Converting old thermostart to electric

[California]

I think YM155 has the tiny alternator that's behind the fan hub. Only 15 amp.

 

[ponytug]

FWIW: Here is a Thermostart diagnosis, disassembly, and replacement. (On a slightly larger machine...)

All the best, Peter

 

[California]

FWIW: Here is a Thermostart diagnosis, disassembly, and replacement. (On a slightly larger machine...)

All the best, Peter

FWIW the Thermostart portion of the video starts at the 4 minute point.

Slide-on vs screw electric connector is the only difference between versions and most will take either. They are cheap to replace. I see several under $15 on Ebay.

 

[bmaverick]

FWIW the Thermostart portion of the video starts at the 4 minute point.

Slide-on vs screw electric connector is the only difference between versions and most will take either. They are cheap to replace. I see several under $15 on Ebay.

About $9 on Amazon if ordering the Ford 1000 Series tractor types. It's the same product. We pay a tad bit more for the Yanmar name, even in the aftermarket circles. I've already replaced mine last year with the Ford identical version.

 

[California]

About $9 on Amazon if ordering the Ford 1000 Series tractor types. It's the same product. We pay a tad bit more for the Yanmar name, even in the aftermarket circles. I've already replaced mine last year with the Ford identical version.

Great! Amazon is the best source then.

Before posting I searched Amazon on 'Thermostart' and nothing at all was found. So I went to Ebay.

It was/is also used on the Perkins diesels in MF, and many other tractors and industrial engines. The device is a Perkins patent.

What does Ford call it?

Photo after I bought a new one at the local ThermoKing (reefer on semitrailer) dealer.

 

[bmaverick]

Great! Amazon is the best source then.

Before posting I searched Amazon on 'Thermostart' and nothing at all was found. So I went to Ebay.

It was/is also used on the Perkins diesels in MF, and many other tractors and industrial engines. The device is a Perkins patent.

What does Ford call it?

Photo after I bought a new one at the local ThermoKing (reefer on semitrailer) dealer.

Ford calls it a Thermo-start air-intake heater or manifold heater.

I bought mine thru AI products (aka John Deere owned aftermarket co.) here:

Amazon.com: AI Products C5NE9A436A Ford Tractor Thermostart Intake Manifold Heater : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy AI Products C5NE9A436A Ford Tractor Thermostart Intake Manifold Heater: Spare & Replacement Parts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

It's listed on Amazon for $15 thru others now.

https://www.amazon.com/New-Ford-Thermostart-Manifold-C5NE9A436A/dp/B00WIX756E

 

[winston1]

I think they have gone up. Amazon.com : C5NE9A436A

 

[LouNY]

The hard parts to find are the tubing lines and little reservoirs.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Thermostart works fine if it works properly. My old big tractor was a beast to start. So I got two freeze plug heaters, a lower radiator hose heater, covered the hood with a blanket. Plug it up and it was hot in 30 minutes. I like cranking a warm engine, easier on the engine. Most wear happens on cold starts. I had thermostart too, but it was easy when warm, busted right off.

 

[California]

I think they have gone up. Amazon.com : C5NE9A436A

I see you searched on 'C5NE9A436A'. The Ford #.


That sure worked better than my search on 'Thermostart'. All I got was 134 different wall thermostats.