BX1800 Freeze Plug-Block Heater Install

[ericdube]

When I got it back, it turns out that they installed a different block heater than the one I gave to them. The new one screws into the block on the right hand side near the starter. There is a plug that you remove with a rather large Allan wrench and the block heater screws in in its place. This is a much easier install than removing the freeze plugs.

That looks identical to the one I had my dealer install in my B2620 last year. When I first saw this thread, honestly, I was wondering why a block heater couldn't be installed on the side of the engine like on my B2620. Well, I guess that answers that question!

BTW, the one in my B2620 works really well heating up the engine.

 

[damorrison]

That looks identical to the one I had my dealer install in my B2620 last year. When I first saw this thread, honestly, I was wondering why a block heater couldn't be installed on the side of the engine like on my B2620. Well, I guess that answers that question!

BTW, the one in my B2620 works really well heating up the engine.

Wish I had known there were two types of block heaters. Just used it for the first time yesterday. Seemed to work just fine. Cold snap tonight so I will turn it on tomorrow and see how long it takes to warm up. Will use IR thermometer to measure temp.

 

[rynovt]

Finally got around to installing the block heater in my BX 1800. I'm not a big engine guy so I was a bit apprehensive about knocking the frost plug out. The install was actually really easy. This particular block heater installs on the front of the engine behind the muffler. Take the 3 bolts out for the muffler and tap the plug out. Push heater in. Turn hex screw to tighten. Reinstall muffler. Refill antifreeze. I attached a few pictures for the TBN archive.

 

[uglyboywith11fingers]

my BX24 came with block heater installed... looks like dealer or factory install.
maybe all units destined for the great white north come with heaters ?
it's installed on the left side of engine block in first frost plug hole... see pic.

Pete