Block heater in B2650

[troopr31]

Definitely work

 

[I'll get around to it]

I definitely recommend adding it if you don't have one. On my 800 hr. dealer service for my B3350, I had one installed and have noticed a marked improvement in cold weather starting and it's a lot smoother at startup

 

[eddieirvine]

Yes.

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

 

[Egon]

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

Probably if you have the exact dimensions. Diameter and depth into block.

 

[eddieirvine]

thanks will look into one, cann it be bought at local auto store ?

Not against buying it from the dealer, but my experience is MORE MONEY verses less at auto parts store?

 

[seville009]

Not against buying it from the dealer, but my experience is MORE MONEY verses less at auto parts store?

Once you have the specs or a part number, just Google it. The results should give you a good idea as to what they are generally selling for. Then call your tractor dealer and ask for a price; if he's in the general ballpark with the prices you found, just buy from him. Good karma.....

 

[rScotty]

There are many different sizes of block heaters. The space for the heating element depends on how much internal space there is from the threads on the engine block to the cylinder walls inside the motor. You could probably find one at the auto dealer if you knew all the measurements and wanted to spend some time and maybe do a little gambling on the fit.
Otherwise get it from the tractor dealer. Messicks probably sells them if you want to do it yourself.

As to "is a block heater worth having?"
Yes. Definitely.
rScotty

 

[azbinder]

Ones are made to fit the lower radiator hose also. Would need to check if you have room for it there. I have installed them. Not hard to do.

 

[Robin Veerman]

I had a block heater catch fire right in front of my eyes several years ago. Never again. It’s not unusual either, by the way. I run a premium synthetic oil and keep a maintainer on the battery. Starts great, -20C or colder if I’m foolish, although it’s inside out of the direct weather in my tractor shed.

 

[LouNY]

Here is a link to the Kat's heaters page part way down they have a link for the catalog.
Heaters by Kat's