seven 202 #1 Posted January 17, 2018 Any good ideas what's a good brand of heater to make starting easier when it's minus 10 degrees out . I happen to have a c-160 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,782 #2 Posted January 17, 2018 Check this thread out Seven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #3 Posted January 17, 2018 Seriously do they make a heater to go down in the oil pan inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #4 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Caution on dip-stick heaters -- all the automotive heated dip-sticks require 3-4" of oil to keep their elements from burning out, I believe Kohler engines only have 2" or less of oil depth. I use a 25 watt bulb between the block and battery, and then several layers of tarps & old blankets to cover my tractor (cord plugs into a $12 thermostatic controller, "on at 32º, off at 45º F ", sold at TSC). Edited January 17, 2018 by GlenPettit 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #5 Posted January 17, 2018 Yep I agree and I'm thinking even if you got a dipstick heater to work it might add condensation to the crankcase? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classicdmax 190 #6 Posted January 17, 2018 I like that bulb/thermostat/blanket idea. I may steel a page out of your book. Thanks for posting any more ideas out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,815 #7 Posted January 18, 2018 Some pet stores sell an electric blanket for pets. It is small, but big enough to drape over the engine to keep it warm. TSC maybe, or even Ebay may sell them....try Amazon too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxiblue 352 #8 Posted January 18, 2018 I have a magnetic one,I put it on the oil pan let it sit for 10 - 15 minuets then start the tractor. Its about 6 inches X 4 inches with a plastic handle on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #9 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Heat rises, take advantage of that. A cover or blanket will help trap and contain that heat, only takes a little heat, to raise the inside temperature to closer to 32º. Keeping the oil slightly warm, 32º, AND the battery slightly warm too helps starting a lot. We will be having some really nice Red custom Wheel Horse Covers with the name and logo printed on them in White in about 8-10 weeks. These UV and outdoor rainproof covers will have a dense silver lining inside (double layer) that will act as an insulator & a nice one-piece high-quality cover, -- elastic bottom, 100% coverage, vented ! Cost: about $50 (+ shipping). Will have them at the big PA show (save the $20 mailing cost), photo of the carrying bags below, . . . will post photos & details when they arrive. (to see size, click this > Scan copy 2.pdf ) Very proud of these Covers, quality and custom fit will be excellent, . . . fit is designed for C-series and 300 size tractors. Edited January 18, 2018 by GlenPettit 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classicdmax 190 #10 Posted January 18, 2018 What’s the cost of cover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #11 Posted January 19, 2018 I'd prefer this type - used these for a lot of years on hi-po engines running thicker oils. http://katsblockheater.com/oil-pan-heaters/engine-oil-pad-heater 10W30 per Kohler's recommendation should be your starting point below 32*F for most all of their engines, just fyi. 30W oil doesn't move very easily below that temperature - you can seriously starve the rod and rings until the oil gets hot enough to flow/splash. Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
