Block Heater for D14

wi1475

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I'd like to put a block heater on my D14 since I plow my lane with it. Its always started but its not always pretty when she does, it would be a lot easier on the tractor if I could plug it in first. I am looking at the wolverine type units because I don't really want to open up the lower hose to put an in line heater in. From what I have gleaned a typical heater that screws into the frost plug hole is not an option - I heard there is no frost plug. Can any one corroborate that for me? Thanks!
 
I had a in line cooling water hose on my 1010 crawler and it worked well. My current 350D has a in line(fuel) Stanadyne thermostatic heater that runs off 12Volts DC and comes on when necessary.
 
Remove the coolant drain plug on the engine, and install a T pipe fitting, then reinstall the drain plug. That gives you a connection for the bottom side of the engine heater. Check if there is a plug on the water manifold or thermostat housing...connect the top side of the block heater there. If no plug, you can drill/tap for one there. Make sure to install the tank heater in a vertical position. Tank heaters are available in 850, 1000, 1500 watt sizes. Higher wattage units heat the block water faster. I"ve gotten tank heaters for almost free at salvage yards- pick up several and you"ll likely find one that works....plug the lower opening, fill with water, plug in. If it starts "cooking" within a few seconds, it"s a good unit.
 
When I had my D14 I bought a oil heater that stuck in the motor oil dipstick hole,

You just pulled the dipstick out, stuck in the heater and plugged it in, always worked fine, but my D14 started easy, I converted it to 12 volt, with
a 12 volt battery and a 6 volt starter it kicked it over pretty good,

What you want is the motor oil warm to allow the motor to turn over faster,

The motor block and the coolant do not have to be warm for a easy start, motor oil yes!!!

For my TO35 Ferguson I have a magnetic block heater, just attach it to the side of the motor block, but it takes longer to heat up the oil,
 
(quoted from post at 00:16:46 09/04/17) For what you're doing one of those magnetic heaters that goes on the oil pan might work,the warm oil will help the D14 start easier in cold weather.

Thanks all for the suggestions. Yes its always started, but I think it would be easier on it to warm up the oil at least a little bit when it -20 or whatever. How many watts magnetic heater would be sufficient and any brand any better than anything else? Also I run 10w30 in it, I don't think I want any thinner oil, do I?

I have WD-45 Wheels and Tires on it, can anyone direct me towards any wheels weights that would fit this? I have chains but my driveway is a half mile hill, so a little more weight wouldnt hurt. My old rims had fluid but they rusted out and I really dont want to run fluid if I can help it.
 
I bought a Kat's 1160 300 watt magnum Hand I heater magnetic heater
just attach it to the motor block,
appears to be well made with a heavy cord.

https://www.amazon.com/Kats-1160-300-Watt-Handi-Heat-Magnetic/dp/B000I8YOR4/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D02D418D7BHBV6A213R0
 
The WD weights will fit of course as will many of the F&H weights.If you have a parts yard around measure the bolt holes in the wheel center and you can check the weight pile.
 

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