TYM 233 Block heater?

treefireguy · Feb 1, 2011

Hi folks.. I am wondering if anyone has a block heater, or knows of a block heater part number that can be put onto a TYM 233. I am fairly new to owning a diesel tractor , and am in the middle of a blizzard and my TYM is not starting at all. I tried this morning and think I killed it. I soooo need a heated barn, yes, but in the meantime a block heater will do.

tym233me · Feb 1, 2011

My dealer ordered me a block heater would not even come close to fitting , had to settle for a lower rad hose heater from nappa 1 1/4 in works great and cost was $30.00 good luck with finding a block heater

treefireguy · Feb 1, 2011

Thanks for the info... will try that.

Airedale · Feb 1, 2011

There have been a bunch of threads about cold starting diesel tractors, the number one cause for not starting is the fuel gelling and not flowing, usually right at your fuel filter.

Most guys here recommend an additive called "Power Service" to mix with your fuel, it comes in two formulas, one is in a gray colored container and the other in white. The stuff in the white bottle is what you want for winter. Walmart and TSC stores carry it.

I have been using it and have had no problems starting up on some pretty cold days.

Al

myyaz33 · Feb 1, 2011

I have a lower radiator heater installed on my 273 and it makes all the difference when seeing the temps we are seeing this week. If it is below 10F, I turn on the heater for about 20 minutes before I crank it.

I don't use any fuel additive but thought about trying it to experiment a little bit. Another thing to think about is how good and charged your battery is. I am on the original one and would guess it needs replaced soon.

treefireguy · Feb 3, 2011

Well, my dealer says the only thing available is the lower radiator heator, which of course is not in stock. I tried NAPA, AutoZone, Checker... nobody. Anyone with a TYM 233 know if it is an 1-3/8" for sure before I order one online somewhere?

tymdealer · Feb 4, 2011

I use a KATS 1 1/4" lower radiator hose heater for my customers. There isn't any soft plugs on those engines so i don't belive you will find a block heater for it.

dogdrvr · Feb 7, 2011

treefireguy said:
Hi folks.. I am wondering if anyone has a block heater, or knows of a block heater part number that can be put onto a TYM 233. I am fairly new to owning a diesel tractor , and am in the middle of a blizzard and my TYM is not starting at all. I tried this morning and think I killed it. I soooo need a heated barn, yes, but in the meantime a block heater will do.

mine is two years old. Only had trouble starting one morning. I set a turbo heater next to the right side of the tractor for about five minutes,then she cranked right up.

treefireguy · Feb 7, 2011

Just ordered several Kat's warming devices. A battery wrap, radiator hose heater, magnetic heater, and small pad heater. Now the big question... did I damage the tractor trying to start it in the super cold last week. (At one point my place was neg 34). And yes, sadly, I tried to start it at about neg 20 or so. Not smart.

myyaz33 · Feb 7, 2011

treefireguy said:
Just ordered several Kat's warming devices. A battery wrap, radiator hose heater, magnetic heater, and small pad heater. Now the big question... did I damage the tractor trying to start it in the super cold last week. (At one point my place was neg 34). And yes, sadly, I tried to start it at about neg 20 or so. Not smart.

You'll be fine.

dogdrvr · Feb 8, 2011

They make those magnet heaters. But you need two for the oil case because its split.

treefireguy · Feb 9, 2011

I haven't got my shipment of various heating tools I ordered from Kats yet, but it warmed up to 45 yesterday with actual sunshine and still wouldn't start.

myyaz33 · Feb 9, 2011

treefireguy said:
I haven't got my shipment of various heating tools I ordered from Kats yet, but it warmed up to 45 yesterday with actual sunshine and still wouldn't start.

Are your glow plugs working?

Airedale · Feb 9, 2011

Check the fuel filter.

Al

treefireguy · Feb 11, 2011

Ok so today it was warmer and sunny. Spend houurs trying to get r started. I had three different types of things going to heat stuff, battery warmer, magnetic block heater, ect... took off the fuel lines.. all good there, glow plugs appear to be working, just will NOT start. Battery tested fine too. How would I know if the injectors aren't working? It cranks and cranks, and cranks... and cranks......nada. It smokes too while trying to start

Airedale · Feb 13, 2011

A few years ago my Kubota had exactly the same thing happen during a cold spell in the middle of winter, she died right in my driveway and just would not start. I had the dealer's service tech come out, he diagnosed the problem to be water in the fuel.

Emptied the fuel take and put in a new fuel filter along with fresh fuel and she started. Since then I have used the white bottle "Power Service" additive in my fuel and have not had that problem again with either the Kubota or the TYM.

Al

treefireguy · Feb 13, 2011

Airedale said:
A few years ago my Kubota had exactly the same thing happen during a cold spell in the middle of winter, she died right in my driveway and just would not start. I had the dealer's service tech come out, he diagnosed the problem to be water in the fuel.

Emptied the fuel take and put in a new fuel filter along with fresh fuel and she started. Since then I have used the white bottle "Power Service" additive in my fuel and have not had that problem again with either the Kubota or the TYM.

Al

Thanks.. I will try that. was there an online place to order stuff like..say...a TYM 233 fuel filter?

treefireguy · Feb 13, 2011

Airedale said:
A few years ago my Kubota had exactly the same thing happen during a cold spell in the middle of winter, she died right in my driveway and just would not start. I had the dealer's service tech come out, he diagnosed the problem to be water in the fuel.

Emptied the fuel take and put in a new fuel filter along with fresh fuel and she started. Since then I have used the white bottle "Power Service" additive in my fuel and have not had that problem again with either the Kubota or the TYM.

Al

WOW.. thank you.. I simply drained the fuel, put fresh in, and it started right up unreal. Thanks!