Can I assume this means nobody wants measurements?

Thanks for the photo's.

I would sill like the diameter of the part that you insert, and the length of the insertion.

Kal130 · Feb 9, 2011

ray66v said:
Thanks for the photo's.

I would sill like the diameter of the part that you insert, and the length of the insertion.

Diameter of shaft. 1.4125"
Depth of penetration. 0.4245"
Approximate OD of O-ring 1.45"

Good luck

ray66v · Feb 9, 2011

Kal130 said:
Diameter of shaft. 1.4125"
Depth of penetration. 0.4245"
Approximate OD of O-ring 1.45"

Good luck

Could you be more precise please?

Any chance you could mic the freeze plug?

Thanks

ray66v · Feb 9, 2011

There are some with the same kind of limited depth.

SUBARU FORESTER IMPREZA OUTBACK ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - eBay (item 130484122539 end time Feb-14-11 15:03:24 PST)

Now it's a matter of looking for this size.

Fabricating a mounting bracket to bolt it on, would certainly not be difficult. You could use a design like the used to hold a distributor in.

Tom 2300 · Feb 9, 2011

ray66v said:
Could you be more precise please?

Any chance you could mic the freeze plug?

Thanks

The freeze plug is 36MM
Tom

JMynes · Feb 9, 2011

Kal130 said:
Can I assume this means nobody wants measurements?

Can the cord be turned 180* and still go together? I hate how my cord loops up and over the top. It has to be stressing the wires, given vibration and all.

ray66v · Feb 9, 2011

36 mm seems to be an odd size. 35mm is very popular. Even 36.5 mm is more popular than 36mm.

I found several possible options, but they have few specifications, besides the 36 mm bore. So, I sent an e-mail to Zero Start, along with the photo, and specifications.

I will post any replies.