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4020 Block Heater

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Phil

10-23-2000 08:47:53




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How do people typically use the block heaters? I have a 4020 D which I won't use on a daily basis during the winter, only once in awhile. It seems like overkill to have it plugged in all the time. Can I just plug it in when I anticipate using it and if so how long prior to use should I plug it in (a few hours, a day, etc). I live in southeastern PA, some winters are mild and others are cold (well below freezing). Thanks.

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G Taylor engine preheating is a bargan

10-24-2000 06:42:14




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 Re: 4020 Block Heater in reply to Phil, 10-23-2000 08:47:53  
Many people only use a block heater/oil heater in any engine if it's too cold to start, pity. The few cents of electricity spent on 2 to 8 hrs of pre-heating will save at least that much in fuel costs alone. A cold engine has terrible fuel efficiency and idling to warm up is a fuel waster and oil diluter. Pre heat time of course depends on size of engine,size of heater and temperature. My uncle had a 1500 watt heater on a three cylinder 1120. It only tok 20 minutes before parts of the engine were too hot to hold onto. Plus the savings in starter,battery charging system life, no ether abuse, instant heat in the cab or passenger compartment,driveability, less oil dilution with unburned fuel etc.

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zane

10-23-2000 09:57:24




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 Re: 4020 Block Heater in reply to Phil, 10-23-2000 08:47:53  
I can't imagine any reason you'd need to keep it plugged in if there's plenty of antifreeze in the cooling system. I'd plug it in 8-12 hours before trying to start it in cold weather.

JD sells a coolant heater that works well on the 4020.



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GENE

10-23-2000 18:58:15




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 Re: Re: 4020 Block Heater in reply to zane, 10-23-2000 09:57:24  
DEERE HAS A BLOCK HEATER FOR THIS TRACTOR THATS A CANISTER WITH A REPLACABLE ELEMENT THAT WORK GREAT HERE IN MICHIGAN AND YOU ONLY HAVE TO PLUG IT IN TWO OR THREE HOURS BEFORE YOU WANT TO USE THE TRACTOR, PROVIDING ITS IN SIDE OUT OF THE WIND.



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TB SCOTT

10-24-2000 05:11:37




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 Re: Re: Re: 4020 Block Heater in reply to GENE, 10-23-2000 18:58:15  
I have one on a 3020 diesel that I have a 148 loader on. I use it rugular in the winter to feed beef cattle and have it hooked to a HEAVY DUTY light timer. I have it timed to come on at 4:00 am as I feed at 6:00...this works very well and I stress HEAVY DUTY TIMER !!!!! :-)



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