Re: D-282 tank heater installation

Posted by Quebec Red on November 28, 2005 at 17:25:13 from (24.37.215.209):

In Reply to: D-282 tank heater installation posted by jd jim A on November 28, 2005 at 16:42:22:

Over the years we had several 282 motors. On these units and most of my tractors, we would use the radiator drain as the in source to the block heater. Remove a convenient frost plug to use as the heater exit. Keep the hose from the heater to the frost plug fitting as short as possible. 6 to 8 inches usually was long enough. By keeping the hot water hose short, you lose almost no heat. Any heater that is plumbed into the head is not at all efficent. Remember that heat rises. Having the coolant warmed in the block automatically warms the head, and not vice vera. All fittings are available at the auto parts. If you want, put pipe insulation (preformed foam kind) around the exit pipe from the heater to prevent heat loss. When you want to drain the system just remove a bottom hose. Sell tractor-remove heater and add a hose. This is a much simpler and cheaper and much mpre efficent installation than going from bottom of motor to the head somewhere. You may also use the block drain as your heater exit. With a 1500 watt heater, in a couple of hours the motor is nice and warm. With good compression, glow plugs, batteries and cables, the 282 will start easily. QR

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• Re: D-282 tank heater installation Hugh Mac Kay 10:27:14 11/29/05 (0)

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