Radiator Hose Size

[Avenger]

I've decided to install a lower radiator hose heater on my XR4145. But what size do I need? I measured the OD of the lower hose at 1.77in. (used calipers).

I know that all these heaters (and hoses for that fact) all size off the ID. But I dont want to drain the coolant, take the hose off one end, just for a measurement, to then reinstall the hose and add the coolant back, all before ordering the heater.

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[mrmikey]

I'd say with an 1-3/4" O/D it's a 1-1/2" I/D.............Mike

 

[ruffdog]

What does it look like on the end for wall thickness? If it is 1/4" then it would be 1 1/4" ID.

 

[Rebeldad1]

you should be able to use a caliper to slip in between the hose and neck. easy measurement without guessing.
If your tractor is a couple years old I would order a new hose. Measure the dia. and use new hose with heater.

 

[mrmikey]

you should be able to use a caliper to slip in between the hose and neck. easy measurement without guessing.
If your tractor is a couple years old I would order a new hose. Measure the dia. and use new hose with heater

Agree with this..............Mike

 

[Avenger]

Yeah, that's probably what I'll end up doing. Probably should have done that last night when I took the OD measurement. I was just hoping someone with this engine had already done this and could tell me what size I need to order.

 

[RustyA]

Have you ruled out an engine block heater?

 

[RustyA]

Amazon.com: Zerostart-3116 Freeze Plug Engine Block Heater for Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Case IH/JI Case/Case New Holland, Mitsubishi, Perkins: Automotive. 35 mm left rear screw in threaded heater

 

[PCABE5]

What did you end up doing? Block heater or hose heater?

 

[Avenger]

I ordered a hose heater. After measuring, I believe it to be a 1-1/2in hose. But UPS lost the part, so I had to re-order (for free, thanks Amazon) another one. I'll post picks (and probably a YT video) when its done.

 

[Underdog57]

I ordered a hose heater. After measuring, I believe it to be a 1-1/2in hose. But UPS lost the part, so I had to re-order (for free, thanks Amazon) another one. I'll post picks (and probably a YT video) when its done.

Your engine will thank you on those cold mornings.

 

[Avenger]

If anyone is interested.
Lower Radiator Hose Heater Install - YouTube

 

[GSVette]

If anyone is interested.
Lower Radiator Hose Heater Install - YouTube

Sooooo,

When you dropping by my place to install one in my LS? It’s not far from where you’re at to my shop

 

[Underdog57]

If anyone is interested.
Lower Radiator Hose Heater Install - YouTube

Enjoy your videos, I put one in about 2 years ago. Yesterday it was about 20* F here and I had my coolant heater on for about 5 hrs. Checked temp on hose just above the heater was approx 140* F the freeze plug on the block was about 110* and was about 100* going in & out of the Bottom of the radiator.
Purrs like a kitten when she starts!

Now I need to check temps after being plugged in for 1, 2, & 3 hours to see how long it takes to get up to temp.

 

[Avenger]

Sooooo,

When you dropping by my place to install one in my LS? It’s not far from where you’re at to my shop

It's simple enough to install. Took longer to drain the radiator than to do the actual install. Would have taken a lot less time if I didn't jack around with that lower clamp! But now that I've done one, I'm sure it will go smoother next time.

Enjoy your videos, I put one in about 2 years ago. Yesterday it was about 20* F here and I had my coolant heater on for about 5 hrs. Checked temp on hose just above the heater was approx 140* F the freeze plug on the block was about 110* and was about 100* going in & out of the Bottom of the radiator.
Purrs like a kitten when she starts!

Now I need to check temps after being plugged in for 1, 2, & 3 hours to see how long it takes to get up to temp.

Thank you!

I haven't put the thermometer back on it to see what the temps are at different stages either. I thought about doing it for the video, but with a toddler screaming for "daddy!" inside the house, filming things like that are hard to do. :confused2: (even though grandma was with him. Don't think I left my toddler unattended. )
I can say that after the heater runs for a few hours, the tractor fires right up and sounds great! Block heaters should be standard equipment on all tractors, in my opinion.