Need Help Heater Does Not Work

redharley · Nov 27, 2005

Hey N Y fan,take from a guy who is a diesel mechanic for 30yrs, blocking the air flow to the radiator is NOT the answer,just might bring alot of headache's down the road.Take the time to replumb it,you already know how to do the drill and tap stuff.Just put a pipe plug in your current hole,down the road if you have an overheating problem or blown head gasket you will not wander if you should have done it right the first time. There's a couple days of nice weather ahead. Good luck Red

CT_Tree_Guy · Nov 27, 2005

( I plan on cutting the flow of air to the radiator by putting plastic on the screen so the engine will run hotter to get the thermostat to open and stay open. Snowblowing puts a good load on the engine. )

Wow, I just saw that. I totally agree with previous poster, do NOT do that. I'll do that with my International Loadstars to get them UP to operating temp in the dead of winter, but you don't want to go over it like that.

bird1968 · Nov 30, 2005

Here where the return line for the rad goes.

bird1968 · Nov 30, 2005

Another pic

NY_Yankees_Fan · Nov 30, 2005

Bird,

Thanks for taking the pics, it helps.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Dec 9, 2005

Update....

IT WORKED!!!

We had 9" of the white stuff today and the BX got a work out. I did not have to change anything worked fine as I installed it. I had the radiator about 60% covered, it ran hot, took the cover off, back to normal temp and heat. I am a happy camper now. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

bird1968 · Dec 9, 2005

It's good to hear that /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

So, no need to cover the Rad at all, right?

Your the man...

NY_Yankees_Fan · Dec 9, 2005

( So, no need to cover the Rad at all, right? )

Correct! Temps were in the mid 20's F, no problem. Now if it gets down to 0F or below, then perhaps a section maybe needed to be covered, got plastic and duct tape, not a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

CT_Tree_Guy · Dec 9, 2005

NY - I hate to be a pain in the a**, but ... (oh wait a minute, that's what I live for, never mind /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif) ... I still think there's a good chance something's up with your plumbing. Even if it's 20 below zero out, your engine should still get up to operating temp with no need to cover the radiator. And with an engine that is at normal operating temperature, your heater, regardless of the ambient temperature, should be putting out hot air like crazy (just like me /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif). Seriously though, I'd encourage you to look further into it - I kinda cringed when I read that "it ran hot" for even a little while. Heat in cab, good. Overheated engine, no good. Sorry to butt in, couldn't he'p ma'seff.

Enjoy the heat though, you must be having a blast today!

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Just re-read this post from "Red", and had to repost it: 30 years is a long time. 1.5 careers, almost half a lifetime. Advice from sources like this - been around, seen a LOT, knows a lot, and is still on the planet - is a precious commodity, and deserves at least a re-read, IMHO.

 Hey N Y fan, take it from a guy who is a diesel mechanic for 30 yrs, blocking the air flow to the radiator is NOT the answer, just might bring a lot of headaches down the road. Take the time to replumb it, you already know how to do the drill and tap stuff. Just put a pipe plug in your current hole, down the road if you have an overheating problem or blown head gasket you will not wonder if you should have done it right the first time. There's a couple days of nice weather ahead. Good luck Red

sandyc · Dec 9, 2005

The Sims heater is great if the hoses don't get pinched or rubbed thru by the mower belt. I finally gave up and removed the heater from my cab due to the antifreeze leaks from the hoses....the heater in the back is a very poor design because the hoses have to be routed under the tractor and there is no much room under there.
Remember to open the air duct under the battery and put the winter front on the grill in the cab. That way the warm air from the heater doesn't get sucked out the cab.

Good luck with the heater!