Engine Heaters

[JohnFire]

I know we have had people ask about engine block heaters in the past. I have had a Katz 1500W circulation heater (burned out from improper installation) I replaced and fixed the install that I paid for on the other one to correct what they screwed up. The replacement is a Katz 2000W circulation heater. The issue I have found with these types of heaters is as per their instructions you have to have an already warm engine so the thermostat is open.

I am changing over to a freeze plug type. The common ones I have come across are 600W and installed on the left center position in the 6 or 12 o'clock position. ZeroStart/ Temro also makes a 1000W installed the same way and position.

Here are some of the links for the ones for our trucks that I have found.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPag...ine+heater&KeywordCat=Engine+Heater&VehCode=Y

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=1415&PTSet=A

http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Disp...9 6.2L Dsl&bid=1228407877466&cycleCount=1313

http://www.zerostart.com/coldStart/diesel_cold_Start_technology.asp

Just wanted to put the information out there for future reference.

I am now going with the 1000W Zerostart for my vehicle.

 

[IRWFO]

Thanks for doing my homework.

 

[jwaller]

I just put a katz in that has the plug molded to the heater. very quick and easy.

 

[swyne]

Thanksgiving Day I installed a Zerostart 1000 watt part number 3100059.
in my M1028. Driverside center plug 6 or 12 O'clock position. Wasn't that bad of a job. Took 5min to install and run the cord to the front. But a couple of hours to get the dam frost plug out. I was trying to be nice and careful because I have never done it. But looking back even know the plug fell inside it was no problem getting it out. I would recommend taking an impact wrench with a socket just small enough to fit inside the plug and vibrate it loose. I had drained the coolant from the radiator and then drilled a small hole through the said frost plug and it will drain so you will need a pan. Once drained hammer away. If it falls inside don't worry it will come out. There will be some picking and poking. But when the job is complete, you'll have peace of mind when its below zero and you need that truck to start.

 

[JohnFire]

Since I was doing research on it, I figured it would be best to share what I found and my experiences. Since I am going to have my truck in the shop for a flush, oil change I will let them stick it in. To me it is no fun to try and do this in less than 40 degree temps out on the street.

 

[akexc]

Maybe I'm missing something, but the first three links don't get me to anywhere that tells me something.

The last one, I still can't figure out what will work for a 5 ton dump.

Do you have part numbers, or do I need to be smarter?

Thanks.

 

[akexc]

Sorry guys, I just noticed that this came from the CUCV area. Never mind.

 

[standclear]

the best way to get a frost plug out is to get a punch and hammer one side in until it spins in the hole the just use a pair of vise grips and pull it out.