7520 preheater not working, EMERGENCY!

[CurlyDave]

A tarp and a heater will actually work. I will tell you that through the years, folks have actually built fires under engines to get them started.

I would say that if you cannot afford a heater that cost under 40 bucks and the power to use it then perhaps you have more issues than getting the tractor fired up.

If my tractor won't start today, a "field expedient" measure that gets it going is just the ticket.

The block heater may only be $40, but installation is more. If someone wants to self-install, this is a job best done in the summer, instead of outside in weather too cold for the tractor to start.

As far as building a fire, I once had a beater Dodge van which was hard to start in winter. If I lit two charcoal briquettes in an old sauce pan I could put them under the oil pan and go back in for a cup of coffee. 20 minutes later it started every time. That was when I was young and foolish. Today, I would use an electric heater.

 

[Deleted member 41266]

The block heater may only be $40, but installation is more. If someone wants to self-install, this is a job best done in the summer, instead of outside in weather too cold for the tractor to start.

You're right, it's lot more fun in the summertime, but having done it in the wintertime (10F, brrrrr) I can say it's no big deal. It took about 15 mins and I only lost a few ounces of coolant. We found our heater at the local farm&fleet.