1970's JD 310B (engine block heater)

[Aruba1]

Hi,

I am looking for an engine block heater for my john deere 310 A or B. It's the 3 cylinder diesel engine. I can't find a stock block heater, does anyone have any recommendation of what type will fit my block? Thanks

 

[buickanddeere]

Phillips & Temro - Literature

 

[buickanddeere]

Phillips & Temro - Literature

 

[Tx Jim]

Technically one can not use a block heater but can use a canister heater similar to photo.

 

[Aruba1]

Will something like this work? New Kubota Tractor Circulating Tank Heater B1550 B1750 B2150 B2400 B4200 | eBay

 

[Tx Jim]

Yes that coolant heater should be ok.

 

[buickanddeere]

Technically that image of the tank heater is too high. The hot coolant from the heater should not travel "downhill" into the engine.

 

[Tx Jim]

Technically that image of the tank heater is too high. The hot coolant from the heater should not travel "downhill" into the engine.

Are you referring to the photo I posted?
Jim

 

[Aruba1]

Can you ya'll educate me why a block heater is a bad idea? Thanks

 

[Tx Jim]

No freeze(expansion) plug hole available to install a block heater on a 310B engine.