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Engine heater on 300 utility

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Jimer

09-12-2006 18:00:36




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Is it possible to put a lower radiator hose heater on a 300 utility? I do not have much room in the hoses on mine. If it is possible, where and how is it installed?
Otherwise, how else is there to warm the engine in the winter? I have a large magnetic heater but do not especially like that idea. Any suggestions are appreciated, in Northwestern Minnesota I need something!
Thanks for reading.

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SRC

09-13-2006 06:27:40




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 Re: Engine heater on 300 utility in reply to Jimer, 09-12-2006 18:00:36  
It's pretty easy. Remove the block drain plug below the carberator and replace it with a brass nipple just long enough to slip a piece of heater hose over the end of. Then, remove the temp sensor in the head and install a tee. The sensor (with a bushing) will thread into one side, a nipple with heater hose into the other side. Then you can install the tank heater between them and achive flow. It works great, I've done the same with my 300 & 340 utilities.

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Jimer

09-12-2006 19:44:10




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 Re: Engine heater on 300 utility in reply to Jimer, 09-12-2006 18:00:36  
I can't place the engine block drain plug sitting here. Can anyone give me some clues where to look?
Also, do tank heaters come with different wattage? If so, what size should I look for?
Thanks again.



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Les Mack

03-07-2009 10:16:29




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 Re: charging question in reply to kennebunksawmill, 03-07-2009 09:06:00  
Hey how ya"ll doing? I really don"t believe you have anything to worry about. It is not at all uncommon for ANY charging systemto read a little high after starting when a battery is at a low charge; think back to your trucks/cars when you have had to jump start after a dead battery. Basically this is the same thing. A half hour of running time would not have been long enough to fully recharge the battery so it will probably read high upon your next start also. Good luck

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Zach Bouchard

03-09-2009 17:37:17




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 Re: C or Super C in reply to jc newton, 03-09-2009 17:33:39  
Post a serial number if you can find it, or a casting code. You could look at the lights, if they are sealed beam it is a super, and if they are teardrop it is a c. But they may have been replaced at some point. A super would not have a fast hitch either.



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neblinc

03-10-2009 11:25:21




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 Re: Farmall H Distributor Governor questions in reply to jc newton, 03-09-2009 17:33:39  



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Bob M

09-13-2006 04:46:43




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 Re: Engine heater on 300 utility in reply to Jimer, 09-12-2006 19:44:10  
Like Hugh says the block drain is on the left side - it's a threaded plug almost directly behind the carburetor. You may need to remove the carb to give space to screw a fitting into the drain port.



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Hugh MacKay

09-12-2006 20:21:59




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 Re: Engine heater on 300 utility in reply to Jimer, 09-12-2006 19:44:10  
Jimer: I used 1500 watt circulating heaters on 6 cylinder diesels. At -30F outside, if you plug those in, 2 hours will be much like a summer time start. These are the Cadilac of heaters, give special attention to what KB told you.

I would think with a gasser like the 300, 30-45 min and you'd be ready to start. A properly tuned 300 is one of the best starting engines ever in cold weather. I had one years ago, and have started it on 6 volt, unassisted by any starting aids at 40 below.

If I remember correctly your block drain should be about half way along the block, 2-3 inches above oil pan. I've forgotten for sure which side but think it is left. Some IH tractor models were left side and some models were right side, thus when one has had 16 of them, some things you just don't remember.

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K.B.-826

09-12-2006 18:45:41




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 Re: Engine heater on 300 utility in reply to Jimer, 09-12-2006 18:00:36  
Use a circulating tank-style heater. Replace the engine block drain plug with a 5/8" hose barb (two of them should come in the kit), run a piece of 5/8" heater hose to the bottom of the tank heater. Remove the temp guage sensing bulb and it's special fitting from the cylinder head and replace it with a pipe tee. Install the special fitting/sensing bulb into one side of the tee, and install one of the hose barbs from the kit into the other side of the tee and run a piece of 5/8" heater hose to it from the top of the heater. You'll probably need to get a few different pipe elbows, nipples, adaptors, ect. from your local hardware store for a real neat installation. Make sure to use teflon tape on all of the pipe threads. Read and follow the directions included with the tank heater kit to avoid burning it out due to improper installation.

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