Block heater or in line coolant heater for my BX2230

[joesco]

I'm not overly impressed with the glow plug set-up in my BX2230. This morning, with temps in the 40's, I had to glow plug it twice to start him.

I've searched and it appears I can only use an in-line coolant heater, but I prefer a block heater.

Has anyone installed a block heater in this model, if so can you provide a part number and freeze plug location.

Thanks very much!

 

[RaydaKub]

I had one installed a year ago. I was worried about leaks, so I hauled it to the shop. Took about 20 minutes. I don't have a part number though. But I love it. When it was below 0, my garage was mid 20's. I'd open the hood and there was a wave of warm air off the block after an hour.
Edit: Oh yeah, it was installed on the left side, somewhere between 1st and 2nd cylinder if I recall. I'll have a look when I get home.

 

[joesco]

I had one installed a year ago. I was worried about leaks, so I hauled it to the shop. Took about 20 minutes. I don't have a part number though. But I love it. When it was below 0, my garage was mid 20's. I'd open the hood and there was a wave of warm air off the block after an hour.
Edit: Oh yeah, it was installed on the left side, somewhere between 1st and 2nd cylinder if I recall. I'll have a look when I get home.

Thanks and it was a block heater in BX2230?

 

[oldnslo]

Quick search says that the part number for the BX2230 block heater is 70000-00771. Looks like it has 25mm or 1 inch threads per the pictures.

NOTE: I do NOT know first hand that this fits your tractor though.

 

[joesco]

Quick search says that the part number for the BX2230 block heater is 70000-00771. Looks like it has 25mm or 1 inch threads per the pictures.

NOTE: I do NOT know first hand that this fits your tractor though.

Thanks, found it. $ 39.99.with free shipping from a Kubota parts company on the auction site.

It's a 7000-73274
KUBOTA :*This Heater Fits All tractors*which*takes 1" NPT Thread in Block*

Kubota B SERIES Compact Tractor:*B1550, B1550D, B1700, B1750, B20, B2100, B2150, B2320, B2400, B26, B2620, B3030, B5200D, B6200, B7200, B7500, B7510DN, B7510HSD, B8200, B8200HST, B9200, B9200HST

Kubota BX SERIES Sub Compact Tractor:*BX22, BX23

Kubota FZ SERIES Commercial Front Mower:*FZ2400

Kubota G SERIES Garden Tractor:*G3200, G4200, G6200

Kubota L SERIES Tractor:*L305

Kubota L SERIES Tractor:*M105S

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Put this one in my BX2230 Kubota #70000-00771 says they have 11 in stock .

The newer Kubota #70000-00297 says in description NOT FOR BX2230. Not sure what changes were made but the BX2230 2350, 2370,2380 are all using the D902 engine. They are now saying to use the one in the radiator hose which I do not like heating air.

Only real difference is the old one is one piece and the new one screws into an adapter and does not go into the block the proper distance

I say get one of the old Kubota #70000-00771 at Messicks if you can.

Kubota: Block Heater Kit, Part # 7-771

David

 

[Egon]

In line heaters fit the bottom radiator hoze so they are immersed.

 

[joesco]

Put this one in my BX2230 Kubota #70000-00771 says they have 11 in stock .

The newer Kubota #70000-00297 says in description NOT FOR BX2230. Not sure what changes were made but the BX2230 2350, 2370,2380 are all using the D902 engine. They are now saying to use the one in the radiator hose which I do not like heating air.

Only real difference is the old one is one piece and the new one screws into an adapter and does not go into the block the proper distance

I say get one of the old Kubota #70000-00771 at Messicks if you can.

Kubota: Block Heater Kit, Part # 7-771

David

Thanks folks!

 

[RaydaKub]

Thanks folks!

I looked at mine tonight and unless I take off the cowling, it is buried. I'm remembering the mechanic tapped mine in using a large socket. But I could be wrong.

 

[sandyc]

Watch out removing the freeze plug. There was a thread last year about someone who drilled out the plug and put a whole into a cylinder. My 3350 has a screw in heater and when it’s below zero it starts right up with about an hour of heat. A thought about your hard start in mild weather....have you used power service on your fuel? You might have water that is causing hard starting and power service or something like that might help.

 

[repete]

Although Washington never really sees the cold that many see, I found it pretty effective to use battery maintainers in both tractors and dump truck. You have to spin them fast to get the heat in the cylinders. I have drop cords off the barn ceiling where they park that attach easily. I also pull the fuel stop manually and crank it for about 5 seconds then release the lever to allow fuel to the cylinders while cranking.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

+1 on the battery maintainers. I use the little sealed Deltran units on _everything_. Always get a good strong crank no matter how long a rig has been sitting.

Z.

 

[joesco]

Watch out removing the freeze plug. There was a thread last year about someone who drilled out the plug and put a whole into a cylinder. My 3350 has a screw in heater and when it’s below zero it starts right up with about an hour of heat. A thought about your hard start in mild weather....have you used power service on your fuel? You might have water that is causing hard starting and power service or something like that might help.

Thanks, I've been using PRI-D additive in my diesels for years and works great. I'm now thinking I might have a "tired" glow plug??

 

[diesel85]

I read the title of this thread and got thinking. I've never had issues with my glow plugs assisting my BX2200 starting. I've started it on -30F days no problem. I cycle them twice for 25 seconds when it's that cold. It starts right up too first shot!

You must have a tired glow plug or you aren't holding that key to "glow" long enough.

Just as a preventative measure, I put new glow plugs in my tractor 3 years ago, and still starts the same way we bought it many years ago. I kept the old glow plugs and cleaned them up. Now I got 3 that are spares.

 

[HeLa]

Quick search says that the part number for the BX2230 block heater is 70000-00771. Looks like it has 25mm or 1 inch threads per the pictures.

NOTE: I do NOT know first hand that this fits your tractor though.

70000-00771 is the model that i installed in my BX25. FWIW the installation document indicates that it also fits BX2230.

installation document is HERE

i too started my block heater search online and found conflicting information. decided to just call messick's. they set me up with the right heater right away and it was in stock. my brief install experience is HERE.

 

[Monster diesel]

I know this is goofy but on super cold day I just took a little portable heater to bottom of the oil pan for about half hour and it really works. Oil is hot flows better starts immediately.

 

[whatever1]

I have had both.... the inline when new it worked great. When it failed it tripped a GFI everytime. I had it replaced with one in the block, it does the job but takes longer to heat up

 

[PILOON]

GFI's and block heaters are just asking for trouble.
If it rains or some snow melts at any connector 'POP' goes the GFI.
As me how I know!

Not the GFI's fault, it is just doing its job but it can be frustrating on a cold snowy morning.

I am permanently plugged in and have installed a wireless remote control like we use to start our cars in winter.
Usually I switch the heater on 1-2 hrs B4 blowing snow. (Like when I put the coffee pot on the stove)
Most box stores sell them in the $20. or so range.

 

[buickanddeere]

Even if it isn稚 listed here . They will have something generic that will fit and function 100%

 

[buickanddeere]

Even if it will start without preheating. I like saving fuel by not idling to warmnup. The reduction of cold start wear . The reduction of starter and battery wear . And the instant heat to the windshield defroster .