cdaigle430
Veteran Member
Where can we get these?
Getting ready for winter.
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Where can we get these?
I got mine for J.C Whitney. They don't seem to sell them anymore.
I have been watching this seller on E Bay they have a bigger selection, including all kids of engine heaters, at good prices: Engine oil heater oil pan heater 120v 100watt NEW - eBay (item 180459020000 end time Sep-30-10 11:46:06 PDT)
I think mine was 140 watts. If you want, you could go bigger. They have a 250 watt model the same dimensions as the 100, and 150 watt.
I worry about the hydo pump a lot more than the engine.
When you see the warm up times in the manual, you can see they want that oil warmed before you start working it.
About half of us are also running synthetic trans oil in hopes that it will also help with this problem.
When the heater has been on for a couple days, the bottom half of the axle is warm to the touch. So I know the oil is much warmer than without it.
Newbies keep in mind that a diesel engine runs cool at an idle in cold weather, so after a couple minutes you want to set the throttle up to a high idle, for proper warm up.
ScottW
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irvingj, thanks for the tip about removing the MF engine block heater cord. Mine has been dangling all summer, and I wondered if there was a better way.
I've used my heater a few times already, and it seems to warm up that area nicely, and fast. Veteran tractor guys, please share your thoughts on how much engine idle time is needed if you've already warmed it up with a block heater. I see the comment about turning up the RPMs from idle before moving out. Does that still apply if the engine has been warmed with a heater?
I've used my heater a few times already, and it seems to warm up that area nicely, and fast. Veteran tractor guys, please share your thoughts on how much engine idle time is needed if you've already warmed it up with a block heater. I see the comment about turning up the RPMs from idle before moving out. Does that still apply if the engine has been warmed with a heater?
Yes, because you still have the 5 gallons of hydraulic oil in the trans that needs to warm up.
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I use the block heater to make starting easier, certainly easier on the battery. Since I haven't yet switched to synthetic transmission oil, I still allow several minutes for the whole tractor to warm up before working it.
Depends on the temp- at around 15-20 degrees, 9 or ten minutes; longer when it's colder. I also always start out gently when beginning it to work it.
So far, no broken things!:thumbsup:
Depends on the temp- at around 15-20 degrees, 9 or ten minutes; longer when it's colder. I also always start out gently when beginning it to work it.
So far, no broken things!:thumbsup:
OP
Topkicker
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I got the Massey back yesterday. Love the new blade. It even has a stand to keep the three point off the ground for an easier hook up. It's 29 degrees here tonight so I left the Massey outside with the new block heater plugged in . I want to see how well it starts in the cold. Here's the pics of the blade and block heater.
MF RED in MT
Veteran Member
Hey to all,
I hope you can use this information on the block heater for the GC's,
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http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-gc2410-coldest-weather-starting-problem.html
Most of the information about it is on post #29 & post #43.
It is getting that time to install my front blade, then when the ground is frozen, I switch to the snow blower. Already has been down to 16 degrees F and one of the shallow lakes 5 miles away is already half frozen over,.
KC :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I hope you can use this information on the block heater for the GC's,
.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-gc2410-coldest-weather-starting-problem.html
Most of the information about it is on post #29 & post #43.
It is getting that time to install my front blade, then when the ground is frozen, I switch to the snow blower. Already has been down to 16 degrees F and one of the shallow lakes 5 miles away is already half frozen over,
.KC :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Topkicker
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I went out this morning to start the tractor after leaving it outside with the new block heater plugged in. It was in the mid 20's and there was frost on the hood and even the seat. All I can say is wow! It started as soon as I turned the key with no puff of black smoke. It idled smoothy right when the engine fired. I think I'm going to leave it plugged up even when it's in the garage. I can get started out of the garage quicker and no more smelly cold start that fills up the other bays.
I also installed a block heater on my VW TDI-- it starts just fine regardless of the temp, it seems (perhaps a bit rough for half a minute or so), but-- it's sure nice to have heat right off! I live on top of a rather large hill, and it's downhill almost all the way into town; not much heat gets generated by that little diesel on the way to work in the AM!
The other reason I like to use it, and I didn't realize this til later, is that it starts right up with no black smoke, as Topkicker noted. That's nice, as I keep it in a garage. A lot less sooty residue on walls & ceiling, I expect!:thumbsup: Just one more reason to justify a block heater.:laughing:
The other reason I like to use it, and I didn't realize this til later, is that it starts right up with no black smoke, as Topkicker noted. That's nice, as I keep it in a garage. A lot less sooty residue on walls & ceiling, I expect!:thumbsup: Just one more reason to justify a block heater.:laughing:
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Topkicker
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I done some research on snow removal on concrete drives and decided to mount skid shoes to the scrape blade. The last thing I want to do is catch a joint in the concrete drive and break it. I was playing with the adjustments on the shoes today along with the top link and got the blade as close to the drive as I could. I think it will work great. All I need now is some snow.
