3010 block heater recommendation

Olliejunkie · Nov 18, 2022

Debating whether to get a circ pump or just put one in my lowered radiator hose. I have a small line going from the side of block to the water pump. Is that where I would plumb in a circ pump? Also my lower radiator hose already has a splice so would be easy and probably cheaper to put one in it. I will try to load a pic. Thank you

wore out · Nov 18, 2022

It must have had a tank heater previously or it wouldn't have the small hose.

Olliejunkie · Nov 19, 2022

Thanks for confirming. I was thinking the same. I think it may have had one in the lower hose too or they just didn't have the right hose. I also have wondered if this engine came out if something else because of the color.

JIM MN · Nov 19, 2022

The hose out of the block could be the inlet for a tank heater, but tank heater
outlet, the hot coolant should go into the middle of the head?? Hot coolant going into the
water-pump could be bad for the water-pump. ' Kat ' tank heater, 1000-1500 watt..

drummer481 · Nov 19, 2022

I have been using a magnetic heater on my 3020 for about 30 years in an unheated barn. I usually plug it in about 4 hours before use, got it for $2 at an auction, just saw one at TSC for $65. That 3020 with an 8 foot rear blade and a #48 loader has never failed me in snow removal conditions. The tractor is a gas engine and I live in central Indiana.................

Scott 730 · Nov 19, 2022

(quoted from post at 10:59:56 11/19/22)

Hot coolant going into the
water-pump could be bad for the water-pump.

???

Olliejunkie · Nov 19, 2022

I should also mention it had a cab but I don't know if ever had heat in it. the panels were removed and half the door so I don't know if they were putting it on or taking it off.

Olliejunkie · Nov 19, 2022

(quoted from post at 08:22:54 11/19/22) I have been using a magnetic heater on my 3020 for about 30 years in an unheated barn. I usually plug it in about 4 hours before use, got it for $2 at an auction, just saw one at TSC for $65. That 3020 with an 8 foot rear blade and a #48 loader has never failed me in snow removal conditions. The tractor is a gas engine and I live in central Indiana.................

do you use it on the block or oil pan? That might work as I could use it on other tractors.

drummer481 · Nov 19, 2022

Oil pan.......

Olliejunkie · Nov 19, 2022

(quoted from post at 15:13:52 11/19/22) Oil pan.......

Thank you

Tx Jim · Nov 20, 2022

Photo below depicts how JD engineers installed a canaster coolant heater on a model 3010. Pipe nipple is 1/4'' X 7/8 that fits in LH side of engine block.

Olliejunkie · Nov 20, 2022

Thanks Jim

WTW · Nov 21, 2022

A correctly installed tank heater will heat and circulate just the block coolant. No need to heat
the coolant in the rabiator and let it escape through radiator setting out in the cold air. A tank
heater is efficient, the radiator hose ones are not. DW

Olliejunkie · Nov 21, 2022

(quoted from post at 16:20:23 11/21/22) A correctly installed tank heater will heat and circulate just the block coolant. No need to heat
the coolant in the rabiator and let it escape through radiator setting out in the cold air. A tank
heater is efficient, the radiator hose ones are not. DW

Thanks. Had not thought of that. I seldom need one but would be nice to have if I need it.

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