Block heaters

motorhead

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2009 B3200, 2007 Dodge/Cummins powered Ram 2500 395hp
May 17, 2012
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I used to be in a heavy construction company and we always used block heaters because they seemed to work the best. I am probably going to install a factory one on my L3400 just because I will be keeping it in a slightly heated garage. I would like any feedback regarding knocking out the frost plug. I believe the cylinder sleeve is very close and care needs to be taken.
The B3200 has a threaded, pipe plugged place to put the block heater. You don't knock out a soft plug to place the block heater element. I would think your tractor has the same provision.
 

bosshogg

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2004 L3400F w/ FEL
Aug 16, 2012
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The B3200 has a threaded, pipe plugged place to put the block heater. You don't knock out a soft plug to place the block heater element. I would think your tractor has the same provision.
Mine all appear to be soft plug knock outs with a cylinder sleeve very close on the other side.