Engine Block Heater ?

[BILLMAN]

Hi guys, I'm interested in installing a block heater on my b7500. Can i buy one at the dealer and install it myself? Any pictures of what the kubota block heater looks like installed? Any opinions on the dipstick , or magnetic heaters? Opinions or experiences will be appreciated. thanks...

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I had one installed on my BX2200 ,It goes in the side of the block into the water jacket,a freeze plug has to be removed and it threads in,mine leaked where they didn't use teflon on the threads and they had to come get it.

seems to work really well!

 

[wichiwichi]

Yes you can buy one at the dealer and install it yourself. If I remember correctly you need a 17mm allen wrench to remove the threaded plug in the side of the block. The hardest part was removing the plug since they seal it in place with a thread locker.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

The removal was the very reason I had them install it when I purchased mine.

 

[gerard]

I use the block kind but had it installed when I bought it. $50 and worth every penny. Been a pretty cold winter so far and I've been plowing about every other day. I use a timer to plug it into because I know when I'm going to plow so I only have it on for 2 hours before I'm going to use the tractor.

 

[frank_f15]

yes u can install it your self, but u would be advised to take a small berzomatic torch and heat the plug that u want to remove, as they use a thread sealer, and the heat will soften it. now i'm not talking cherry red now, just some heat.

 

[steveky]

Ahhh a cat fan...I'm in western ky...where are you located Tom?

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Steve,
I am in Central Ky. close to Lexington,of course /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[cchoate]

There has been alot of discussion on this subject here, with many different opionons. I installed a magnetic heater on the oil pan of my 7500. I got it at TSC for around $21. It's worked well so far and can be removed anytime. Check it out.

 

[art]

The block heater that Kubota offers is an excellent unit and works fine. I have little respect for the other styles other than as a field expedient.

 

[70boss]

I owned a B7500 for a couple years, thought I would need a block heater, but never got around to installing it. I NEVER had a problem starting the B7500. It was stored in a machine shed up here in Wisconsin. Several days below zero...etc..

 

[cpicton1]

BILLMAN,

I would definitely recommend the Kubota block heater. It does make a BIG difference in cold weather. My BX2200 will start when it's cold but it is much smoother when the heater is used and engine warm up time is reduced practically to nothing. The temp gauge starts climbing almost immediately. You should still let it run for a few minutes to warm the hydraulic fluid some before heavy use. They claim it will also give your diesel longevity. For the cost of these diesels it is well worth the price of a block heater in cold climates to get all you can get from them. Once they are installed you never know they are there until you need to plug them in. Wouldn't be without one on a diesel. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif