Cub Cadet 782D Block heater and battery

[DoubleO7]

Since it is water cooled, why not use an inline coolant heater?
On a plug in time to come on for 2 hours before your likely to use the tractor.
An old canvas tarp, blanket or similar thrown over it will also help retain a lot of heat your trying to get into the tractor.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by DoubleO7

Since it is water cooled, why not use an inline coolant heater?
On a plug in time to come on for 2 hours before your likely to use the tractor.
An old canvas tarp, blanket or similar thrown over it will also help retain a lot of heat your trying to get into the tractor.

The block heaters we are talking about go into the block into the cooling jacket. They heat the coolant inside the engine block. Way better than the ones used inline on a hose.

[DieselDoctor]

It seems to me I read a post on here quite awhile ago about a block heater for the Kubota D600. If I remember, the only place available is the soft plug in the end of the head near the thermostat. Does that sound right? Perhaps it was the other end of the head. Anyway, it seemed more hassle than it was worth due to the stuff in the way. I looked for the post but couldn't find it. Perhaps some of the other diesel owners will remember.

[Oak]

Why not move south and not have to deal with old man winter.

[DieselDoctor]

Found the post about the block heater. It goes into the head at the fan end.
Here's the link -----

http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showt...t=block+heater

[DoubleO7]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

The block heaters we are talking about go into the block into the cooling jacket. They heat the coolant inside the engine block. Way better than the ones used inline on a hose.

I prefer the coolant hose type that actually pumps the coolant and thus pushes the warmed coolant throughout the system.
I should have called it a "circulating tank heater".
Versus a hot heating element in one spot in the block.
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.qcWsICv-4Qg

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by DoubleO7

I prefer the coolant hose type that actually pumps the coolant and thus pushes the warmed coolant throughout the system.
I should have called it a "circulating tank heater".
Versus a hot heating element in one spot in the block.

Not really a good way to warm the block though. It wastes energy. You don't need the radiator hot. Plus, when the water in the radiator is heated, it dissipates the heat, thus cooling the water and then heating it up again and recirculating it. All you need is the block or even the head warm. Whether the block heater is in the head, or the block, the cylinders and head get warm. That's all you need for it to start easier. I don't like the oil pan warmers either, as the pan dissipates heat also, and the oil isn't touching the block. (We aren't trying to start it in Alaska in -40 or less degrees.) The block heater is the single best and most efficient heater.

You live in Florida...... why would you "prefer" a block heater type??? Don't even need them down there, no matter what part you live in. I'm assuming you have lived where it got colder?

[DieselDoctor]

Trouble with the little D600 Kubota is there are very few options to install ANY type of heater. There are no heater hoses, the bypass hose is so tiny and inaccessible that it is not an option, and the block doesn't have any core plugs that I'm aware of. That leaves the top and bottom radiator hose for an "external" block heater. Like John said "Why heat the radiator?" only to have it cool the water to be heated again. Do the proven upgrades of GR type starter and glow plug solenoid, and with the proper battery, you should have no problem starting. One last thought, if your diesel has high hours (over 1000 ?) it might not be a bad idea to adjust the valves. Correct valve lash can aid in starting at all temperatures.

[darkminion_17]

If you can find this kit It may work for you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9j...ew?usp=sharing

[Sam Mac]

Thought I remember someone did a block heater that goes in the freeze out plug in the flywheel end of the engine.