Block Heater Location, BX 2200??

NY_Yankees_Fan · Mar 1, 2003

Ray,

Where did you get the 17 mm socket from?

kyoders · Mar 1, 2003

Try one of the major auto supply stores. Around here, AutoZone is one of the big ones. They usually have all kinds of odd-ball sized tools for car parts. If I remember correctly, the 17mm is a pretty common size for cars. Most of the places have a "borrow" (if you buy parts needing the tool) or rental for them. Worst case, they usually are excessively priced.

Kevin

NY_Yankees_Fan · Mar 1, 2003

Ray,

What are your rates to rent that 17 mm for a day /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I like Kyoders idea

RayBee · Mar 2, 2003

Tom: ...The 17mm socket is a 3/8" drive and was purchased about 10
yrs. ago to drain a tranny on a VW beetle. I believe I got it at Sears? or
in (metric tool section- $5/$7) of an auto parts store. I mentioned in an earlier post to get a 1/2" drive or
it will break. If you look closely at the last pix, you'll see where the socket
had to be welded to the (3/8" to 1/2") adapter because it was about to
break off the 3/8" drive shank. Otherwise if you can locate a 1/2" drive
17mm socket you are good to go. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif RayBee

Inspector507 · Mar 2, 2003

Grainger has one made by Proto (Stanley) for $13.86 catalog price.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Mar 2, 2003

Can anyone buy from Grainger? I thought you had to be a business?

Inspector507 · Mar 2, 2003

My Tool Store has one for under $9 made by S-K
So they should be available in a few locations if Proto and S-K make them.

thcri · Mar 2, 2003

Tom,

Around here anyone can buy from Grainger. But if you are a business you can get a better price. I own a HVAC business and we get around a 25% better price. Doesn't come out to much on a tool that runs around ten or fifteen bucks.

Murph

NY_Yankees_Fan · Mar 2, 2003

Thanks guys, so much help here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Anonymous Poster · Mar 3, 2003

I just stopped by my Kubota dealer to order a block heater for my BX2200. One of the mechanics showed me where the plug was located. He said that he recomends using a short bolt with two nuts locked on the end to get the plug out. He said that will save me from buying a allen socket that I will only use once. I plan to give it a try. He didn't know what size of bolt. A bolt and two nuts should be cheaper that a allen socket.

John