Block heaters

[1986Blazerk5]

Does anybody have a engine block heater, water heaters, oil heaters, etc. i would like to add a heater to my truck since i live in michigan it can get pretty cold some days and my m1009 has trouble starting, how well to the kats water heaters work, I have the kats oil pan heater does anybody think that leaving this heater on to long like 4 hours is bad for the heater and/or oil. The oil pan heater works great for cold starting, but when too cold it would not start, just wondering what people use thanks


P.S. where can i find the training manuals i have heard about​

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

Go get a soft plug heater from any parts store, NAPA , etc. . Oil pan heaters dont heat the cylinders and thats where the heat needs to be. Block heaters (soft plug) work the best.

 

[1986Blazerk5]

Go get a soft plug heater from any parts store, NAPA , etc. . Oil pan heaters dont heat the cylinders and thats where the heat needs to be. Block heaters (soft plug) work the best.

How much do they cost as i am only 16 and not alot of money

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

About $30

 

[Sgt. Sam]

Block Heater

I Just got a screw in 1000 wat heater from Napa , part # 605-1623. Cost $75.23.

 

[101coolcars]

some help

Does anybody have a engine block heater, water heaters, oil heaters, etc. i would like to add a heater to my truck since i live in michigan it can get pretty cold some days and my m1009 has trouble starting, how well to the kats water heaters work, I have the kats oil pan heater does anybody think that leaving this heater on to long like 4 hours is bad for the heater and/or oil. The oil pan heater works great for cold starting, but when too cold it would not start, just wondering what people use thanks​

P.S. where can i find the training manuals i have heard about​

1. get a block heater, install it in a freeze plug in the drivers side freeze plug hole from NAPA
2. keep it plugged in overnite
3. test you glow plugs, LOTS of "how to's" right on this site, use the search feature
4. Tech manuals listed under the resources button.
5. Most CUCV problems are so common , they are discussed at great detail, do a search and read through the posts

6. Wecome aboard

 

[ABN173]

To elaborate more the cucv TM's are located on page 9 of the TM section:

Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite

start with the TM 9-2320-289-10 (-10 being the operator's manual)

also the -20 unit maintenance manual, start with those first then move to the -34 manuals

Also on page 2 there is a lubrication order that shows key points to hit with a grease gun

Welcome to the site,
Dale

 

[acesneights1]

I just did a block heater install on mione last weekend. Not for the faint of heart. It's messy and a royal PIA getting the old freeze plug out. That said it can be done but be warned it's not that easy as just replacing and existing one. You will need drain coolant, carefully remove the freeze plug on drivers side behind motor mount(factory location for the 6.2). I drilled a hole in mine and used a 5lb slap hammer with alot of cursing. They are designed in a wedge format so getting them to go ini is easy, getting them out, not so easy. I had to carefully tap mine in about an 1/16 of an inch to get it loose then slap hammer it out. I used a small magnet to ensure no metal filling from drilling. ONce the freeze plug is out(and there will be coolant that didn't drain) install the new one per instructions provided/ I used a touch of snot around it even though the directions said not to. It's in now but I wowuld have probably just done a cirulating one if I had know how much getting the old plug out was. Problem is you don't want it to drop into the motor as it becomes much more difficult to remove. I'm at work but I'll try and post some pics later. I used the NAPA one. It works exactly as factory one.

 

[laplander]

If you drill a hole in it, screw in a bolt and attach a piece of wire it can't fall in

 

[Sgt. Sam]

Block Heater

I do not know why anyone would go through all that when a screw in workes very well and takes about 10 m to install???

 

[sparky1]

i just got the motorized block heater from car quest. easy to install and no frost plugs to deal with.it ties in to the lower radiator hose and one of the heater hoses.had it on the other day and completely heated the engine in two hours.turned over and started like florida. 5 degree f outside

 

[acesneights1]

i just got the motorized block heater from car quest. easy to install and no frost plugs to deal with.it ties in to the lower radiator hose and one of the heater hoses.had it on the other day and completely heated the engine in two hours.turned over and started like florida. 5 degree f outside

That is a circulating heater. It's what I should have done.when you put the antifreeze back in I highly recommend running it through a paint strainer. Look at all the smeg that was in it.

 

[wdbtchr]

That's why you need a coolant filter.

 

[CUCV85]

Coolant Filter setup for a CUCV

That's why you need a coolant filter.

Great Idea - NOW does Anyone have a setup - part number location to buy, Homemade?
Coolant Filter setup on a CUCV.

 

[CUCV85]

I Just got a screw in 1000 wat heater from Napa , part # 605-1623. Cost $75.23.

I also am using a - freeze plug - knocked out - Napa Block Heater.
Napa 1.625"
Part Number BK 605-3180
$30.00
I used a small punch to make a hole in the freeze plug dead center, then used a small chisel to make the opening a little bigger to grab with needle nose pliers. I then used a very large punch and a 3 lb hammer to force it into the block. Tap lightly at the end as to not put it all the way into the block
Remove with needle nose pliers or locking style aka "vise grip" needle nose.

 

[wdbtchr]

Great Idea - NOW does Anyone have a setup - part number location to buy, Homemade?
Coolant Filter setup on a CUCV.

I don't have the #s handy, they're down on the farm where I keep my vehicles, but I get mine from O/reilly's auto parts. It's a standard item in the Wix catalog. Cast iron base with three bolt mount, you can get filters with or w/o supplamental coolant additive charges based on cooling system size. You can get test strips to check additive levels too. I have them on all my vehicles now, haven't changed my antifreeze in years. The standard base comes with hose adaptors for 5/8 hoses included, the shutoff valves for the engine are available in 1/2" and 3/4" pipe threads depending on what you need for your engine. If you have a heater just Tee them in to your heater hoses so they're in parallel to your heater core.

 

[maxim]

I have a block heater on a M1009 and a '91 Chevy pickup and a circulation heater on a M37. Frankly, I have never used them. This is a coolant filter system from WIX, yet to be installed on something, but certainly be adaptable to the heater hoses on a CUCV series.

 

[joeypushjr1]

i dont like the circulating pumps cause it wont heat everything. cause it wont get warm enough to open your t-stat. so your just warming whats in your radiator. just my . i like my 1500w freeze plug heater. 30$ chevy dealership. long screw driver punch hole twist pry couple times and needle nose and out she comes easy as pie..

 

[SRM1009]

I have the freeze plug type block heater in my m1009. My glow plugs are not work that good, plug the heater it for about 2 hrs fired right up last night at 6 deg.

 

[BIG_RED]

I have one 600 watt frost plug heater in each side. Both from Zerostart. $30 - $35 each. I'd replace the coolant for $25 while you're at it, instead of putting that old crap back in. I like the idea of a coolant filter. New thermostat ($12) is easy to do when the coolant is out too, just make sure to get a new gasket (for $2). I also replaced all coolant gaskets cause most of mine leaked, and added a temp gauge sender for a future temp gauge. Putting a block heater in the passenger side is a pain, but it helps ALOT when it's as cold as it is here (-40*). If you do your coolant, maybe do the rad cap for $10. Mine was probably original and let steam out like crazy.

If you're really crazy about cleaning out your motor, flush it till clean water comes out. You'd think your cooling system's clean at that point, right? Drain it again and fill with a gallon of vineagar and the rest water, then let it run for 5 minutes (this may damage seals, keep that in mind if you do this. Although vinegar is pretty weak acid in my opinion). Check out what nasty liquid came out of mine after a vinegar flush: