P500 Block Heater?

[JCart]

Hey Guys,

Been a little cooler here than normal so got me thinking about block heaters, antifreeze heater etc. Anyone set one up? I looked at one type that is magnetic, but being aluminum block..... saw nuther one for a tractor, was an inline antifreeze heater... too big. Any suggestions appreciated.

jrc

 

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[Eltobgi]

I'd use something like this if I was going that route...you know it definitely will not hurt

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Heated garage.

Compact tractors still have much bigger hoses than the P500. Finding something to fit will be a challenge. Maybe finding something to neck out to the larger diameter then back down? I think they need to go on lower hose and close enough for convection.

For quicker warm-ups, maybe the old partial block the radiator trick. I can't say I've done that since the 70's though.

 

[Eltobgi]

Agreed! Nothing quite like a heated garage to keep your baby warm My old crew used to have trouble with the cold...Used an old tarp to drape over engine compartment and used multiple electrical utility style heaters. Had I kept it, I would have addressed the issue. Its -20 below today in North Central North Dakota I think it will be a good day to test the Beast! lol

 

[FuzzyGrub]

15F here this AM, but your cold temps are headed our way.