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Q.8 · 09-20-2013, 06:36 AM

hello

i bought one kit for 454..its my first time to do some thing like this.

any one know how to do it? location? pics?or some thing to help

thanks

Jabes1 · 09-20-2013, 07:31 AM

Depending on the type of block heater it is... usually it replaces one of the freezplugs. There are also the flat blanket type.

Q.8 · 09-20-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabes1

Depending on the type of block heater it is... usually it replaces one of the freezplugs. There are also the flat blanket type.

its NOS kit look like this one

68JOHNDEERE · 09-20-2013, 08:57 AM

That style goes into a frost plug hole. Pick one that has the most access to it. Drain the coolant first by removing one of the drain plugs on the side of the engine block. Then tap one end of the frost plug in til the plug rotates a little or falls in. I then use a channel lock pliers to retrieve one lip of the old frost plug then pull it out through the opening. You can leave the old plug in the block if you have enough room to get your heater element in the coolant passage. The heater does have an o-ring on it for sealling, I would recommend a little RTV sealant between the o-ring and the outer collar for added sealing insurance. Install the heater, snug tight the bolt, refill coolant, air bleed system.

geezer#99 · 09-20-2013, 09:11 AM

Q8 you're in Kuwait, why would you need or want one?
Only needed below zero farenheit or 20 below C.
Have you tested it to see if it works?

Q.8 · 09-20-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 68JOHNDEERE

That style goes into a frost plug hole. Pick one that has the most access to it. Drain the coolant first by removing one of the drain plugs on the side of the engine block. Then tap one end of the frost plug in til the plug rotates a little or falls in. I then use a channel lock pliers to retrieve one lip of the old frost plug then pull it out through the opening. You can leave the old plug in the block if you have enough room to get your heater element in the coolant passage. The heater does have an o-ring on it for sealling, I would recommend a little RTV sealant between the o-ring and the outer collar for added sealing insurance. Install the heater, snug tight the bolt, refill coolant, air bleed system.

perfect...thank you

Swed-Chevy · 01-10-2014, 03:06 PM

I use this model on my -83 GMC truck,easy mount on the return hose from cab heater.1100 w and with pump who cirkulates the cooling fluid,thermostath and overheating protection.works much better than the blockheater i had before.

Keith Seymore · 01-10-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Q.8

its NOS kit look like this one

We used to use those to heat our water for coffee in the assembly plant.

K

09-20-2013, 06:36 AM	#1
Q.8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 300	how to instal engine block heater? hello i bought one kit for 454..its my first time to do some thing like this. any one know how to do it? location? pics?or some thing to help thanks __________________ guys,,,im overseas member..so please ,,respond me with easy english,coz its my second language....thanks --c30 1966 frame off 5 years restoration ; Finished; Chevy suburban 1958 restoration ( In progress ) 85 c10 "back to original project <Finished> " 81 c10 "back to original ( later) " 85 c10 cattleman edition lifted ( finished)> K1500 1989 full restoration ( soon ) S10 1991 in progress

09-20-2013, 07:31 AM	#2
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 275	Re: how to instal engine block heater? Depending on the type of block heater it is... usually it replaces one of the freezplugs. There are also the flat blanket type. __________________ Welcome to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574370

09-20-2013, 08:57 AM	#4
68JOHNDEERE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ringle Posts: 107	Re: how to instal engine block heater? That style goes into a frost plug hole. Pick one that has the most access to it. Drain the coolant first by removing one of the drain plugs on the side of the engine block. Then tap one end of the frost plug in til the plug rotates a little or falls in. I then use a channel lock pliers to retrieve one lip of the old frost plug then pull it out through the opening. You can leave the old plug in the block if you have enough room to get your heater element in the coolant passage. The heater does have an o-ring on it for sealling, I would recommend a little RTV sealant between the o-ring and the outer collar for added sealing insurance. Install the heater, snug tight the bolt, refill coolant, air bleed system.

09-20-2013, 09:11 AM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,522	Re: how to instal engine block heater? Q8 you're in Kuwait, why would you need or want one? Only needed below zero farenheit or 20 below C. Have you tested it to see if it works?

01-10-2014, 03:06 PM	#7
Swed-Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 114	Re: how to instal engine block heater? I use this model on my -83 GMC truck,easy mount on the return hose from cab heater.1100 w and with pump who cirkulates the cooling fluid,thermostath and overheating protection.works much better than the blockheater i had before. __________________ Chevrolet Cheyenne K2500HD 1992.350tbi.4L80E. GMC Sierra Custom C1500 1983. Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 -65. Volvo V70 -02 and BMW 523i T -99. Harley FXDF -08 and Harley FXDB -10. Honda Dirtbike Dominator -97 and a couple of tractors. Last edited by Swed-Chevy; 01-10-2014 at 03:13 PM.



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