KYKub
Silver Member
I tried unsuccessfully to install a block heater in my BX1860. Ordered this part (70000-73595)

Removed muffler (muffler crosses front of engine, very close to engine block), took out the freeze plug at front of engine and installed the heater. Easy-peasy, I thought, no problems! Then I went to put the muffler back on and it won't fit because the heater extends too far out of the freeze plug. Not even close. Ugh!
I see all kinds of information about seemingly every BX EXCEPT the 1860. Anybody have one with a block heater? I'd love to know the location where it should be installed and the part number (if different).
I have a WSM but don't see anything related to block heaters.
The BX fires right up, even in single-digit temperatures (cold for around here) but I know cold starts are particularly hard on these diesel engines.
Thanks for any help.

Removed muffler (muffler crosses front of engine, very close to engine block), took out the freeze plug at front of engine and installed the heater. Easy-peasy, I thought, no problems! Then I went to put the muffler back on and it won't fit because the heater extends too far out of the freeze plug. Not even close. Ugh!
I see all kinds of information about seemingly every BX EXCEPT the 1860. Anybody have one with a block heater? I'd love to know the location where it should be installed and the part number (if different).
I have a WSM but don't see anything related to block heaters.
The BX fires right up, even in single-digit temperatures (cold for around here) but I know cold starts are particularly hard on these diesel engines.
Thanks for any help.