baxter28
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First time poster, near-term reader - lots of good info here that helped me find my backhoe....
I picked up a previous-life-Sunbelt JCB 3CX (2016) that lived in Florida. T4 engine - per JCB site its - "JCB 4 Cyl Elec Engine (UN3/GB3, T4i, T4F, CEV Stage-IV <55kw)"
Now that its 2 miles above sea level, it really needs a block heater.
I put a 100w stick-on heater for the oil pan, but I'd really like it to be baking hot vs the minimal improvement this pad thing does.
I have the diagram from the parts manual below... this appears to indicate the block heater screws in towards the rear, and the plug faces the front - this being on the front of the engine based on aligning my limited view of the area from the oil filler.
Could anyone with a 3CX w/ a block heater take a peek and or photo to confirm? I _think_ I see a freeze plug in the vicinity.. just hoping its threaded and is the right one.
This is really a hard are to get to - it looks like pulling at least the top radiator hoses, the metal "tub" that the hood latches to, and possibly unmounting the radiators.. Is this right or is there a secret?
Or, should I just get a generic radiator hose heater like https://katsblockheater.com/radiator-hose-heaters and not bother with surgery here?
I picked up a previous-life-Sunbelt JCB 3CX (2016) that lived in Florida. T4 engine - per JCB site its - "JCB 4 Cyl Elec Engine (UN3/GB3, T4i, T4F, CEV Stage-IV <55kw)"
Now that its 2 miles above sea level, it really needs a block heater.
I put a 100w stick-on heater for the oil pan, but I'd really like it to be baking hot vs the minimal improvement this pad thing does.
I have the diagram from the parts manual below... this appears to indicate the block heater screws in towards the rear, and the plug faces the front - this being on the front of the engine based on aligning my limited view of the area from the oil filler.
Could anyone with a 3CX w/ a block heater take a peek and or photo to confirm? I _think_ I see a freeze plug in the vicinity.. just hoping its threaded and is the right one.
This is really a hard are to get to - it looks like pulling at least the top radiator hoses, the metal "tub" that the hood latches to, and possibly unmounting the radiators.. Is this right or is there a secret?
Or, should I just get a generic radiator hose heater like https://katsblockheater.com/radiator-hose-heaters and not bother with surgery here?