Is there a screw in block heater for the 6CTA 8.3 or just the freeze plug type?

[SUPERSPORT]

I keep seeing these screw in frost plug heaters under m35 threads. Looks easier than freeze plug type. Do they make them for the 6CTA 8.3?

If not anyone know best deal on freeze plug type?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Bought mine on Amazon for less than $55.
[h=1]Zerostart 860-1860 Engine Block Heater[/h]

 

[SUPERSPORT]

That's freeze plug type?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Yep. It's easy to install also. All you need is a hammer and big punch.

 

[dk8019]

I would have to imagine there is. The smaller Cummins engines have a port for them, but everything I seem to find is the freeze plug concept.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Yep. It's easy to install also. All you need is a hammer and big punch.

You can even use a long screw driver, which is what I did. Had a 2 foot long flat blade, which worked perfect It only took one decent tap to make mine pop.

 

[74M35A2]

You may be able to use a thread in type. I'll look later on mine, but those type usually thread into the oil cooler casting by the oil filter.

 

[ghitch75]

First post......I have money down on a M931A2 tractor.....So they don't have a block heater?.......I have other diesels....

 

[74M35A2]

Welcome. Please use capitals. They do not come with a block heater, but one can easily be installed.

 

[ghitch75]

Welcome. Please use capitals. They do not come with a block heater, but one can easily be installed.

Fixed post.....Ok i'll have to pull a freeze pull....Thanks for the info.....

 

[74M35A2]

Post #14 for more info: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?114718-block-heater/page2

 

[ghitch75]

Post #14 for more info: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?114718-block-heater/page2

Thanks for the link!!....

 

[wiersema07]

Bought mine on Amazon for less than $55.
[h=1]Zerostart 860-1860 Engine Block Heater[/h]

Do you happen to know the item number for what you bought or a NAPA number that’s where I bought my 85 m923 from. Got a 90 BMY 931a2 now

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Do you happen to know the item number for what you bought or a NAPA number that’s where I bought my 85 m923 from. Got a 90 BMY 931a2 now

Just search Zerostart 860-1860 on Amazon.

 

[74M35A2]

Don’t be scared of the freeze plug type. Super easy to get to on the 8.3, you don’t have to remove anything, and the new one seals up with an O ring and ratchet. You can knock the plug out with an extension and a hammer in one swift hit. And easily reversible if you need to drive a new one back in with sealant on it if you ever needed to. Just FYI. They are not sacred in the least.

 

[wiersema07]

Don’t be scared of the freeze plug type. Super easy to get to on the 8.3, you don’t have to remove anything, and the new one seals up with an O ring and ratchet. You can knock the plug out with an extension and a hammer in one swift hit. And easily reversible if you need to drive a new one back in with sealant on it if you ever needed to. Just FYI. They are not sacred in the least.

is there a video out there how to install it and where it goes ? Having trouble finding a how to. I installed on on my 85 m923 and had to drain the coolant system to put in the block. And we don’t have to do that on the 8.3. ? This is my first 8.3 turbo engine

 

[wiersema07]

Just search Zerostart 860-1860 on Amazon.

so this is the correct one ?

 

[74M35A2]

You will have to drain the coolant no matter which type you use. No videos I know of. I’ll look for the post I did on it later on today a long time back, I included pics and a description.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

View attachment 820239
so this is the correct one ?

That's it. Easy install on the right side.

 

[wiersema07]

You will have to drain the coolant no matter which type you use. No videos I know of. I’ll look for the post I did on it later on today a long time back, I included pics and a description.

I FOUND IT and screen shot it thank you !